Normani | Dopamine, Album Delays, James Blake

Normani came by to talk about her long awaited debut album Dopamine, why he album kept getting delayed, working with James Blake and more!
Normani Kordei Hamilton, better known as just Normani, is an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. Hailing from New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina pushed her family out of the city when she was only 9 years old and the family moved to Texas. Even as a child, Normani found success in her creative endeavors, choosing to be homeschooled to focus on honing her dancing, gymnastics, and singing abilities. At age 15, Normani auditioned for “X Factor” and was placed in a girl group becoming one-fifth of Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. While she rose to prominence thanks to the group, Fifth Harmony wasn’t all sunshine for Normani-Fifth Harmony was a blessing that also traumatized her. Once the group disbanded, Normani was able to explore her own sound and identity as an individual. Emerging as a solo artist, Normani’s first song “Love Lies” spent 45 weeks on Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 chart. Her next big single “Motivation” also earned a spot on Billboard’s Top 40 chart. Despite the success of her singles, no albums ever came to fruition for Normani…until now. Six years after tweeting that she had her album’s name picked out, Normani finally released her debut album “Dopamine” on Friday, June 14th. Today on the couch, Normani discusses the journey of getting to “Dopamine”, dating DK Metcalf, and how being in a girl group influenced who she is today.
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[@hunterbailey5589]

i wish she would acknowledge waves ft 6lack. that song was released even before dancing with a stranger and motivation and it’s so underrated. such a solid r&b song

[@Mdmeskywlkr007]

Yea I loved that song

[@mojojojoooo]

They forget waves and fair, they were solid songs.

[@mannyacevedo7580]

Yea she always forgets that one haha

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Honestly Waves is sonically very similar to the album we got. I really feel like that song informed a lot more of her sound than is acknowledged

[@SophiaFerro]

It’s gold certified , she should be proud of it and it won a vma

[@Jamaal.R.]

“We control the effort, we don’t control the outcome” 🤯🤯🤯

[@sibria]

that's a deep one

[@delo-re-an2023]

💯 true 🙌🙌🙌

[@skittletoes7260]

This interview is kinda sad tbh. Her management just dropped the ball entirely. I really hope she blows up one day

[@ndo533]

Her old team really did some damage

[@troylawson1902]

​@@ndo533yeah her old manager I heard didn't have any experience and really 😮😮😮

[@Eimear93x]

Is brandan gone? Who is her manager now?

[@saevasecoi]

​@@Eimear93xthankfully he's gone, her manager is Lydia Asrat now

[@jpjboi1]

I could say the same for Chloe x Halle team cuz this is crazy how so many great artists getting put on the back burner

[@wendellvv]

guys RCA is keeping this girl hostage #FREENORMANI

[@avatarkyoshi3405]

She’s flopping because of them

[@tajsimms8976]

Definitely they are not promoting her

[@ai.regardless]

@@avatarkyoshi3405she’s not flopping, the album is amazing

[@facethebass]

She is flopping because of them ​@@ai.regardless

[@kammore6209]

@@ai.regardlessThe album is amazing but she is indeed flopping...very hard...Her team needs to get it together!

[@mindyabizness7458]

How can yall not like sis. literally the defintiion of unproblematic

[@ComfortCommunity]

Perhaps that's the real issue. She is dignified, classy, beautiful, hardworking. They want ratchet. They want stereotypes. They won't get it. This girl is on fire.😊

[@faithbreaker]

@@ComfortCommunity🥰

[@sibria]

jealousy cause she's got it going on

[@vedranjuricic1655]

Camila forever 🔥🔥

[@ndo533]

​@ComfortCommunity they want all drama but she's an introvert, she don't have time for any of that

[@saphire2214]

Stream, Stream, Stream. Buy, Buy, Buy. Support, Support, Support. 🚀

[@DonovanRobinson420]

Yeah

[@poisonkiss201]

Yes yes yes

[@britneytian3768]

Stream Camila- C,XOXO- The MOST innovative, cohesive and brilliant album to come out in over a decade. She created her own genre of music and it’s making her number one again! A revolutionary artist.

[@FancyAlly]

Insomnia is one of the best songs on the album. I'm glad she kept it.

[@britt23tart]

Yasss🔥🔥🔥

[@ap6566]

motivation is THAT girl. i’ll never forget how she had everybody mesmerized with her VMA performance!!! her debut album is PERFECTION. not one single skip. give normani her 10s!!! ❤

[@Marvelerence]

White people trying to be cool by appropriating black culture is so icky

[@abcbandb]

​@@MarvelerenceTake your own advice😅.

