Normani Appreciation Thread

[jdanton2]

DWAS live :shifty:

 

has she teased anything?

 

 

 

no but i am hoping since we have not got one yet.if they don't perform it together either one or both could be doing it solo.

[jdanton2]

looks like Normani did not perform Dancing With A Stranger during her set . hopefully she will come out and do it during Sam's set.

[jdanton2]

finally a performance of Dancing With A Stranger. :o now we need a full video. here is about a minute of it.

 

https://twitter.com/sitenormanibr/status/1201334272981946369

 

 

full version if this stays up.

 

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[jdanton2]

seeing some speculation this could be Normani. don't want to get my hopes up though.

 

https://twitter.com/thefader/status/1202314228285227009

 

The FADER@thefader

Something special dropping tomorrow...guess who

2:50 PM · Dec 4, 2019

 

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Normani confirmed?

 

Normani Updates@NormaniUpdate

Normani’s Instagram story

5:53 PM · Dec 4, 2019

 

 

 

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also some promo for Motivation. :o

 

https://twitter.com/PopCraveMusic/status/1202304999398813696

 

Pop Crave@PopCraveMusic

.@Normani’s “Motivation” is being featured in Pandora’s new TV commercial.

From ori

2:13 PM · Dec 4, 2019

 

 

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Edited December 5, 2019 by jdanton2

[jdanton2]

moved up a bit on itunes.

 

Motivation

 

iTunes:

#95 Ireland

#159 Brazil

#184 Australia

#440 United States

#628 United Kingdom

 

Spotify:

#62 Australia

#69 New Zealand

#152 Malta

#168 Ireland

#192 United Kingdom

 

YouTube:

#42 New Zealand

#51 Australia

#62 Ireland

#99 Canada

 

Apple Music:

#35 Fiji

#73 Australia

#74 New Zealand

#113 Cayman Islands

#135 Netherlands

#143 Philippines

#166 Ireland

#178 South Africa

#191 Singapore

#201 United Kingdom

#201 Indonesia

#216 Brazil

#297 Canada

#315 Denmark

#411 Belgium

#467 Luxembourg

#958 United States

 

 

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337 on itunes.

Edited December 5, 2019 by jdanton2

[jdanton2]

Normani on the cover of Fader magazine with a good article as well. .

 

https://www.thefader.com/2019/12/05/normani-cover-story

 

 

also Motivation got a good bounce with that ad on itunes.

 

Motivation

 

iTunes:

#165 Australia

#255 United States

#396 Canada

#716 United Kingdom

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[jdanton2]

2019 Billboard year end charts are out . Dancing With A Stranger. #14 for the year.

 

https://twitter.com/bchartsnet/status/1202633050691125249

 

BCharts

@bchartsnet

Billboard Year-End

Hot 100

#1. Old Town Road

#2. Sunflower

#3. Without Me

#4. bad guy

#7. 7 rings

#8. Talk

#10. Sucker

#11. High Hopes

#12. thank u, next

#13. Truth Hurts

#14. Dancing With A Stranger

#15. Señorita

#19. Shallow

11:57 AM · Dec 5, 2019

[jdanton2]

Motivation will be used in a dance number tomorrow night on the Miss Universe pageant .a preview below.

 

https://twitter.com/NormaniUpdate/status/1203401889511067648

[jdanton2]

Associated Press music editor has 2 Normani songs in the top 10 of the year. :o

 

https://examiner.org/aps-top-songs-of-2019-...-smith-normani/

 

2. Sam Smith and Normani, “Dancing With a Stranger”: Sam Smith’s recent songs have been a batch of dance-flavored bops, and we need more of it.

 

10. Normani, “Motivation”: I probably account for 70 million of the 72 million views Normani’s fun, striking and eye-popping “Motivation” has on YouTube. The song and video is just the beginning for this future icon.

 

 

[jdanton2]

Motivation played as part of the swimsuit competition on the Miss Universe pageant .

 

https://twitter.com/MissUniverse/status/1203855729653899265

 

Miss Universe@MissUniverse

Bringing the This is the swimsuit competition. @normani

#MissUniverse2019

LIVE on @FOXtv

. Airing in Spanish on @Telemundo

.8:55 PM · Dec 8, 2019

[istersay]

[Flashington]

cool new interactive website from Normani. It's throwback website.https://www.motivation96.com/

[jdanton2]

Normani has a Christmas song in an ad for the NBA. :o we need a full version or another actual Christmas song. :shifty:

 

https://twitter.com/ThePopHub/status/1204861437681766402

 

The Pop Hub@ThePopHub

Normani can be heard singing a new original piece “Ballin’ in a Christmas Wonderland”, which is a basketball-themed take on the classic Christmas song “Winter Wonderland” in a new ad for the NBA.

