Normani Kordei
Normani Kordei | |
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| Birth name | Normani Kordei Hamilton |
| Born | May 31, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Normani Kordei Hamilton (born May 31, 1996),[1] better known as Normani Kordei, is an American singer. She is a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which was formed on the second season of The X Factor US.
Early life[edit]
Normani Kordei Hamilton was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in New Orleans.[2] She and her family relocated to Houston, Texas, after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. At a young age, Normani competed in gymnastic and beauty pageants.[3] When she was 13 years old, she recorded her first song.[2]
Career[edit]
The X Factor[edit]
Hamilton auditioned on the second season of The X Factor US in 2012 with Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin.[4] She advanced to the next round after getting all four approval yeses from the judges. It was during the second round of boot camp that led to her elimination.[5] That marked the end of Normani's X Factor journey as a solo artist, but it wasn't until she got called, and brought back to the show and put into a group with four other girls, who would later become Fifth Harmony.[6] At the end of the show's season, the group managed to make it to the finale and finished in third place.[7]
In October 2013, Fifth Harmony released their first EP, Better Together. Subsequently, the group released their debut album, Reflection (2015), and their sophomore album, 7/27 (2016).[8] In December 2016, it was confirmed that Fifth Harmony's third album was underway.[9]
Solo projects[edit]
In 2015, Hamilton released two dance videos, "Commas" and "Do Not Disturb" with Fifth Harmony's choreographer, Sean Bankhead.[10] As of January 2017, she has also released three cover-mashups with the help of The Invaders.[11]
Dancing with the Stars[edit]
On March 1, 2017, Hamilton was revealed as one of the contestants who would compete on season 24 of Dancing with the Stars. She is paired with professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.[12]
Artistry[edit]
Musical Influences[edit]
Kordei regards Beyoncé as her main musical influence. Other influences include Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Jhené Aiko, TLC, and Destiny's Child.[13][14] In an interview with MTV, Kordei also revealed prestigious about the Canadian rapper and singer Drake, after sharing a cover of Drake's songs "Fake Love" and "Sneakin" (2016) she said: “Drake has been one of the most influential artists in this generation who consistently releases dope material. I respect his artistry so much. He always resonates with me in some way so I decided to get creative and put my own spin on this mash-up."[15] While reviewing the album 7/27, the editor Peter Meister from Sputnikmusic praised Kordei's vocals and performance during each song, he noted that "Normani's sensuality giving off a different, refreshing flavor into every song put out."[16]
Philanthropy[edit]
Along with Fifth Harmony, Hamilton had been involved with many charities like Girl Scouts of America and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.[19][20] In September 2016, Hamilton was named the Diversity Ambassador for The Cybersmile Foundation, an international non-profit organization providing support for victims of cyberbullying and online hate campaigns, after being racially abused online.[21] On January 26, 2017, Hamilton was named as the first official celebrity ambassador for the annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event & Tournament hosted by the non-profit organization A Place Called Home. [22] On February 24, 2017, it was announced that Normani partnered with American Cancer Society as a global ambassador to help increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and HPV vaccination.[23]
Discography[edit]
Tours[edit]
As a member of Fifth Harmony[edit]
- Headlining
- 2013: Harmonize America Mall Tour
- 2013: Fifth Harmony Theatre Tour
- 2014: The Worst Kept Secret Tour
- 2014: Fifth Times a Charm Tour
- 2015: Reflection Tour
- 2016: The 7/27 Tour
- Opening act
- 2013: I Wish Tour (Cher Lloyd) (North America)
- 2014: Neon Lights Tour (Demi Lovato) (North America)
- 2014: Live on Tour (Austin Mahone) (North America, Brazil)
Songwriting credits[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Don't Wanna Dance Alone" | Fifth Harmony | Better Together | Co-writer |
| "Who Are You" | ||||
| "Me & My Girls" | ||||
| 2016 | "All In My Head (Flex)" | Fifth Harmony | Co-writer[24] |
References[edit]
- ↑ @NormaniKordei (May 31, 2015). "THANK YOU so much to everyone for all of my birthday wishes I honestly couldn't have asked for better people in my life I luhh you #19" (Tweet). Retrieved February 28, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bio: Fifth Harmony". Fifth Harmony Official. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
- ↑ shuString Mag (December 8, 2016). "Normani Kordei of Fifth Harmony". shuString Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Kaitlin Cubria (May 24, 2015). "The Truth Behind Fifth Harmony’s Auditions on The X Factor". teen.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Dean Kissick (June 5, 2016). "Fifth Harmony". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Madeline Roth (July 27, 2016). "From X Factor To 7/27, Relive Fifth Harmony's Biggest Moments". MTV. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Ann Oldenburg (December 20, 2012). "'X Factor' crowns Season 2 winner". USA Today. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Madeline Roth (July 27, 2016). "From X Factor To 7/27, Relive Fifth Harmony's Biggest Moments". MTV. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Allison Hazel (December 12, 2016). "Fifth Harmony Confirms Third Album at 2016 Jingle Ball Concert". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Jessie Morris (July 14, 2015). "Fifth Harmony Star Normani Kordei Shows Off Her Dance Skills to Future's "Commas" and More". Complex. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Normani Kordei's channel on YouTube
- ↑ "'Dancing With the Stars' 2017: Season 24 celebrity cast and partners revealed on 'GMA'". ABC News. March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Bio : Fifth Harmony". www.fifthharmonyofficial.com. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ↑ Stephanie Wu (September 15, 2016). "MODEL DIARIES: IN HARMONY WITH NORMANI KORDEI". MODELISTE MEDIA. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Fifth Harmony's Normani Flawlessly Covers Drake In This New Mash-up". MTV. December 15, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Fifth Harmony - 7/27". Sputnikmusic. May 27, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ "LISTEN TO NORMANI KORDEI'S MASH-UP OF DRAKE'S 'FAKE LOVE' & 'SNEAKIN"". Rap-Up. December 15, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei Mashes Up Drake's 'Fake Love' & 'Sneakin". Billboard. December 15, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ↑ "An Exclusive Fifth Harmony Concert for Girl Scouts". Girl Scouts River Valleys. December 9, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Fifth Harmony Inspires Patients at Seacrest Studios!". Ryan Seacrest Foundation. November 8, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Regina R. Robertson (October 12, 2016). "Normani Kordei Opens Up About Her Struggle With Cyberbullies and Racist Trolls". Essence. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ Taylor Weatherby (January 26, 2017). "Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador for Stars & Strikes Charity Bowling Event". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ↑ PR Newswire (February 24, 2017). "Normani Kordei of pop group Fifth Harmony partners with the American Cancer Society as a global ambassador". Yahoo!. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ↑ "BMI Repertoire Search". BMI.com. Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
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