[@LESHBUNNY]

of course you love MOTIVATION cause it`s Ariana`s....

[@IMeanIGuessWhatevs]

@@LESHBUNNY I had no idea who wrote it when it came out and still loved it.

[@WonderKingE]

It was only that girl because Normani was performing it. She also said in her Tyrell interview that the sound was glitching the WHOLE time in her ears so she was so nervous about messing up.

[@liqueee4]

Why does everyone skip over “Waves” 😭 is there something I should know? Cause baby that was a hit in my house! 😂

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Waves, Slow Down, Diamonds WHEW! Underrated gems

[@venkateshpunekar9053]

I think "Waves" and the Calvin Harris EP could be her debut, but everyone just ignores it, even she herself overseas it.

[@liqueee4]

@@venkateshpunekar9053 right! Cause “Love Lies” was for a soundtrack technically.

[@DestinyHicks294]

Okay !✅

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

And checklist

[@kevinortegarojas]

This album is top tier. Baby, she was worth the wait 🚀

[@dr3dr349]

If only Fans were mature enough to receive and understand what she's went through and the accountability she has taken too, she would be in a better space mentally and emotionally to be more present. Unfortunately there are too may evil ,simple minded, hateful, and disgraceful people. Anyway, I will continue to support and stream dopamine and everything else she does in her career!

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

Exxxxxxactly I'm super proud of her ❤❤

[@411onlife]

I think Normani is going through exactly what tinashe went through when she released joyride. That album was constantly pushed back by her label and she was forced to compromise herself creatively.

[@gigifontaine254]

Zayne too I’m hearing.

[@411onlife]

@@gigifontaine254 I believe it! RCA is where artistry goes to die. Tinashe is thriving rn, it’d be cool to see the same trajectory for Normani, IF she wants it.

[@zetta1985]

Yes this!

[@liltyxoxo]

she’s definitely an icon in the making 🩷 she’s not here for a quick time Normani is here for the long run🚀🖤

[@bakhtawarirshad4749]

Thank You Zach for always calling Normani on your show and giving us such amazing interview 🖤🫂🫶🏻 If it wasn't you, we wouldn't know Normani has like done 150+ songs for her debut album. Its your 4rth show with her, hope to see more in future 🫡

[@nefertitiakhenaton4551]

Coming from the fun, joyous Terrell interview and the difference in tone is stark. Damn near cried with this interview. Stream Dopamine y'all

[@Raymondrhodes98]

I can’t believe those fifth harmony bad days still follower her so deeply it’s truly sad 😥 We missed out a lot of social media presence because Normani used to post freestyle dance videos and everything! Y’all racist and bored Stan’s ruin an incredible artist but she’s still pushing on 🥹🔥 Thank you God! 🙏🏿

[@sandrahudson1950]

At last, we get this interview - love you Mani 🩵Love Dopamine 🔥🔥🔥

[@nameisamine]

Normani should go INDEPENDENT.

[@mychaelabeauregard8389]

Honestly, I don’t give charity to the so-called fans who’ve been plain hating on her all this time when Normani’s been putting family first in the middle of this project. Real fans will stay.

[@A______Y]

I can’t stop listening to this album! It’s on repeat all day and night

[@josephrodriguezrivera6479]

I want normani to be everywhere. She deserves to be as popular as beyonce, Taylor, ariana and more. She has the it factor and she needs a team that will push her and allow her talent to be seen

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

Yessssss

[@MitchReads]

WE LOVE YOU NORMANI 🖤🚀

[@razvanmateijr.1762]

She’s so real for speaking on her hardships

[@popfanbr]

the song w james blake is everything

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

Normani if you are reading this, you did a great job with the album, especially for a debut, you are so talented. I don’t care what anyone says. You are this generations Janet/Aaliyah in my eyes

[@justhereforthetea23]

The Album grew on me..Like the more I listened, the more I'm feeling each song..But there are a few song that hit me hard from the get go, like Insomnia and Tantrums

[@rz2pp]

Rooting for Normani.always 🔥

[@kwadwothestan]

Normani we love you and Dopamine is everything! A solid body of work! We are ready for the visuals, performances, and TOUR!

