Normani’s been cooking up something special, and guess what? She’s finally ready to serve us the first slice. Her debut album’s lead single, “1:59,” has dropped, featuring none other than Atlanta’s own Gunna. It’s a collaboration that’s got everyone buzzing, and rightly so.
The track, a concoction of beats by Leathre Jackettt and Tommy Brown, is just a teaser of what’s to come. And if this is just the appetizer, imagine what the main course, her album Dopamine, will taste like. Mark your calendars, folks; June 14 is the day it hits the shelves under the RCA banner.
In a heart-to-heart with Jasmine Fox-Suliaman for Who What Wear, Normani opened up like never before. She talked about her album feeling like “liberation” and “a season of freedom.” It’s not just about the music getting out there. It’s a celebration of her journey, the hurdles she’s overcome to get to this point. She shared a moment of divine inspiration, where she felt a call to trust in a higher plan, despite the fears and uncertainties.
Meanwhile, Gunna’s not been resting on his laurels either. Hot on the heels of his latest drop, A Gift & a Curse, in June 2023, he’s already gearing up for another release. One of Wun is on the horizon, and he’s promising growth, maturity, and a fresh wave of creativity. In his chat with Vanessa Satten for XXL, he hinted at exploring new dimensions in his music, from his voice to his melodies. It’s all about evolution, folks.
And, oh, if you’re into music videos, you might wanna check out Normani’s “Motivation.” It snagged the No. 2 spot in Pitchfork’s “The 20 Best Music Videos of 2019.” Just saying, it’s worth a watch.
