Normani, a former member of Fifth Harmony, has finally announced a release date for her debut album ‘Dopamine’. She took to social media on April 26 to announce that the album was due to be released on June 14 via RCA Records. The album’s tracklist, however, has not yet been revealed.
To promote the upcoming record, Normani released a new single from the album titled ‘1:59’ which features Gunna. The seductive and laid-back virtual groove features Normani crooning about what will happen once she and her partner are “alone.” This marks the singer’s first release since teaming up with Calvin Harris, Tinashe, and Offset for the 2022 track ‘New To You’.
She first announced her debut album’s name and cover art back in February, and in an interview, she discussed how the album is a representation of her evolution. According to her, “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. The album feels like liberation, like a season of freedom. Not just because the record is finally coming out, but because it’s a celebration of everything.” However, it is unclear whether her 2019 debut single ‘Motivation,’ which was co-written by Ariana Grande, will be featured on the album. The song since has gone platinum in the US, and its sentimental ’00s-inspired music video has garnered over 185 million views on YouTube.
Normani’s vocals have also been prominent on Cardi B’s ‘Wild Side’ and Calvin Harris’s ‘Next To You,’ which also features Tinashe and Offset. Her resume also includes lending her voice to Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Diamonds’, a single from the soundtrack of the DC movie, Birds Of Prey.
With so many collaborations, fans have been eager to experience Normani’s solo music for years. Now, after a three-year hiatus, they can finally listen to ‘Dopamine’ on June 14
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