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Doechii’s ‘What It Is’ Was Originally Intended for Normani, According to Songwriter

Doechii's breakout hit "What It Is" was originally written for Normani, but she passed on it, according to songwriter Blush.

Doechii’s 2023 breakout hit “What It Is (Block Boy)” was originally intended to land on Normani ‘s debut album according to songwriter Bianca “Blush” Atterberry. Atterberry explained over the weekend in a TikTok video how she was commissioned by RCA Records to write tracks for Normani and what led to “What It Is” eventually landing with Doechii. The J White Did It and Brian Kennedy-produced track served as the TDE rapper’s first Billboard Hot 100 entry, which hit the top 40 and peaked at No.

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