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<pfseg id="0">Normani Kordei Hamilton, da aka sani da normani, ya wuce a kan May 31, 1996, a Atlanta, Georgia. Ajiya a New Orleans, Louisiana, ya wuce a Houston, Texas, bayan Hurricane Katrina. Normani's music tafiya ya fara a karshe, rarraba a cikin kwallon dansi da kwalejoji. Yanzu mai girma ya zo a lokacin da ya rarraba tare da "The X Factor" a 2012, inda ya zama sassa na girl group Fifth Harmony@@ a lokacin da ya zama sassa a cikin 2018. The band yana da muhimmanci kyau tare da hits kamar "Worth It" da

First Harmony: Ayyuka da kuma ayyuka

Fifth Harmony aka kafa a cikin shekara biyu na The X Factor a 2012. The band yana da Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, da Camila Cabello. Har ila yau, Fifth Harmony ya zama mai ban sha'awa, kuma ya sa da wani hadin gwiwa tare da Syco Music da Epic Records. The band ta discography hada da uku studio albums, six extended plays (EPs), da kuma yawa singles da promotional singles.

Their debut album, Reflection, ya kafa a 2015 da aka ƙara a ƙasa na biyu a Billboard 200. A singa na album, "Boss,"@, ya zama Platinum status a Amurka. Their biyu album, 7/27 (2016), da aka sani bayan da rana na band da aka kafa, yana da singa hit "@Work from Home," wanda aka zama high-charting singa a Amurka, zama a ƙasa na fourth a Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video ya samu fiye da biliyan views a YouTube.

Their self-titled third album, Fifth Harmony, was released in 2017 following Camila Cabello's departure in December 2016. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and included singles like "Down" featuring Gucci Mane, which reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Fifth Harmony garnered numerous awards throughout their career, including four MTV Video Music Awards, three iHeartRadio Music Awards, and recognition from the Japan Gold Disc Award and MTV Europe Music Awards. They also set a Guinness World Record for the most Twitter engagements (average retweets) for a female group and for having the most viewed music video on YouTube by a female group.

Normani's Journey with Dancing With the Stars

In addition to her music career, Normani competed on the 24th season of Dancing With the Stars in 2017. Partnered with professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy, she consistently impressed the judges and audience with her performances. Normani and Chmerkovskiy finished in third place, earning high scores throughout the competition and showcasing her versatility and talent beyond singing and dancing within a group context.

Solo Career and Major Hits

Normani ta solo kariya ya fara kwarewa tare da 2018 samar da Khalid, "Love Lies," wanda aka zama wani top 10 hits a kan Billboard Hot 100. Yana dace wannan tare da wasu m singles, ciki har da "Dancing with a Stranger" tare da Sam Smith kuma "Waves" tare da 6LACK. A shekara ta 2019, ya gabatar da "Motivation," a singa wanda ya gabatar da kyakkyawan aiki da ke ba da alama.

Debut Album: 'Dopamine'

Normani ya gabatar da yaushe da yaushe na farko solo album, Dopamine, a watan Yuni 14, 2024, tare da RCA Records. Album yana da wani muhimmanci mataki a cikin kariya, wanda ya nuna shekaru na kwarewa da sana'a. Dopamine yana da 13 mataki da ke samar da artists kamar Cardi B, James Blake, da Gunna, tare da samar da Starrah, Victoria Monét, and Brandy, among others.

Album Themes and Reception

Dopamine blends pop and R&B with influences from Normani's Southern roots, delivering a confident and bold sound. The album opens with "Big Boy," a braggadocious track featuring Starrah, highlighting Normani's Southern heritage with references to OutKast and Pimp C. Other standout tracks include "Still," a love letter to Houston built around a sample of Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'," and "Candy Paint," which incorporates New Orleans bounce elements.

The album received generally favorable reviews, praised for its intricate production and Normani's vocal performance. Critics highlighted tracks like "Take My Time," a disco-funk number, and "Wild Side," featuring Cardi B, as standout moments. Dopamine was described as a confident and euphoric journey, showcasing Normani's versatility and growth as an artist.

Commercial Performance

Upon its release, Dopamine debuted at number 91 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B Albums chart, marking it as the highest-charting new R&B album of the week. The album also debuted at number 30 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 46 on the Top Current Album Sales charts, selling 12,000 equivalent units in its first week.

Personal Challenges and Triumphs

Normani's journey to her debut album was not without challenges. Both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer during the album's creation, causing her to pause her musical releases and focus on her family. This period of personal hardship deeply influenced her music, adding layers of emotional depth and authenticity to her work.

Support from Former Bandmates

Normani received support from her former Fifth Harmony bandmates following the release of Dopamine. Camila Cabello and Lauren Jauregui publicly congratulated her on social media, highlighting the camaraderie that still exists among the group members despite past tensions.