[@kevinortegarojas]

The Butterfly Effect album era had some great tracks Waiting For You, Ocean Club, Runaround, Blue, Touching On Myself … you can hear that those songs were part of a cohesive project

[@joshuajones7900]

Love all those songs

[@ajjean2720]

Favs 1.Touching Myself 2. Ocean Club Total bop

[@joshuajones7900]

Yess☝️

[@StormTheeOmega]

Wait was the album leaked?

[@ajjean2720]

@@StormTheeOmega no, but a lot of her songs have been leaked throughout the years. Idk if all those songs belonged to her first scrapped album.

[@AnonymousXtinaSinger]

You can tell she not really saying the REAL problem behind the scenes. RCA is not doing ANYTHING for her. She's funding everything on her own pretty much as if she's independent and she had to force her album to be released. She funded Wild Side herself. I really hope my girl can get a better contract.

[@dr3dr349]

I wish she loved Take My Time lol. That is def a Janet vibe song (all for you). I can see Normani doing some dope choreo to that track!

[@christianlamar_]

I need to campaign to get Brandy featured on the remix of Insomnia immediately. Imagine what else she could add to the song lyrically and vocally not just being in the background.

[@inyour_area444]

PLEASEEEE

[@rayshawnphoenix2135]

I understand people’s sentiments over this one but for the love of God not every song needs a remix. Brandy purposely did what she sung because she respects Normani and wanted her to have her moment.

[@Rayaann]

We love you normani!! The albums so gorgeous, please don’t stop shining, you’re so talented ❤

[@ziontemple9972]

Normani and Brandy on a remix will be awesome

[@marou55ia_]

It was SO worth the wait. Normani is such an incredible artist. I truly enjoyed learning about her when listening to her album. I didn't have any expectations other than knowing that she had been working on this for a while and went through a lot during the process. I truly enjoy almost every song (aside from Take My Time, Big Boy & Little Secrets that are still great but not my taste). She sounds unique. There's nothing that sounds like this out there. It totally shows how much work has been put in this project. This is my favorite album this year by far. I love her mellow energy but I love to experience her more exhuberant side as well. I can tell there are so many layers to Normani. I love her energy and the energy of the album. It truly tells a story, like you can listen to the album from top to bottom and it's a whole movie. It must've been so confronting to go through what she went through during the process. Normani is an outstanding performer. I feel like I know her sound and flavor with this album. I love her transparency, how soft she is. People who think she's boring are surface level, sorry not sorry. You can't appreciate good wine even when presented with the best bottle. Anyway, that analogy sucked but truly, sincerely, this is such an amazing album. She's just amazing and I just am so obsessed with her. She seems at peace and happy. Thank you for everything, Normani. I appreciate the work and details that went into creating this album. I relate to Normani so much, even with the things she mentions about herself. She's a star. She's everything. She's so deep and well-expressed, and she's also ruthless and a rocket! She's so fun and fresh. Just loveeeee her. Even with the album cover, that was so clever. Everything just works together. She's soft and hard at the same time. She's everything. Bravo! I hope she comes to Montréal on tour.

[@Peterrdee]

Dopamine is a great night album! I love it so much so soothing! Normani you don’t need to pull away from your fanbase we need you!

[@fazed5503]

38:07 Normani not feeling “Take My Time” has me shook… She keeps saying she wanted to put out a body of work that she was proud of and that fully represents her - so for her to not be 100% about certain songs is crazy… esp one of the ONLY uptempo dance tracks - she’s really selling the album isn’t she… 🥴

[@Poufkimashoula1]

I have a feeling the execs at RCA wanted it on the album cause it's the most commercial song on there.

[@antejavon]

WE LOVE YOU MANI❤

[@AliciaFana-dy6mg]

Normani gal it’s time to let loose enjoy life fuck what ever happens happens it’s time to just spread your wings and fly we thank God for this moment much ❤️ 🇿🇦🦋 more social media for us your fans we here to defend you doll so live...

[@devinespaces2976]

Normani is just so😍

[@writingsbymani]

Love you Normani! Here always supporting and cheering you on. You deserve your flowers. I see you pushing despite the behind the scenes politics and games in hollyweird. Keep going up, like a rocket 🚀

[@KTBEverlasting]

Wild Side still remains my favorite Normani song. Motivation, I like because of the video and VMA performance. I remember Insomnia being leaked years ago. It's probably second fave on the album.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

I remember candy paint was leaked years ago too😢. I’m happy I never listened to it that way I was able to enjoy it when she actually released it

[@alattadikimahbut5270]

The promo run for this album has been so melancholy and sad, I’m sad for her…she clearly questions and doubts herself heavily.

