Normani feels "more connected" to herself than ever before.
Normani
The 24-year-old singer - who first found fame as part of Fifth Harmony - is currently preparing to release her debut solo album, and she thinks she's finally found the perfect mindset for her new record.
She explained: "For a long time, I was stressed out about checking boxes like, ‘Is this black enough? Is this pop enough?’ But music started feeling way better when I just went into the studio with the mentality of being Normani."
The chart-topping singer is determined to be authentic with her solo album.
She told Women's Health magazine: "People will always remember how you made them feel and what a record did for them.
"My lyrics have more depth, and they’re more intentional and come from a more authentic place, because I now feel more connected to myself than before."
The 'Motivation' hitmaker also explained that the coronavirus lockdown has given her the opportunity to focus on her personal wellbeing.
She shared: "I’ve been able to meditate more and take a time-out before allowing anybody else to affect my energy.
"Before I talk to anybody, before I look at a text, before I go on Instagram, I centre myself in my room and pray and do breathing exercises and create my own space so that I have a foundation to walk on throughout the rest of the day."
Meanwhile, the pop star previously revealed she wants to "change lives" through her music.
Normani believes she has a "bigger" purpose in life than just recording catchy songs.
She said: "Honestly, for me, it's bigger than the music.
"As much as I love what I do, I want to change lives and I want to reach as many people as I can."
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