From NBA

3:32 PM · Dec 11, 2019·

[jdanton2]

Normani has 2 songs on Billboard's top 100 songs of 2019 chosen by their staff.

 

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lis...of-2019-top-100

 

27. Normani, "Motivation"

 

Britney and Rihanna have been quiet, Beyoncé has been experimenting, and Gaga has shapeshifted beyond the confines of the outré-pop that defined her turn-of-the-decade coming out party. So it’s been a while since a new, fully formed pop star delivered a perfectly choreographed, hook-laden, danceable banger as well-executed as Normani did with her first sans-feature solo single, “Motivation.” The track throws back to rhythmic pop of the early 2000s -- as does its quickly viral music video -- but never gets too far away from Normani’s charisma and control, bringing the kind of precise, catchy pop music that defined the earlier years of the 21st century right to the center of 2019. -- E.F.

 

38. Sam Smith & Normani, "Dancing With a Stranger"

 

Smith and Normani teamed up for one of the biggest pop songs of the year with “Dancing With a Stranger.” The sexy earworm includes a standout vocal delivery by the pair, with Smith’s seductive falsetto accompanied by Normani’s smoky counterpart. In addition to stunning harmonies, the infectious dance-pop beat mesmerizes. A major hit for the two on the FM airwaves, “Dancing With a Stranger” ranked No. 5 for the year on both the Radio Songs and Pop Songs airplay charts. -- A.R.

 

 

X Factor the Band, final cuts they are singing Dancing with a Stranger

 

 

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[jdanton2]

some comments from a supposed insider at atrl.

 

2 hours ago, professor2000 said:

This album was totally supposed to come out this month, hence all the covers and mag features. Lol.

 

1 hour ago, professor2000 said:

She got a single coming + some features. So at least new music is on the way to hold us over.

 

1 hour ago, professor2000 said:

Can’t spill it due to how I found out. But she’s doing another track with a recently popular artist. Should be coming this month or next month. And then a single from her after that.

 

1 hour ago, cliche_display said:

To me that sounds like Summer Walker

Lizzo

Lil Nas X

or

Billie

Can you give us a slight hint more?

 

1 hour ago, professor2000 said:

Eeegiavdisbrh I wish I could. :ahh:

But think more on the Lizzo side of the artists you listed (in terms of genre). It’s not her though. 

 

 

 

a few weeks ago an insider hinted of a Normani collab with a recent popular artist . they said it was not Lizzo and i thought it might be Bazzi. looks like it could be Dua Lipa. :o snippet in the video sounds good.

 

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from Pop Buzz.Normani has their #1 and #6 song of the year.

 

 

https://www.popbuzz.com/music/features/best...gs-of-the-year/

 

1) Normani - 'Motivation'

 

Every single second of 'Motivation' is perfectly crafted. The harmonies on "Get you naked but I won't tell 'em'" in the second verse, the way she emphasises the last syllable of 'innovation' in the chorus, the horns in the bridge. The whole song is filled with little nuggets that keep you coming back for more but it's Normani's voice and confidence which hold it all together.

 

And that's not even mentioning the video. From the athleticism of the choreography to the way in which she pays homage to the performers who inspired her, it's impossible not to be mesmerised. It feels fun and effortless in spite of how intricate it is. Plus there are so many standout moments: the twerking on the fence, the basketball move, the gymnastics in the rain!

 

In an era of 'relatable' popstars, it's so refreshing and rare to see an artist release a single which unashamedly oozes star power and charisma. Like the greats before her, Normani is so talented that you want to be her. A star is born.

 

 

6) Sam Smith & Normani - 'Dancing with a Stranger'

 

'Dancing with a Stranger' was a pivotal moment for both Sam Smith and Normani. Until then, Sam had made a career out of lovelorn ballads and Normani only had one solo hit under her belt. 'Dancing with a Stranger' saw Sam prove that they could turn up the tempo on their own music and Normani prove that she is ready to take over the world. A duet for the ages.

 

https://www.popbuzz.com/music/features/best...gs-of-the-year/

Edited December 12, 2019 by jdanton2

[istersay]

cool, when do you think the collab would come out? I love Dua

[jdanton2]

cool, when do you think the collab would come out? I love Dua

 

it looks like it has not been confirmed by either but is a leak. it might be better to wait till after the new year with the freeze coming.

[jdanton2]

Normani giving Nicki Minaj an award at the Billboard Woman In Music event.

 

https://twitter.com/archivenormicki/status/...361223723814912

 

 

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mentioning Normani in her speech.

