Normani’s First Solo Album *Finally* Has A Release Date

New year, new albums by the dozen. That’s become the unofficial slogan for pop girlies in 2024, as many artists in the genre — think Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, SZA, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift — have dropped new music this year. And now, another star has surprisingly joined the list: Normani. She recently revealed her upcoming debut album, Dopamine, will release on June 14.

Luckily, Normani’s first dose of Dopamine is already available. On April 26, the same day she announced the album’s release date, she shared its first single: “1:59” featuring Gunna. The sultry track sees both artists yearning for their love interests at a designated time, and Normani sets the mood with her breathy chorus: “When I get you alone, boy, what you gon’ do with this?”

These two announcements come after months of exciting teasers. In February, Normani revealed Dopamine’s cover art, which sees her riding a jet-black rocket ship. She recently added context behind the album cover’s meaning to Elle.

“Dopamine represents the highs and the lows I’ve endured. It’s been such an emotional roller coaster,” she said in the April 26 interview. “[The cover] feels energetic. It feels like a hit, and I feel like people have been waiting—[it’s been] one of the most highly anticipated projects.”

There’s never been a more exciting time for music, and Normani’s upcoming record — which might see her fully embracing her star power — is proof of such.

Here’s what fans can expect from Dopamine.

Normani’s Dopamine Rush Will Hit Soon

Dopamine is set to release on June 14.

Dopamine Was Delayed For A Heartbreaking Reason

In her February interview with Who What Wear, Normani revealed that she sat Dopamine aside for a while to prioritize her parents’ health. In June 2023, she shared that her father, Derrick Hamilton, was diagnosed with cancer. This news came a year after her mother, Andrea Hamilton, was going through chemotherapy for her second diagnosis with breast cancer.

“All I wanted to do was be there for them,” she said, recalling her thoughts when saw her parents undergoing treatment. “F*ck all of this. This is bigger than the music. It’s bigger than what I’m trying to accomplish. This is life or death.”

Normani also revealed “her music got them through the cancer treatments,” and her mom often checked in to see her progress in finishing the album. “I remember her asking me, ‘How’s the studio today? How’s the music coming?’ As hard as it was for me to not be with them as much as I wanted to, ultimately, pushing through made the circumstances of the last few years feel a bit lighter for my parents,” Normani said.

Though she slowed down on Dopamine, Normani hasn’t been totally silent in her post-Fifth Harmony years. She’s released a handful of solo singles between 2018 to 2022, including the viral pop gem “Motivation.”

Will Normani Go On Tour?

It seems likely. In her recent interview with Elle, she revealed she “has plans” to tour the upcoming album. Though Normani didn’t reveal more details, one thing’s for certain: Her fans are finally about to be fed.