And as their name implies, the group favored flawless five-part harmonies, which had undeniable roots in both ’70s soul groups and ’90s R&B acts. On their first two albums, 2015’s Reflection and 2016’s 7/27, they embraced the mid-2010s pop empowerment boom, espousing the power of a healthy self-image (“Worth It”) and sexual assertiveness (“Work from Home”). Their 2013 debut single, “Miss Movin’ On,” possesses echoes of 2000s emo-rock, although the group became known for wielding a sleek style indebted to neon-hued ’80s electro and ’90s hip-hop. However, while One Direction gleefully embraced the classic boy-band handbook, the members of Fifth Harmony-Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui-put a decidedly modern spin on traditional girl-group tropes. Both groups initially had five members, were formed on the reality show The X Factor, and finished third in their respective seasons. Whether it’s reintroducing “pumps and a bump” on the steamy “He Like That,” not falling for BS on “Lonely Night,” or exposing the “Messy” side of love, this LP has a few possible candidates for the gay anthem of 2017.įor more stories about the LGBTQ community and our fiercest allies, follow Billboard Pride on Facebook.It’s easy to see the similarities between 2010s teen-pop powerhouses Fifth Harmony and One Direction. Fifth Harmony, The Album, Is Perfect For Playlistsįifth Harmony usually offers anthems and on their first effort as a quartet they… “Deliver”! Their eponymous third studio album is a bop-filled release capturing the moody aspects of millennial dating: Perfect for their legion of fans who go through the same experiences.
Prior to the performance, Normani and Ally spoke with Advocate and said their decision to perform at Pride was to celebrate their diverse group of fans “expressing who they are.” During their set, 5H performed Reflection singles “Worth It,” “Sledgehammer,” and “BO$$” alongside an acoustic cover of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” and a Mariah Carey medley.ĥ.
In 2015 - back when the group was a quintet with Camila Cabello - Fifth Harmony performed at L.A.
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