Normana

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<pfseg id="0">Normani Kordei Hamilton, dipikawanoh profésional salaku Normani, dilahirkeun dina tanggal 31 Mei 1996, di Atlanta, Georgia. Diwangun di New Orleans, Louisiana, anjeunna saterusna pindah ka Houston, Texas, sanggeus Badai Katrina. Perjalanan musik Normani dimimitian awal, partisipasi dina kompetisi tarian jeung kompetisi kecantikan. Break badag nya datang nalika anjeunna auditioned pikeun "The X Factor" dina 2012, di mana anjeunna jadi bagian tina grup gadis Fifth Harmony@@. Grup ieu meunang sukses signifikan ku hits kayaning "Worth It" sarta "Work ti Home@PF

Puluh Harmony: Formasi jeung prestasi

Fifth Harmony diadegkeun dina season 2 tina The X Factor dina 2012. band ieu diwangun ku Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, jeung Camila Cabello. Sanajan finishing tilu di kompetisi, Fifth Harmony gancang meunangkeun popularitas sarta ditandatanganan hiji deal rekaman gabungan jeung Syco Music jeung Epic Records. discography band ieu kaasup tilu album studio, enam panganyarna panganyarna (EPs), jeung loba single jeung promosi single.

Album debut maranéhanana, Reflection, dirilis dina 2015 sarta topped di urutan lima dina Billboard 200. single utama albumna, "Boss,"@, ngahontal status platinum di Amérika Serikat. albumna kahiji, 7/27 (2016), ngaranna sanggeus tanggal band ieu diwangun, ngagaduhan hit single "Work from Home," nu jadi single pangluhurna di Amérika Serikat, topping di urutan keempat dina Billboard Hot 100. video musik lagu geus ngahontal leuwih ti dua miliar viewers on YouTube.

Album kahiji maranéhanana, Fifth Harmony, dirilis dina 2017 saméméh 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's solo career began to flourish with her 2018 collaboration with Khalid, "Love Lies," which became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. She followed this with several successful singles, including "Dancing with a Stranger" with Sam Smith and "Waves" with 6LACK. In 2019, she released "Motivation," a single that showcased her dynamic performance skills and received widespread acclaim.

Debut Album: 'Dopamine'

Normani released her highly anticipated debut solo album, Dopamine, on June 14, 2024, under RCA Records. The album marks a significant milestone in her career, reflecting years of personal and professional growth. Dopamine is a 13-track collection featuring collaborations with artists like Cardi B, James Blake, and Gunna, with production contributions from 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.