I used to be really nervous to perform in front of people. I would cry.
When I get on stage, Beyonce is my alter ego. The way that she's Beyonce in real life and then Sasha Fierce on stage, I'm Normani in real life, and then I pretend to be Beyonce on stage. I just love that she's constantly reinventing herself but stays true to who she is as a person - and she wears so many hats in her life.
I remember seeing my father shaving my mother's head in the bathroom after her chemo treatments; It was so traumatizing.
I grew up dancing, so that was always my first dream. But I also have a passion for acting. I would love to step inside of a character and be somebody that I'm not, because I feel like it just gives me an outlet to express myself without being me.
For me it's hard, especially being a young African-American woman. My dad doesn't look like what you might call the 'safe' African-American male that America would accept, if you know what I mean.
It's impossible for five people to have the exact same ambitions all around.
The way I see it, my blood, sweat, and tears are not just for me; it's for Fifth Harmony as well. We have been blessed. Most groups have lead singers, but we don't.
I think there's a contrast between being vulnerable and, you know, 'Girl Power!' I think it's important to have that balance because you don't have to be strong all the time.
You can't allow someone's hate to dictate your life.
Knowing that you're not alone really does make all the difference in the world.
For me, beauty really does come from within, and that may sound cliche, but it's true.
I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I just feel like it's something that always been inside of me.
I could never repay my parents for always pushing me and believing in me as much as they did.
I was inspired by Solange's album, 'A Seat At The Table,' from the moment that I heard it. She has clearly taken the time to create a unique body of work and emote through her music from a true place.
I've been through so much, especially coming from New Orleans where there was Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I had to pick up. We had to move, make new friends, and I think my family was just strong for me as well because we had to start completely over again.
I kind of have to take pieces of myself to fit what it is that radio wants.
I have so much in me that people don't even know, and I can't wait to offer it to them.
I hate the fact that people can judge based on something that isn't fully given to them. Like, this isn't the full product.
It's really important to look at yourself in the mirror and have a conversation. Tell yourself you're beautiful every single day. Even if you're not feeling that great in an outfit, but you like how your hair looks, focus on that.
What I normally do before going on stage is pray - normally we do a group prayer with the crew or whoever is around, like our security guard, our tour manager and whoever else is back there and wants to pray with us.
