Why did Normani’s "Motivation" flop?

[sullivanSP]

Hey Exhalers, @JordanMiller

Normani’s Motivation was supposed to be her big break. The intro makes me laugh now and I feel bad. Normani has BIG industry players backing her, I loved this song and follow her. I’m still shocked nothing else has been released from her. Her time is ticking. Why has she not become the world’s biggest thing yet ? 
She is mega talented, is she even recording new music ? 
i feel like she takes really long breaks for an artist that’s looking to become mainstream. 
 

The music video was beautiful and the song was great. It was a total ear worm. What a shame 

[lustwecantcontrol]

The song really isn’t that great, there’s something about it that just seems kinda dated and blah! It doesn’t have enough wow factor for a breakout single tbh! 

[sullivanSP]

6 minutes ago, lustwecantcontrol said:

dated

I really enjoyed it because of its dated sound which may sound odd lol   but I can imagine me saying in 2031, 
“music used to be so great” then turning on Motivation and think to myself this is the sound of the late 10’s 

[OnlyFacts]

It didn’t flop. It was a top 40 hit and did moderately well. She promoted it with one performance. Let’s not forget fifth harmony’s first song only hit like 78 or something. Give her time. Damn. She’ll be fine

 

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[Fenixxx123]

I don´t think it flopped. She slayed her Vmas perfomance and was very well criticized.

I like motivation the song and video

[Alxatc]

Motivation is one of my top 25 most played on Apple Music... I loved it!! Not sure why I didn’t hear it on the radio more often... I think she’s super talented, and I wish her all the success in the world, but I will say that she doesn’t have that unique and recognizable voice that I believe really makes a true superstar. Regardless I hope she comes out with something new? It’s like after that she just kinda stopped. I loved the song with Megan Thee Stallion but where are you sis? 

[GimmeMore17]

I don't think it sounded unique enough...for me it immediately song reminded me lots of Beyonce's "Check On It" with the syncopation, etc. And we've heard big trumpets plenty on other songs relatively recently. I think it was primarily her performance and the video elevated the song as much as it  got to, but I don't think the actual song quality holds up IMO

[Blackout2006]

2 hours ago, GimmeMore17 said:

I don't think it sounded unique enough...for me it immediately song reminded me lots of Beyonce's "Check On It" with the syncopation, etc. And we've heard big trumpets plenty on other songs relatively recently. I think it was primarily her performance and the video elevated the song as much as it  got to, but I don't think the actual song quality holds up IMO

I think like 80% of its hype it received was because of its music video 

Btw,

Welcome to Exhale @GimmeMore17

Come to breathe heavy, and spill the tea 

[MrPieceOfMe]

6 hours ago, Blackout2006 said:

Welcome to Exhale @GimmeMore17

Come to breathe heavy, and spill the tea 

He joined in 2008, but who cares 

[Blackout2006]

56 minutes ago, Britney_Love_Fan said:

He joined in 2008, but who cares 

Lets pretend NOT

56 minutes ago, Britney_Love_Fan said:

He joined 8 days ago, but who cares 

8 days, is VERY little, gurl what u talking about? 

[MrPieceOfMe]

29 minutes ago, Blackout2006 said:

8 days, is VERY little, gurl what u talking about? 

More like 4500 days, but it's almost the same 

[Jordan Miller]

Hmmm I don't agree it flopped. I feel like overall it was widely well received. It's an awesome song and had a great video. 

[PARKBOM]

Literally THIS.

The hype only lasted like 5 minutes.

Her team should’ve taken advantage back then with all the “Motivation” buzz.. 

 

[Britney'sBish]

Because they keep giving my girl trash songs! Where are the bops!?

Bish slays a music video, she just needs a legitimate bop that isn't someone's leftovers or by the number soundtrack song.

[sullivanSP]

1 minute ago, Britney'sBish said:

someone's leftovers or by the number soundtrack song

It was written by Ariana and I think it showed tbh, it just doesn’t fit Normani that well

[Britney'sBish]

Just now, sullivanSP said:

It was written by Ariana and I think it showed tbh, it just doesn’t fit Normani that well

There's a reason Ariana didn't keep it, it's just not that good and boring. Just like NASA...

[GimmeMore17]

8 hours ago, Blackout2006 said:

I think like 80% of its hype it received was because of its music video 

Btw,

Welcome to Exhale @GimmeMore17

Come to breathe heavy, and spill the tea 

Thanks   I did join a while ago but have mainly a lurker since - excited to participate more now with the Army

[OnlyBeyonce]

because is a complete copy of check on it by beyonce'

[sullivanSP]

21 minutes ago, Britney'sBish said:

NASA

Omg you did not slate NASA LIKE THAT. MY FAVE THANK U NEXT TRACK ALONG WITH IN MY HEAD 

[sullivanSP]

16 minutes ago, OnlyBeyonce said:

because is a complete copy of check on it by beyonce'

Hmm that resemblance did slide past me. I would’ve never known that resemblance until you stated it. I don’t really like Check on it tho.