It was officially sent to U.S. rhythmic radio on June 7, 2016, as the album's third and final single.

Despite its critical acclaim—with Billboard listing it as one of the best songs of its release week—the track never received a formal music video, making it a "deep cut" fan favorite that defined ZAYN’s new artistic identity.

Produced by XYZ, the track is heavily influenced by . Reviewers from publications like the NY Times noted its "sensual" back-and-forth, comparing its "crackle" to Justin Timberlake’s early solo work.

"wRoNg," stylized with its distinct early-2000s "MySpace-era" typeface, stands as a pivotal collaboration between British artist and American R&B singer Kehlani . Released as the ninth track and the only feature on ZAYN's debut solo album, Mind of Mine (2016), the song serves as a manifesto for his transition from boy-band pop to mature, alternative R&B. The Genesis: From Rap to R&B

Alternative R&B with rhythmic and urban contemporary influences.

He explicitly warns, "You’re looking in the wrong place for my love / Don’t think because you’re with me this is real," establishing a boundary between lust and commitment.

Interestingly, "wRoNg" began its life not as a melodic duet, but as a . He later reworked those bars into song lyrics to better fit the mellow, "bedroom-talk" soundscape of the album.

The collaboration itself was swift. ZAYN reached out to Kehlani while in Los Angeles, playing her a few tracks from the project. She resonated with the music, and the two reportedly in a creative exchange that saw them in the studio together within days to finalize the recording. Lyrical Depth: The Misconception of Love