In the interim, Normani found herself embroiled in a copyright dispute over "Dancing With a Stranger," but she and Smith ultimately prevailed. Last year, Normani also switched up her team ...

But the demand and anticipation has remained strong; Normani has 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and her song “Dancing with a Stranger” with Smith has over a billion streams.

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Normani is getting ready to release her long-awaited solo album, which fans have been hoping to hear for years. As the title’s ...