no one is saving space for this debut "era". it came and went like a fart in the wind.

lets not get it twisted, I still love DOPAMINE and I'm still interested in those hostage videos of hers

though if she ever decides to free them from her phone or simply press upload, will it really make a difference?

it'll get her trending for a cute 24 hours and then back to the Khia asylum where she's taken up permanent residence.

love the girl down but... there's only so much optimistic delusion one can put up with before abandoning all hope

it's 2025

we will not be entertaining fan excuses, theories or propaganda. my ears only accept Normani direct messages.

internet's been saying she doesn't really want it for years now

perception is reality ...still prayin' she'll prove us wrong eventually

 

 

 

 

When you search the AMC theaters website for Freaky Tales, it actually pops up with the April 4th date so hopefully we will get the trailer soon and actual interviews. It would be smart to have a single ready or to announce the tour while she's doing promo for the movie.

 

Surprised this thread is still going 

 

Dopamine was cute but she has faded into eternal oblivion. Music videos and/or a tour won't change that

 

 

 

12 hours ago, wildsidenormani said:

Surprised this thread is still going 

 

Dopamine was cute but she has faded into eternal oblivion. Music videos and/or a tour won't change that

 

 

 

Well. I'm hoping that she just drops the visual and we move onto the next album. I personally think it's just time to move on. Like you dropped your album; you didn't like the outcome. Now, we can close this era with the visuals and start a new with another album. 

19 hours ago, wildsidenormani said:

Surprised this thread is still going 

 

Dopamine was cute but she has faded into eternal oblivion. Music videos and/or a tour won't change that

 

 

 

so basically, the dopamine visuals are coming 😍

@wildsidenormani do we know if either of the mentioned are actually on the way or ?

22 hours ago, justifymythreads said:

Well. I'm hoping that she just drops the visual and we move onto the next album. I personally think it's just time to move on. Like you dropped your album; you didn't like the outcome. Now, we can close this era with the visuals and start a new with another album. 

A next album ok but at what cost ? Just for her to act like it doesn't exist to ? Will RCA keep her after those numbers and the fact that they aren't on the same page ? This album she mentioned can be another one of her lies. 

On 1/16/2025 at 3:24 PM, Topaz said:

After seeing Aly and Aj share their story of how the label thought they had an amazing song but didnt want to push a woman above 30 years old out verses a woman in their 20's makes me believe Mani will proably be cooked because she wasted her youthful part of her catalogue and is now in her slow sensual side which we usually see by a 2nd or third album. Idk if shes marketable anymore either without having a personality or taking advantage of tiktok.

I don't think age is a problem anymore at least if you don't "look" too old, if you're active on social media, if you cater to gen z or if your discography is IMMACULATE like Caroline Polacheck who's almost 40. 
Normani like she said, has an old soul so she acts like a 40 something and her debut album besides being good wasn't exceptional. She's also against being an industry puppet who makes pop music so she's not marketable to her higher ups. 
 

21 hours ago, Givemeyourcoat said:

A next album ok but at what cost ? Just for her to act like it doesn't exist to ? Will RCA keep her after those numbers and the fact that they aren't on the same page ? This album she mentioned can be another one of her lies. 

Oh my god we get it! You're mad she hasn't released and doesn't do promo. However, for some of us we would still like her to you know — try. I personally don't understand why she's doing what she's doing. Could it be the label? yeah. However, this could be a learning lesson for Mani. Be realistic with you expectations that way you can work in realistic goals. Her goals should've been utilizing a more pop sound with hints of trap/R&B/maybe some drill/Afro-pop elements. Something commercial enough that the GP will give it a listen but eclectic enough for the award shows. It's not that hard of a formula. I mean Chris brown literally just used the same formula and got a grammy. Also, to be intentional yet grounded; no big budget mcu unless you think the song will do good on the charts. No need to spend a million every mv because the fans expect you to. To me the Warm Embrace video was more talked about than anything that happened during this era because it was simple and also because it was scandalous/controversial. However, it still got the public's attention. 

mm aa mm aa in yo head like

 

 

she going to hell for not releasing a video

I dont know who is more lazy than her...Even if your management want release/give you money for mv, you still can do "desk concert", etc. She must be really batshit crazy if she thought that she is Beyonce 2.0...Go to normal work and leave space for better artists. Artits with passion and real "thing" for music. 

19 hours ago, Math86 said:

I dont know who is more lazy than her...Even if your management want release/give you money for mv, you still can do "desk concert", etc. She must be really batshit crazy if she thought that she is Beyonce 2.0...Go to normal work and leave space for better artists. Artits with passion and real "thing" for music. 

I wouldn't call the girl lazy. But yeah she needs to just worry about producing good music that is timeless. This unyielding need to compare herself is what messed her up. I remember when Motivational came out people were really on her wave. Her label RCA wanted her to promote the song but she just HAD to be stubborn. Like you have a  well received single then threw it away because you didn't like the song. I mean lits not like Doja did the same thing with Say So the same year. 

It looks like Normani has completely given up. It's sad but it is what it is.

 

IDK why they booked a one off performance and no mini tour for her. Please do not tell me they're going to drop everything leading up to the performance? That would be crazy delaying so much for one interesting May month then she vanishes again 💀

 

Not a hard pivot into acting --

Dopamine is done and dusted. A shame. 

 

 

I'll be seated. Hoping for more things to come in spring since the premiere and the festival are only a month apart

On 2/15/2025 at 1:00 PM, justifymythreads said:

Oh my god we get it! You're mad she hasn't released and doesn't do promo. However, for some of us we would still like her to you know — try. I personally don't understand why she's doing what she's doing. Could it be the label? yeah. However, this could be a learning lesson for Mani. Be realistic with you expectations that way you can work in realistic goals. Her goals should've been utilizing a more pop sound with hints of trap/R&B/maybe some drill/Afro-pop elements. Something commercial enough that the GP will give it a listen but eclectic enough for the award shows. It's not that hard of a formula. I mean Chris brown literally just used the same formula and got a grammy. Also, to be intentional yet grounded; no big budget mcu unless you think the song will do good on the charts. No need to spend a million every mv because the fans expect you to. To me the Warm Embrace video was more talked about than anything that happened during this era because it was simple and also because it was scandalous/controversial. However, it still got the public's attention. 

Ok. 

On 2/15/2025 at 4:11 PM, Math86 said:

I dont know who is more lazy than her...Even if your management want release/give you money for mv, you still can do "desk concert", etc. She must be really batshit crazy if she thought that she is Beyonce 2.0...Go to normal work and leave space for better artists. Artits with passion and real "thing" for music. 

Then She 'lol say people have a misconception of her. No baby we are right, you dont care. And that's ok, just stop your dumb empty promises. 

21 hours ago, 2ne1k said:

I'll be seated. Hoping for more things to come in spring since the premiere and the festival are only a month apart

Sorry to be that person again but nothing will come after. Just silence as always

15 hours ago, Givemeyourcoat said:

Sorry to be that person again but nothing will come after. Just silence as always

So why are you still invested?

random, but imagine normani on take this ring by toni braxton. she would devour omg! 

6 hours ago, 2ne1k said:

So why are you still invested?

For the same reasons as you. 

If I was Normani I wouldn't give rca none of my time she would truly prosper again til she of that label