[@injeniuskreationz]

Did you even listen to what she said???

[@SNMFILMS12]

I love her!!!!

[@fengshuiii]

Love you Normani ❤ you’re the artist we needed. There are dark skin little boys and girls that are going to look at you and see themselves and all they can be.

[@jerry.vincent_]

I really hope she goes independent after this whole album run is over I want normani to feel safe enough in her craft to want to be here and have a team that will support her decisions everything feels out of place it didn’t even sound like getting she even recorded any music videos nothing ugh I just want the best for her and where are the vinyls physical media anything omggggg

[@faithbreaker]

Candy paint music video has been filmed and is ready for release

[@jerry.vincent_]

@@faithbreaker girl duh but the album was released a Week ago why don’t we have it what could they “the label” possibly gain from holding it how long ago did she release the cover it takes 3months to produce vinyl to have them ready by release day these are simple things I want to buy the music PHYSICALLY… now answer?

[@AK-jw7rx]

🙄. OMG. She has the video for Candy Paint. It will be released

[@naturallycharitable644]

I hope she does get to preform because I think she will be so much happier

[@AntonioMartinez-ef6vt]

She deserves the world ❤

[@eddglez]

NORMANI! Wake up! You’re a phenomenal Artist! Own it! People would lkill to have your talent, you’re fandom. PLEASE! 😠😤🤯

[@fleconnect3729]

Guysss DOPAMINE is so dooopeee you'll be addicted to it. Seriously it's so damn goooood. Love and support Normani always ❤

[@PARISGx1]

LIES

[@janiah5622]

This was uploaded then deleted then reuploaded... someone let us know if they edited out anything critical she said of her label!

[@DonovanRobinson420]

Yeah

[@ndo533]

Timed release. I bet candy paint mv comes out tomorrow

[@janiah5622]

Ps this isn't shade to Normani! Over her label doing absolutely nothing for her and this album... its depressing.

[@YojoEric]

rooting for you normani

[@giovaniviniciusdeoliveira3802]

Normani, you are so special! We love you with all the kindness in the world; you deserve nothing less. An amazing person and artist, we will be with you forever. Consider your achievements so far just a glimpse of what God has prepared for you. 🖤

[@lrav2000]

Thank you so much for doing this interview with Normani! It has been a hot minute. Normani’s debut album was truly worth the wait! She has evolved a lot since her being a solo artist back in 2018. I’ve been a day one fan!

[@haikalfatin2887]

Normani 🖤🖤✨✨✨

[@altonmassson]

Her album is amazing WOW!

[@brit1317]

FINALLY!! LOVE YOU MANI & DOPAMINE XOXO

[@britneytian3768]

“Take My Time” is so Janey/Britney coded! I love that song

[@abcbandb]

She's obviously dealing with label politics they don't even want her discussing--RCA is toxic.

[@sarahceel5843]

WE LOVE YOU NORMANI ❤

[@flyingpalomita]

she's such a beautiful soul 💕💕💕 i loved the interview

[@chadhunter411]

Love this interview

[@theaaliyahkylie]

some of y’all do not know how to just be FANS. enjoy the content and be fucking quiet. god.

[@vi444n]

REAL

[@saphire2214]

Facts!

[@Narutofanfreak45]

Ok !!! We aren’t privyed to everything behind the scenes

[@JayD-uf3fl]

Forreal lol I think she doing great so far

[@sibria]

ok period

[@brionnahenry9749]

❤❤ i love her and can't wait for her to take off..period because its coming

[@EmmanuelZaher]

She deserves all the success in the world!

[@dajuantaijordan289]

Normani always has the best interviews on your show! Great job guys. We love Dopamine Mani. Keep shining ✨️

[@renee1309]

Just wanted to say we love ya, Normani! Big Boy is such an earworm, I have not stopped playing it since it came out. I've been following since Waves and DWAS, and your sound has transformed so profoundly. Glad to follow you on this journey, and I'm so proud of how far you've come, and wishing you and your family well. Love ya 🖤🖤🖤

[@ArthurSallaFouda]

I just want to give her a warm hug

[@gleniceglenn]

My top 5 tracks + honorable mention 'Grip' 05. Little Secrets 04. Lights On 03. All Yours 02. Tantrums 01. Candy Paint

[@extrashotofespresso_]

Candy paint deserves that 1 spot for sure! Best song I think she’s ever created so far.

