Normanis ending the year where she loves the most: on stage.
The show marked only a mere preview of what she has in store for the new year.
Thats where I thrive.
NormaniHAPPYMONDAY*
2024 was filled with lots of lessons, Normani admits.
Before droppingDopamine, she had said she wasfeeling a lot anxietyabout releasing her solo album.
This year really forced me to surrender and not be so attached to the outcome, she says.
I think being so attached to the outcome has stunted me.
Ive learned to move even when youre afraid.
Youre performing songs fromDopaminetonight.Im great.
I have my nieces here, too, so its going to be fun.
Its going to happen.
You said visuals and Im excited about visuals fromDopamine.Yes, chile.
Ive been working diligently.
Something is coming very, very soon.
I also have a record withKhalidcoming out tonight, so Im excited to see the response from that.
What was it like to get back with Khalid to make Personal?Hes my best friend.
Not just in the industry, but just in general.
Hes been a constant for me and has always been so encouraging, and we have fun.
Thats the best way that I could put it.
I pray that I also give that back to him.
It was such a monumental moment for me and one that I didnt even expect.
It exceeded my wildest imagination and Im grateful to God for the opportunity.
I was able to be introduced as Normani because I was coming out of the group.
It all happened so fast, but I couldnt have imagined doing it with anybody else by my side.
It hasnt been an easy journey for me.
Not that that should be your main focus, but it does feel good.
Just seeing the response makes me feel good.
How do you deal with the fan expectations?
Its about figuring out how that works for you and whats best for you.
I have an amazing support system, and like I said, I know who my real fans are.
With new heights comes new adversity.
I just have to constantly remind myself of who I am and why I started doing this.
Whats in your top five artists and albums of this year?Ooh, definitelyTyla.
I love me some Tyla.
I think that she is such a superstar.
I can clock a star when I see one.
She just does it for me.
Im really excited to see what she continues to do.
I genuinely enjoyed her album.
Jump is one of my favorite songs.
Have you ever connected with Tyla?Yeah.
I saw an interview a long time ago and she was just giving me my flowers.
I have to do something with her for sure, hopefully in the near future.
Maybe well make it happen in the new year.
That would be really fun.
Whats inspiring you right now?Life.
And to finish, were gettingFreaky Talesnext year, right?
What can you tell us about Normani the actor?Shoot, I hope!
She has a lot of heart, a lot of strength.
It captures two young girls in Oakland in the Eighties and theyre trying to get their start.
I was 16, and it just took a lot of courage and strength and guts.
Being able to be creative outside of just music alone was refreshing.
I feel like it was a palette cleanser.
