Candy Paint (Normani song)
| "Candy Paint" | ||||
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| Single by Normani | ||||
| from the album Dopamine | ||||
| Released | May 31, 2024 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Composer(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tommy Brown | |||
| Normani singles chronology | ||||
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"Candy Paint" is a song by American singer Normani. It was released on May 31, 2024, by RCA Records as the second single from her debut solo album Dopamine (2024).
Background and promotion[edit]
On May 6, 2024, Normani announced that her single "Candy Paint" would serve as the second single from her debut solo album Dopamine (2024).[1] The song was later released on her 28th birthday, May 31.[2]
Composition[edit]
Normani stated that "Candy Paint" is "a performance record first…", and further described the track as "Fun, energetic, bossy. It's bold. It's sassy but assertive".[3]
The song features Normani singing about seducing her rival's romantic partner with the lyrics "I can make your n***a hit the race if I wanted / Baby, I could take your place if I wanted".[4]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from Genius.[5]
- Normani – vocals, songwriting
- Tommy Brown – production
- Mike Bozzi – engineering
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing, mastering
- Mike Seaberg – mixing, mastering
- Jacob Richards – mixing assistance
- Chris Bhikoo – mixing assistance
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[6] | 15 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 34 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 31, 2024 | RCA | [9] |
References[edit]
- ^ Hilbun, Anna (May 8, 2024). "Glitter Magazine | Normani Announces New Single, 'Candy Paint'". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (May 31, 2024). "Normani Dons The Villain Role On "Candy Paint"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (May 31, 2024). "Normani Dons The Villain Role On "Candy Paint"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ D-Money (June 4, 2024). "Normani Shines Up Real Nice With A Coat Of 'Candy Paint'". SoulBounce. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Normani – Candy Paint, retrieved June 14, 2024
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of June 26, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Normani Kordei Chart History: Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (May 31, 2024). "Normani Drops New Song 'Candy Paint'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 14, 2024.