Over the past few weeks, label Columbia Records has been teasing a new single from One Direction.
That single, which is the first release in the post-Zayn Malik era, emerged early Friday morning.
Entitled “Drag Me Down,” the single represents the latest evolution in the boy band’s sound. Boasting a funky pop vibe, the track draws clear influence from bands like Maroon 5 and The Police.
Predictably, the song made immediate waves on the iTunes sales chart. By 2AM ET, it had dethroned The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” to claim #1 at the US store.
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