Former Fifth Harmony band member Normani‘s solo career just got a huge boost this week after the video for her new single Motivation had both fans and fellow celebs losing their minds with adulation.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the singer revealed that Ariana Grande actually co-wrote the catchy radio friendly track. And the clip very cleverly pulls on the heart strings of 90’s babies by paying tribute to a slew of artists from the early 2000s, including high profile faves like Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few.
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“I’m a break you off, let me be your motivation/To stay and give it tonight/And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation,” she sings over the bouncy, horn-tipped melody that is a clear homage to Bey’s earlier music.
“it’s almost six am where i am rn and my cheeks hurt from smiling, refreshing, watching a million times. enjoy this special moment. my heart is so full for u !!!!!!” Grande wrote in celebration of her friends triumphant execution.
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“Dope! Get it mama,” chimed in singer Ciara whose career took off around the exact time the video alludes to.
“I recorded this song a while back,” the 23-year-old told Rolling Stone during Lollapalooza weekend. “And it’s crazy because, I’ll be on Twitter, and [fans] will be like, ‘Sis, where’s the new music? Where’s the new music? I’m like, ‘Guys, it’s coming. I promise it’s coming.’ I shot the video probably a month ago. It’s going to be worth the wait…It’s an upbeat [song]. It’s a feel good record. I think that everybody will really love it. It was the first opportunity that I had to have fun.”
Is the video worth all the hype? Check it out above and decide for yourself. And below we’ve included just a smattering of all the love the singer has been getting over the last 24 hours.
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Y’all looking at Thee THICC “Heyyyyy Ms Parker!” ???✨
So thankful for this video. Major shout out to the talented @Normani for the INCLUSIVITY and REPRESENTATION. Dark skin girls, fat girls, DOUBLE CHIN and all! She is our superstar. Take over the world Queen! ?????? pic.twitter.com/fLgbjfgo67
— Nao (@NAO_SEYCH) August 16, 2019
Normani and Lori Harvey on the set of the “Motivation” music video pic.twitter.com/xs56bx9uEG
— ً (@blackityblvck) August 16, 2019
.@IamCardiB continues to support @Normani, this time by posting a clip of the #Motivation music video on her account. ? pic.twitter.com/QueRl1JfBY
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 16, 2019
Normani. A queen who understands the importance of visibility and representation. ? pic.twitter.com/aRIpq0NXAD
— Dani Kwateng-Clark (@danikwateng) August 16, 2019
“What did Normani do?”
Me: pic.twitter.com/zCqjBtVTl5
— anthony (@anthonygonnn) August 16, 2019
Did normani just do a double pirouette, hit the ball w her knee and then BOOTY POP THE BALL OUT THE WAY!? art. pic.twitter.com/CeTyEJmLrS
— ???? (@tat1anavera) August 16, 2019
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