Normani
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Normani

Normani Kordei Hamilton, known mononymously as Normani, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who gained prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Born on May 31, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, she relocated to Houston, Texas, after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. From a young age, Normani was involved in dance, gymnastics, and beauty pageants, and she began recording music at 13. She first appeared on television in the HBO series Treme before auditioning for The X Factor USA in 2012. Although initially eliminated, she was brought back to form Fifth Harmony, which finished third on the show and went on to release successful albums like Reflection (2015) and 7/27 (2016). After Fifth Harmony's hiatus in 2018, Normani embarked on a solo career. Her debut single, "Love Lies" with Khalid, became a sleeper hit, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Mainstream Top 40 chart. She followed with "Motivation" in 2019, which showcased her dance prowess and earned critical acclaim. In 2021, she released "Wild Side" featuring Cardi B, which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Normani also collaborated with artists like Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Megan Thee Stallion on various soundtracks and served as an advisor on Season 17 of The Voice. In June 2024, Normani released her debut solo studio album, Dopamine, through RCA Records. The album, which blends R&B, pop, and hip-hop influences, features collaborations with Starrah, Gunna, James Blake, and Cardi B. It includes singles like "1:59," "Candy Paint," and "All Yours," with "Wild Side" also featured. Dopamine received generally favorable reviews and debuted at number 91 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's release was delayed due to personal challenges, including her parents' illnesses, but was met with support from her former Fifth Harmony bandmates and fans . Normani's artistry is influenced by R&B and pop music of the 1990s and 2000s, drawing inspiration from artists such as Aaliyah, TLC, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range and aims to be "genre-less," blending various musical styles in her work .

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