[@christiantreid]

so so so so so proud of you mani!!!

[@Daveherng]

Am I tripping or she doesn’t sound too enthusiastic? I want her to be happy with the project

[@andreyamatthew2006]

There are so many gems in this Interview and I can really relate to overthinking too much and learning to release.

[@mannyacevedo7580]

Glad this was re uploaded

[@extrashotofespresso_]

Been a long time coming for this beautiful woman! I’m curious to see some live performances. I really miss seeing her performe and do music videos. Candy paint plays in my head rent free and before that it was slow down, motivation, and waves. She is gold. Keep fighting Normani! You have something a lot don’t and that is talent, grace and beauty!

[@erickscherzy1903]

We love you Mani ❤

[@avatarkyoshi3405]

She’s had two different managements and still terrible marketing. These managers are not doing their job. They are not helping her.

[@tajsimms8976]

It’s rca

[@oliviapopethe2nd]

my baby girl❤❤🥺🥺so mf PROUDDD

[@gleniceglenn]

I understand why she doesn't necessarily like motivation but i also understand why the public loves it. There's two sides to the coin and no sides is not wrong per se.

[@mannyacevedo7580]

Love you Normani and this album been on repeat 🚀🚀🚀

[@jcramosstyling]

Watching the interview and excited to listen to dopamine for the 1st time right after this! 🎉

[@HarperPolo]

Buying is more important than streaming because streaming would take too much effort for very little reward for Normani

[@gleniceglenn]

Album Names: 1906 ✖️ Butterfly Effect ✖️ Gemini ✖️ Dopamine ✔️

[@JayTernOfficial]

We love Normani yess❤❤

[@josephrodriguezrivera6479]

Love u normani

[@CreoleKing1986]

Aww, I feel bad for Normani. The experiences she had as a very young person in Fifth Harmony (being singled out for her race) has clearly stifled her. 😢

[@amysocool7]

i love how beautifully and elegantly she is basically saying that RCA DONT SUPPORT BLACK WOMEN....smh....im so sorry about what's going on in Normani's personal life i pray it gets better

[@symonette79]

Great job 👏🏾

[@icybaby9591]

I love you Normani

[@carterwatson1949]

I love Normani!!

[@FlowMoon__3]

Why was this interview deleted when it first got released? Was it bcuz of the information Normani spoke out on? The label stays sabotaging her and they want her to keep quiet

[@ARantingMarch]

I wondered the same thing. Did you watch the previous version? And if so, did you notice anything that's missing from this current version?

[@FlowMoon__3]

@@ARantingMarch I didn’t finish the whole interview before it got deleted but I didn’t notice anything different from the part I saw 😩

[@Hani_20241]

Wow, nose si lean esto Pero soy de Honduras y quería dejar mi apoyo a Normani, ella es una gran persona, no lo dudo, esta entrevista se volvió tan personal y ves que todo el proceso de un artista es muy fuerte muchas veces y como ella lo mencionó, no vez una luz al final del túnel, Pero el mensaje que ella dió fué lo más perfecto y bello que puedo rescatar, fé en cada tiempo y abrazate a tí mismo, permitete no estar bien, Pero siempre vas a levantarte y ser mejor de lo que eras antes. Te apoyaremos hasta el final Normani ❤

[@WonderKingE]

I thought I imagined this interview being released already. Lol STREAM DOPAMINE! Album of the year! 😤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JayAlfordElementJMusic]

Are we just not going to mention her project with Calvin Harris?!! CHECKLIST WAS THAT GIRL.

[@boyspicegaming]

love you mani and we love dopamine

[@blvckhippy_]

DOPAMINE is such a good fucking album. WELL worth the wait- there are no skips on that mf 🙂‍↔️ I look forward to her continued success 💕

[@claudiokabanata3325]

We ❤ you Normani. I'm gonna listen to Dopamine for my cardio session tonight 🚀

[@Angxlitoz]

The first 5 songs on the album have me on chokehold 🥹😮‍💨

[@abdullazizkram5940]

Dopamine is sooo goood ❤❤❤

[@catalinaledermann]

zach thank you so much for consistently giving mani the space and support she deserves and after all these years 🥺🫶🏻

[@rigoek69]

Normaniiiiiiiii🖤🖤🖤🚀