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Normani Revealed Her ‘Dopamine’ Tracklist Featuring Cardi B, Gunna, And James Blake, So Let The Countdown Begin

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It’s really happening, guys. Normani will release Dopamine, her long (long)-awaited debut full-length studio album, in mere days after years of contradicting updates.

Normani first announced Dopamine in February, but then two months passed before “1:59” featuring Gunna, the lead single, arrived on April 26. The following month, Normani dropped her “Dopamine (First Dose)” album trailer and “Candy Paint,” the second single.

On Wednesday night, June 12, Normani revealed the album’s full tracklist, so there’s truly no going back now. Cardi B and James Blake are joining Gunna as featured artists.

“This moment symbolizes so much more than any photo could ever capture,” Normani captioned an Instagram carousel earlier this week. “There has been so much resistance and many adversities throughout this process for me. Thank you to my fans for always keeping me encouraged and for being my reason to continue to endure and push through. This chapter is dedicated to you. ily guys more than you know.”

The sultry, slow-burning “1:59” and the playful, more upbeat “Candy Paint” showcased different sides of the former Fifth Harmony member, so the full Dopamine palette figures to have at least one song to satisfy everyone’s taste.

Normani’s Dopamine Tracklist

1. “Big Boy”
2. “Still”
3. “All Yours”
4. “Lights On”
5. “Take My Time”
6. “Insomnia”
7. “Candy Paint”
8. “Grip”
9. “1:59” Feat. Gunna
10. “Distance”
11. “Tantrums” Feat. James Blake
12. “Little Secrets”
13. “Wild Side” Feat. Cardi B

Normani’s Dopamine Album Cover Artwork

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Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Normani Can’t Help But Draw All The Attention On Her New Single, ‘Candy Paint’

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We are just two weeks out from Normani’s long-awaited solo debut album, Dopamine. And tonight (May 31), the starlet on the rise dropped the viral “Candy Paint.”

Normani has been teasing “Candy Paint” for quite some time. The song appeared in a campaign for Bose last summer. And over the course of the past few weeks, the “Candy Paint” dance challenge has been a trending move on TikTok. And the full version delivers on it’s banging promise.

Over a clangy, bumping beat, Normani pops in, fully aware that all eyes are on her. She can’t help that she’s young and beautiful, nor can she help whose heads turn in her direction. Taking inspiration from her hometown of Houston, she draws attention like the lowriders in the 713.

“If you let me take him, you might never get him back / I’m a baddie and I don’t know how to act / Booty candy painted with the diamond in the back,” she sings on the chorus.

It’s been six years since Normani’s former girl group announced their indefinite hiatus, and since Normani first starting teasing her solo album. But “Candy Paint,” along with the previously released “1:59,” precedes a project that already seems to be worth the long wait.

You can listen to “Candy Paint” above

Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA. Find more information here.

Normani Releases Trailer for ‘Dopamine’ Album, Set for June Release

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Normani Releases Trailer for 'Dopamine' Album, Set for June Release

Normani has released “Dopamine (First Dose),” the official trailer for her highly anticipated album, Dopamine, set to drop via RCA Records on June 14, 2024. This album marks a daring new chapter for the 27-year-old artist as she fully embraces and celebrates her sexuality, showcasing her journey into divine femininity.

The teaser opens with Normani seductively answering a phone, saying, “Hello hotline 1:59? Here to satisfy your deepest, darkest, wildest desires. No rules, no restrictions, just straight dopamine.” The scene transitions to Normani dancing provocatively in lingerie with a love interest, as her latest single with Gunna, “1:59,” plays, featuring interspersed visuals of both artists. The teaser also gives a glimpse of her upcoming single “Candy Paint,” featuring Normani on a silver rocket with her body painted silver, echoing the album cover where she poses on a black rocket. This visual creatively encapsulates the essence of Dopamine.

Normani’s upcoming album represents a season of liberation and freedom, celebrating her journey to this pivotal moment. Dopamine will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 14, 2024. Fans can pre-save the album at wheresthedamnalbum.com.

