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Normani Reminds Us That She’s ‘Still’ An H-Town Girl With Her New Song

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You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can’t the Texas out of the girl. Tonight (June 14), Normani released her long-awaited debut album, Dopamine. Since her days as a member of Fifth Harmony, Normani has long-cited artists like Aaliyah, Brandy, and fellow Houston native Beyoncé as inspirations. But on a rap-inspired track called “Still,” Normani reminds us that her hometown serves as more of an inspiration to her musical craft than we might think.

The song features a prominent sample of “Still Tippin’,” an H-Town classic rap song by Mike Jones, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall. Normani herself interpolates portions of the song, as she sings “Back then they didn’t want me / now I’m hot, can’t keep ’em off me” in the song’s intro.

Throughout the chorus, Normani maintains a Texas-sized spirit, and showing out with some southern style with her day one ladies.

“Still sexy, still extra, with my girls flexin’,” she sings on the song’s chorus, reminding us that while the wait for her solo debut album may have been long, she’s finally arrived, and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

You can listen to “Still” above.

Dopamine is out now via RCA. Find more information here.

When Will Normani’s New Album ‘Dopamine’ Be On Spotify?

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Dopamine, the solo debut from former Fifth Harmony member Normani, is due to release soon, after months — years, really — of buildup. The New Orleans native has had a long, winding road to get to this point, and now that it’s here, fans can’t wait for the opportunity to stream her first complete body of work as a solo artist. But, when will the album, which has 13 tracks featuring Cardi B, Gunna, and James Blake, be available to stream on DSPs like Apple Music and Spotify?

With a due date of June 14, Dopamine should be streaming at midnight, Eastern time (9 PM Pacific). There’s no reason to believe that the album will be pushed back, and after a rollout that has included an airtight rollout with a short film, singles like “1:59” and “Candy Paint,” and striking art direction that no doubt took months to pull off, you can bet Normani won’t fumble at the one-yard line.

In a recent interview, Normani reflected on her time in the now-defunct girl group Fifth Harmony, likening it to a jail sentence. “We just continued to do shows, and I was fearing for my life,” she said, recalling a period after an interview when crazed fans of her bandmate Camila Cabello sent her death threats over a misperceived interview quote. “But they continued to put me out there on the stage. It was pretty much like, ‘The show goes on’.” Now that she’s on her own, though, she’s free to say what she wants — and make the music that makes her happy.

Dopamine is out on 6/14 via RCA.

When Will Normani’s New Album ‘Dopamine’ Be On Apple Music?

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Music fans have waited a long time for Normani’s solo debut album (seriously, a LONG time), but the wait is nearly over. Dopamine, the former Fifth Harmony member’s first-ever solo album, is due to hit DSPs in just a few hours, after a rollout that has included the single “Candy Paint” and plenty of reflection on her time in the now-defunct girl band. So, when can you stream Dopamine on DSPs like Apple Music and Spotify?

With a due date of June 14, Dopamine should be available to stream as soon as clocks strike 12 midnight, Eastern time (9 PM Pacific), putting an end to nearly a decade of waiting for a full collection of solo music from the New Orleans native. With a 13-song tracklist including guest features from Cardi B, Gunna, and James Blake, Normani gave a hint of the behind-the-scenes struggles to make Dopamine a reality on Instagram.

“This moment symbolizes so much more than any photo could ever capture,” she wrote. “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.”

Dopamine is out on 6/14 via RCA.

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 Drops Viral Single ‘Candy Paint’ Ahead of ‘Dopamine’ Release

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Normani Drops Sultry New Single "1:59" Featuring Gunna

Normani’s highly anticipated debut solo album, Dopamine, is merely two weeks away from release. Yes, thank you – exhale! Get this: ahead of the album dropping, the former Fifth Harmony star just released a new single that’s already making the rounds on social media: “Candy Paint.” Written and produced by Normani alongside Brittany “Starrah” Hazzard and Tommy Brown, “Candy Paint” has been awaited by fans. 

As reported on Uproxx, Normani has been teasing “Candy Paint” for a minute. Snippets leaked as far back as 2022, were featured in a Bose campaign last summer, and recently sparked a TikTok dance challenge. 2022, huh? Well, alright then!

But it was worth the wait. The full version of the track lives up to the hype, with Normani showcasing her vocal prowess against an infectious and unexpected beat. In the song’s chorus, she sings, “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,” flaunting her starlet status while paying homage to her Houston roots.

Check this out, “Candy Paint” follows the release of “1:59,” which features Gunna, just a few weeks ago.

Fans of Normani have been patiently awaiting Dopamine, which has been years in the making.

“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,” Normani told Who What Wear of the project. “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.”

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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.

Gunna’s ‘One Of Wun’ Tracklist Features Normani, Offset, Roddy Ricch, And Leon Bridges

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Although Gunna’s last album, A Gift & A Curse, firmly reestablished his position in hip-hop as one of its foremost hitmakers, it was also his first album with no guest stars. Whether that was Gunna’s choice or not, it certainly lent credence to the speculation that he was persona non grata in the rap world as a result of taking an Alford plea to secure his release from jail.

However, his new album, One Of Wun, might just put an end to that speculation, as its tracklist reunites him with two of his most frequent collaborators in Offset and Uproxx cover star Roddy Ricch — who have both been through some rough patches of their own, if we’re being honest. In addition, R&B singers Leon Bridges and Normani will both appear on the album, suggesting that Gunna will be aiming to expand his appeal now that he’s regained firmer footing.

You can see the full tracklist below. One Of Wun is due on May 10 via Young Stoner Life Records / 300 Entertainment.

1. “Collage”
2. “One Of Wun”
3. “Neck On A Yacht”
4. “Whatsapp (Wassam)”
5. “Hakuna Matata”
6. “Prada Dem” Feat. Offset
7. “Treesh”
8. “On One By Tonight”
9. “Back In The A”
10. “Trio”
11. “Still Prevail”
12. “Blackjack”
13. “$$$” Feat. Normani
14. “Clear My Rain” Feat. Leon Bridges
15. “Conscience”
16. “The Time”
17. “Let It Breathe” Feat. Roddy Ricch
18. “Life’s Changing”
19. “Today I Did Good”
20. “Time Reveals, Be Careful What You Wish For”

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.