Normani and Cardi B dispense with the need to maintain any resemblance of social distancing as they get up-close and personal in the video their latest song, 'Wild Side'. The 'Motivation' singer has largely been putting things on the back burner of late having last released a track back in January 2020 when she dueted with Megan Thee Stallion on 'Diamonds'.
On 'Wild Side' Normani has definitely turned up the heat as she and Cardi B deliver up a smoldering combination of sensual and sexy sassyness. Normani provides a super smooth R&B vocal performance as she introduces us to her first lead single in almost two years. The polished restraint in the silky voice of Normani is contrasted with the more unequivocal utterances of 'WAP' singer Cardi B.
Where Normani shows some reserve Cardi B doesn't beat around the bush! Normani starts with a degree of subtlety as she sings, "I'm ready to pull up on you, I'm ready to do what I do, Baby, what you wanna do?" where as Cardi B is a little more direct when she sings, "Tell me how you want it, Put me on my back, on my stomach, Baby, let me blow it like a trumpet, I can do it all, I can probably suck a watermelon through a straw."
The accompanying video, directed by Tanu Muino who previously worked with Cardi B on 'UP', is as polished as the song itself. The numerous outfits and stylised sets only serve to seduce you further as Normani and Cardi B sizzle on screen. The scene changes and choreography are perfectly thought through and the visualisation compliments the song to a tee.
Normani may not be a prolific artist but when she drops a tune she certainly makes sure it's the best representation of her it can be. 'Wild Side' is thought to be the first release from the long awaited debut album from Normani although no details have yet been confirmed. We'll keep you posted.