Candy Paint (Normani song)

"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).

"Candy Paint"
Single by Normani
from the album Dopamine
ReleasedMay 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
GenreR&B
Length2:50
LabelRCA
Composer(s)
  • Tommy Brown
  • Jacob Gago
  • June Nawakii
  • Kenyon "KC" Moore
  • Tyler Rohn
  • LaQuan Hazzard
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Tommy Brown
Normani singles chronology
"1:59"
(2024)		 "Candy Paint"
(2024)

Background and promotion

On May 6, 2024, Normani announced that her single "Candy Paint", would serve as the third single from her debut solo album Dopamine (2024).[1] The song was later released on her 28th birthday, May 31.[2]

Composition

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

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
Chart performance for "Candy Paint"
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
Release history and formats for "Candy Paint"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 31, 2024
RCA [9]

References
  1. Hilbun, Anna (May 8, 2024). "Glitter Magazine | Normani Announces New Single, 'Candy Paint'". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. Horvath, Zachary (May 31, 2024). "Normani Dons The Villain Role On "Candy Paint"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  3. Horvath, Zachary (May 31, 2024). "Normani Dons The Villain Role On "Candy Paint"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. D-Money (June 4, 2024). "Normani Shines Up Real Nice With A Coat Of 'Candy Paint'". SoulBounce. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. Normani – Candy Paint, retrieved June 14, 2024
  6. "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of June 26, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  8. "Normani Kordei Chart History: Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  9. Samuels, Keithan (May 31, 2024). "Normani Drops New Song 'Candy Paint'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
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