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Normani Shared A Short Film Trailer For Her Debut Album, ‘Dopamine (First Dose)’

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The rollout for Normani’s long-awaited solo debut album has begun at last, with the singer sharing “Dopamine (First Dose)” a trailer/short film previewing Dopamine ahead of its impending release. Incorporating archival video from a space shuttle launch, clips from Normani’s “1:59” video with Gunna, and behind-the-scenes footage from the album cover photo shoot, the trailer aims to increase both hype for the album and the heart rates of viewers with its racy glimpses of Normani’s future videos.

Normani has been teasing Dopamine‘s release for what seems like years; you can go all the way back to 2022 to see fans complaining about the wait for her solo debut. For reference, she told Ciara at the end of 2021 that the album was “almost done,” yet only announced a release date last month.

But perhaps she can be forgiven for taking her time and insisting on complete creative control. In a recent interview early this month, she compared her time in the girl group Fifth Harmony to a prison sentence, with negative fan attention singling her out as the “token Black girl” in the group. “I was fearing for my life,” she said of the response from fans, which included death threats.

But in just a few more weeks, Normani will get the opportunity to shine on her own terms; Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA. You can find more information here.

Normani Compared Her Time In Fifth Harmony To A ‘Prison Sentence’: ‘I Was Fearing For My Life’

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Normani is laying it all out on the table. Ahead of her long-awaited solo debut album, Dopamine, the “1:59” singer opened up in an interview with The Cut.

Of course, many fans are wondering about her time in Fifth Harmony. While Normani expressed gratitude for her journey with the group, she compared her time in the group to a “prison sentence,” according to the magazine.

When first starting out, Normani was happy to be among four other girls.

“I didn’t want to be at the forefront,” she said. “It wasn’t until later that I started feeling like a token.”

Following an interview in 2016, during which, Normani called her then-bandmate Camila Cabello “cute” and “quirky,” which fans interpreted as a slight. After the comment, Cabello’s fans flooded social media with racist drawings and death threats targeted toward Normani.

“We just continued to do shows, and I was fearing for my life,” Normani said. “But they continued to put me out there on the stage. It was pretty much like, ‘The show goes on.’”

The buzz is high for Normani’s solo debut, which she’s been teasing for almost six years. And with over 12 years in the industry, we’re certain she’ll have more stories to share within the music.

Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA. Find more information here.

Normani’s Long-Awaited Debut Album ‘Dopamine’ Has A Release Date At Long Last

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Ever since Fifth Harmony went on hiatus in 2018, fans have been waiting for Normani to drop her debut solo album. She has delivered the top-10 singles “Love Lies” with Khalid and “Dancing With A Stranger”” with Sam Smith, but as of 2024, fans are still waiting for the album.

That’s about to change soon, though. In February, Normani, at long last, announced that her debut album is called Dopamine, and that it is set for a 2024 release. Now, we have more concrete release date info.

Today (April 26), Normani shared “1:59,” a new single featuring Gunna. Alongside that song came confirmation that Dopamine is scheduled for release on June 14.

In a February interview with Who What Wear, Normani said of the album, “For me, this upcoming album is not just about music coming out. It feels like a representation of everything I’ve gone through to get to this moment. I know I needed time, experiences, and space coming out of [Fifth Harmony] in order to become the version of myself I needed to be. Without [all of that], I would not be able to exist within the creative space that I am in now. I would not be able to make the type of music I’m making now.”

Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Normani And Gunna Make Sultry Plans On ‘1:59,’ Normani’s Lead Single From ‘Dopamine’

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Normani has given new meaning to long-awaited. Her fans have been waiting for her debut full-length studio album for five-plus years, and she finally announced Dopamine alongside its cover art in February. By late March, an X (formerly Twitter) user circled back with Normani about the silence since her album announcement, to which Normani replied that she’d address the matter the following day, and she did — announcing the lead single “1:59” featuring Gunna would arrive on April 26.

