"I want to be the only Normani, not the next Bey. I want to prove myself first" blah blah blah, you get the gist of it. The thing is, I do not see Bey in Normani as an overall performer. Therefore, I can easily understand why she would not want that label attached to her. I think people only compare the two because they both incorporate dance and high-octane energy into their performances. I see more Janet and Britney in Normani than Beyoncé. The skill level in her dancing is more athletic, BUT... her singing voice is average at best. I agree with one of my readers who stated that she doesn't have a distinct voice like Bey or Rihanna. But performance wise, she can command a lot of buzz and attention. I do think it's a tad bit harsh that she is seen more as the next Teyana or Tinashe (note: I am not fully disagreeing), but until her debut album drops (she talks about that too), we won't know the full capacity of where her popularity lies.