Normani is waxing candid about the journey to the release of her debut studio album ‘Dopamine.’

Received well by fans and critics alike upon its long-awaited release last month, the project has been subject to a staccato rollout that spanned almost six years.

In a new interview in support of the LP, the 28-year-old opened up about the challenging journey to this point,

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Speaking NPR, Normani frankly fessed:

“I’ve really been tested spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically – like, God, what do you want me to see in all this? Is this project going to come out? Is it going to see the light of day?”

Reflecting on the positive outcome, she concluded:

“And it did. And so I never gave up on myself, and that to me means more than any chart or any accolade.”

We love us some Mani, but it arguably feels like the “testing” is still at play, because the relative “nothingness” of the era thus far has been…something.

Where’s the push? The videos? The anything?

It’s unfortunate, perplexing, and, in many ways, sad given that the album is super solid (click here to check out TGJ’s top tracks).

Hopefully, there’s some clarity incoming. Because we’re next to certain that Normani isn’t just chilling on some nonchalant tip.

There’s so much unseen in showbiz that oftentimes is way left of what folk would ever think. At the same time, the present silence is deafening and it’s certainly not serving the album or Normani in any kind of helpful way. Put simply, things need to start moving or explanations need to surface. Pronto.

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