As promised, “1:59” is here. Plus, Normani finally confirmed that Dopamine will be released on June 14. As it were, the slow-burning R&B banger finds Normani just as tired of waiting around as her fans. “When I get you alone / Boy, what you gon’ do with it?” Normani sings, her vocals as strong as ever. “Don’t talk too much, just do this sh*t.” Gunna’s sings back to her, promising “You gon’ like the things I do.”

The sultry song is Normani’s first release since she collaborated with Sam Smith on the 2019 earworm “Dancing With A Stranger,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, Gunna is 10 days removed from announcing One Of Wun as his next album.

While “1:59” is the official lead single from Dopamine, Normani gave a taste of “Candy Paint” in a Bose ad last summer.

Listen to “1:59” above.

Dopamine is out 6/14 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Normani Finally Announced The Release Date For Single ‘1:59’ From Her Forthcoming Debut Album ‘Dopamine’

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For those who held their breath until Normani released new music, you can take that well-deserved deep exhale. Yesterday (March 22), the singer took to her official X (formerly Twitter) page to tease that a major announcement regarding her long-awaited debut album, Dopamine, would arrive today.

As promised, today (March 23), Normani announced the title, release date, and featured artist of the project’s forthcoming lead single. So, come April 26, the body of work’s first taste, “1:59,” will shut down the doubters.

For now, not much else is known about the upcoming track. But after several false album rollout starts filled with bangers such as 2019’s “Motivation” and 2021’s “Wild Side” featuring Cardi B, this news is just the reassurance fans needed. The time of clapping back at trolls online for claiming “she’s not hungry” for music anymore is behind her. Normani is locked in, so supporters will continue to hope.

During a sit-down with Who What Wear Normani, she discussed the project’s sonic vision. “The album feels like a liberation and like a season of freedom,” she said. “Not just because the record is finally coming out, but because it’s a celebration of everything [she] has been through to get to this moment.”

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Dopamine is out this year via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Will Normani Release New Music In 2024?

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Since Normani stepped away from Fifth Harmony and made waves in 2019 with her song “Motivation,” followed by a handful of other singles, fans have been waiting to hear what else she has in store — especially when it comes to a debut album.

Over the past few years, Normani herself has hinted at it, telling followers on social media that she had her album’s title back in 2018, but no update ever came.

Then, last month, Normani shocked the internet by releasing the title of her album, Dopamine, and the cover of it. However, she did not provide an official release date, which has re-sparked speculation of whether her new music will arrive soon.

Here’s what to know.

Will Normani Release New Music In 2024?

As of right now, it’s hard to say, but hope is not entirely lost. Normani recently responded to a fan on social media after they jokingly used business lingo to see if there was any update on her new album.

“Hi, Thank you for your patience,” Normani replied. “This matter will be addressed tomorrow at 1:59 p.m. EST. – Management.”

While it’s still unclear exactly what fans can expect tomorrow afternoon, it could be a lead single or even a hopeful release date. One thing is for sure, though, and it’s that many are excitedly waiting to see what she has planned.

Check out Normani’s post about her upcoming Dopamine album above.

Normani Says Her ‘Dopamine’ Album Will Highlight Her ‘Evolution’

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Normani is giving details of what to expect on her album. Hitting social media, the fan favorite announced her solo debut album, Dopamine.

The exact album release date is a bit of a mystery, but the RCA Records release is available for pre-save on your streaming service of choice. You can see the announcement below.

Speaking with Who What Wear, Normani revealed the album is personal to her evolution.

It’s a representation of my evolution. It’s the version of me that’s been through some things over the course of the last few years,” Normani said. “For me, this upcoming album is not just about music coming out. It feels like a representation of everything I’ve gone through to get to this moment.”

You can read her full comments below.

It’s a representation of my evolution. It’s the version of me that’s been through some things over the course of the last few years,” Normani shared. “For me, this upcoming album is not just about music coming out. It feels like a representation of everything I’ve gone through to get to this moment.”

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