In reply to XYZ.

By definition the word Icon means a symbol. When this word is used to describe a person and their contributions it’s to explain their impact in a moment, not a lengthy span of time. It’s common practice that we use 10 years to gage the success of trends. Hence, stars being iconic when they do well in their respective fields for at least 10yrs. However, it’s very possible for someone or something to make a huge enough impact that it’s literally for a moment yet we remember for ever. Example: the Macarena Latin dance song was a huge hit in during the 93-95 time. We still remember that ish.. think of fashion trends that were super popular but faded from popularity but we reference them whenever I recall that year or decade.

Making it relevant. Because Normani is taking a slow yet intentional approach to her solo introduction to the game, it’s giving her an opportunity to make sure her material is very distinct and impactful. Her first video was visually stellar. The second video literally has moments ( the basketball booty trick and flip in the rain) that ppl will potentially reference when reflecting back to the new girls of this era. And now this fashion show. Yeah, to you the choreo isn’t anything you haven’t seen before but I beg to argue IT IS. Normani is fresh because she’s literally shaping up to be this cool fusion of a Janet edgy sex meets Beyoncé burlesque sexy/pretty girl ratchet ish. Prior to her there wasn’t no one doing this. It literally shows up in her dance style. She can be super technical with commercial/ traditional dance or slip into the heel burlesque joint into the hip hop ratchet ish. It’s fresh and very different from her peers. With a dope album and good run, she could definitely be an icon of the 2020s.