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Epic Moments From Normani’s Motivation Music Video

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August 17, 2019

Peter Dredd

Normani Premieres ‘Motivation’ Music Video

Normani from the popular ‘Fifth Harmony’ group released ‘Motivation’ music video yesterday and it’s been trending on social media ever since.

“Motivation” is the lead single off the pop superstar upcoming solo debut album, and it’s leaving fans with their jaws on the floor.

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Normani takes us back in time in Motivation music video which dropped yesterday. The “X-Factor” alum is making a name for herself one steamy scene at a time.

Motivation music video is filled with throwbacks to pop culture fashion moments and tributes to other artists, from Beyoncé to Jennifer Lopez.

This Normani video is giving me Britney Baby On More Time vibes with these schoolyard dancing/tumbling scenes. #Motivation pic.twitter.com/ziCfjRrBhB

— Sarah (@sarahtalksmedia) August 16, 2019

Starting off with a teenage Normani watching BET’s “106 & Park” in her grandma’s New Orleans home, her daydream about being a music star quickly becomes reality, as the singer dances her way through the neighborhood as she promises to “be your motivation to stay and get it tonight.”

Normani is seen wearing an outfit with her birth month written on it.

The throwback video features nods to a number of music videos from Normani’s formative years: her intro in low-slung jeans and a white crop top is reminiscent of Beyonce’s 2003 “Crazy in Love.”

There are also shades of “I’m Real” and “Baby One More Time” in her slick moves on the basketball court.

Normani dances in the rain wearing a crystal-encrusted bodysuit, in what appears to be a throwback to Beyoncé’s Dangerously in Love album cover and a scene from Ciara’s Gimmie Dat music video. There are also nods to Aaliyah, and an undeniable homage to Rihanna’s “Umbrella.”