 

https://twitter.com/archivenormicki/status/...378724906127366

Edited December 13, 2019 by jdanton2

[jdanton2]

from the atrl insider looks like the Dua collab was not the one hinted at.

 

  On ‎12‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 10:41 AM, Chemical X. said:

Hello :heart2: @professor2000 when you mentioned a new collab before the new year, was it the upcoming Dua/Normani song? Or does she have something else (possibly with Bazzi)? :eli:

 

  6 hours ago, professor2000 said:

Nope! Lol.

I’m wondering if it’s pushed back to January now. Feel like it should’ve been announced already, especially given the vehicle in which it’ll appear. But yeah, complete opposite end of the spectrum in terms of genre. Lol.

 

also from atrl from an interviw.

 

https://twitter.com/longIivelisa/status/1205592884134719488

 

— *After Jingle Bash* Normani went back into the studio to record a "few" more records, specifically a few "FEMALE collaborations"There's gonna be a LOT coming next year, pretty much at the TOP of the year" — Normani, on new music

"Are we gonna get those by the end of 2019 or..." "NOOOO, i'm not gonna lie to you...not gonna get your hopes up, my fans won't be calling me out" — Normani, about the rest of 2019

 

 

 

 

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from this thread the insider hints that guesses of Doja Cat or "Megan The Stallion could be right . a pic of Normani and Megan was posted today.also a collab between them has been speculated for a while.

 

https://atrl.net/forums/topic/14177-normani/?page=45

 

https://twitter.com/theestallion/status/1205560556284809216

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[istersay]

that's all confusing, they need to just announce it :lol:

[jdanton2]

Normani performed at the Streamy Awards last night.

 

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that's all confusing, they need to just announce it :lol:

 

nothing is coming till at least January so we might have to wait for one.

[istersay]

from atrl insider

 

professor2000 said:

Collabo is coming next month (was supposed to be this month, but it seems to has been pushed back slightly). And then her next solo single immediately following that.

 

The collab I'm referring to is not the Dua Lipa track, btw.

 

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getback said:

thanks for the info!

 

is that a high profile collab? will they push both songs at the same time, or only the solo song?

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professor2000 said:

Yeah I’d say so...it’s another newcomer, but a pretty popular newcomer for sure. Heavy Urban look.

 

The collabo is for a non-Normani project, but I’d imagine both will be pushed at the same time.

[jdanton2]

from atrl insider

 

professor2000 said:

Collabo is coming next month (was supposed to be this month, but it seems to has been pushed back slightly). And then her next solo single immediately following that.

 

The collab I'm referring to is not the Dua Lipa track, btw.

 

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getback said:

thanks for the info!

 

is that a high profile collab? will they push both songs at the same time, or only the solo song?

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professor2000 said:

Yeah I’d say so...it’s another newcomer, but a pretty popular newcomer for sure. Heavy Urban look.

 

The collabo is for a non-Normani project, but I’d imagine both will be pushed at the same time.

 

excited for next month. :w00t:

 

 

[jdanton2]

from atrl insider

 

professor2000 said:

Collabo is coming next month (was supposed to be this month, but it seems to has been pushed back slightly). And then her next solo single immediately following that.

 

The collab I'm referring to is not the Dua Lipa track, btw.

 

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getback said:

thanks for the info!

 

is that a high profile collab? will they push both songs at the same time, or only the solo song?

***********

 

professor2000 said:

Yeah I’d say so...it’s another newcomer, but a pretty popular newcomer for sure. Heavy Urban look.

 

The collabo is for a non-Normani project, but I’d imagine both will be pushed at the same time.

 

 

 

seeing rumors and speculation on atrl and Twitter it is a collab with Megan Thee Stallion and could be for the Birds Of Prey soundtrack coming out in February.

 

https://twitter.com/ThePopHub/status/1207020221871120384

 

The Pop Hub@ThePopHub

Normani and Megan Thee Stallion on the music video set for a rumored collaboration, possibly for the upcoming #BirdsOfPrey soundtrack.

2:30 PM · Dec 17, 2019

 

 

[jdanton2]

atrl insider confirmed about the Megan Thee Stallion collab . says the Dua Lipa song might not be a single and there might be another collab as well.

 

4 minutes ago, professor2000 said:

Yeah all the info I heard about Normani didn’t include anything about Dua...so I’m thinking that’s not a single.

but yeah, this is the collab I hinted at (Meg). :biggrin:

possibly another one with another major new-ish artist.

 

 

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Megan confirms it is from Birds Of Prey.

 

https://twitter.com/theestallion/status/1207103521713115136

 

HOT GIRL MEG@theestallion

#BirdsOfPrey

8:01 PM · Dec 17, 2019

 

Edited December 18, 2019 by jdanton2