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Normani Kordei Hamilton, ti a mọ ni aṣayan bi Normani, ti a da ni May 31, 1996, ni Atlanta, Georgia. Ile-iṣẹ ni New Orleans, Louisiana, o si mu siwaju sii si Houston, Texas, lẹhin ti Hurricane Katrina. Ile-iṣẹ musicali ti Normani bẹrẹ ni akoko akọkọ, pẹlu iṣeduro awọn aṣayan dan ati awọn aṣayan ti o dara julọ. Ile-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-i

Fiveth Harmony: Awọn ifihan ati awọn ifihan

Fifth Harmony ti a da lori akọkọ akọkọ akọkọ ti The X Factor ni 2012. Awọn egbe ti a da ni Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, ati Camila Cabello. Ṣugbọn ṣugbọn ti o ba wa ni aarin ni awọn aṣayan, Fifth Harmony gbọdọ laifọwọyi ki o si tẹsiwaju aṣa akọkọ pẹlu Syco Music ati Epic Records. Awọn aṣa akọkọ ti awọn ẹgbẹ ni awọn albumu mẹta, awọn aṣa akọkọ (EPs), ati awọn ọpọlọpọ awọn singles ati awọn aṣa akọkọ.

Aṣa akọkọ wọn, Reflection, ti a ti tẹsiwaju ni 2015 ati ki o pọju ni nọmba 5 lori Billboard 200. Awọn album titun singles, "Boss," ti gba platinum ipo ni United States. Awọn albumu akọkọ, 7/27 <pfseg id="0">(2016), eyi ti a npe ni ọjọ ti awọn ẹgbẹ ti a ti da, fihan awọn titun singlet "Work from Home," eyi ti a ṣe awọn oniwe-tita-tita singlet ni awọn US, peaking ni ninu awọn nla ninu awọn Billboard Hot 100.

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

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Debut Album: 'Dopamine'

Normani fi awọn oniwe-ọkọ album, Dopamine, ni June 14, 2024, nipasẹ RCA Records. Awọn album tẹsiwaju akọkọ akọkọ ni akọkọ akọsilẹ rẹ, pe o ni awọn ọdun ti ara ẹni ati ọjọgbọn idagbasoke. Dopamine jẹ a 13-ọkẹlẹ akọsilẹ ti o ni imọran pẹlu awọn awujọ bi Cardi B, James Blake, ati Gunna, pẹlu awọn iṣelọpọ gbigbe lati 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.