Doja Cat is the embodiment of the modern pop star: chronically online, stylistically elusive and blessed with the talent to bend genres to her will. She is a chameleon who effortlessly shifts between bubble-gum pop, hard-hitting rap and sultry R&B. Where her career started as a meme, she has evolved into a hit machine that maintains both radio appeal and underground credibility.
These are the ten best songs of Doja Cat, ranked by impact and quality.
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Say So
Say So launched not only Doja Cat to stardom, but also defined the sound of the TikTok era. With groovy guitar licks, light synths and Doja's silky vocals, it is a masterclass in disco revival. It sounds nostalgic for the 1970s, but the attitude is entirely now.nWhether you hate it or love it, this is pop music in its purest, most infectious form. It proved that Doja Cat was not just an internet phenomenon, but a lasting force in the music industry.
Kiss Me More (met SZA)
The definitive "song of the summer" of 2021. With a guitar loop reminiscent of Nile Rodgers and Chic, Kiss Me More is pure disco-pop perfection. SZA and Doja Cat complement each other perfectly: SZA brings the dreamy soul, Doja the playful rap. The song is sweet without being cloying and has a chorus that lodges itself permanently in your memory after one listen.
Woman
An irresistible fusion of afrobeat and pop. Woman is an ode to the "divine feminine" and celebrates femininity in all its facets. The rhythm is sultry and invites dancing, while Doja's voice effortlessly shifts between rapping and singing. The song became a worldwide hit, partly due to the viral dances, but remains a production masterpiece on its own.
Need to Know
Carried by a heavy, distorted bass line, Need to Know is a futuristic sex anthem. Doja's vocal performance here is rock solid: she sings melodiously in the chorus, but brings the verses with rhythmic precision. The production sounds like you're in a nightclub on Mars. It is explicit, hypnotic and a perfect example of her unique sound that transcends genres.
Agora Hills
A fascinating mix of dreamy 90s R&B and modern trap drums. On Agora Hills, Doja shifts between a sweet, almost childlike singing voice and hard rap verses. The lyrics are about public affection (PDA) with a partner others might look down on. The production feels hazy, fitting the "cloud rap" aesthetic, and proves she embraces melody on her Scarlet album.
Paint The Town Red
After accusations of Satanism and fights with her own fans, Doja responded with this middle finger of a track. Built around a brilliant sample of Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By", she raps with nonchalant "villain energy". The contrast between the classic soul sample and the aggressive lyrics makes the song brilliant. It became the first rap track in a year to hit number 1 in the US.
Streets
Perhaps her most atmospheric track, which had a second life thanks to the viral "Silhouette Challenge" on TikTok. Streets begins as a sultry ballad with a sample of Paul Anka's "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", then switches to dark, slow trap. It shows Doja's melancholic side: longing for an ex in a setting that feels both intimate and grim.
Juicy
The track that forced her breakthrough before she became a superstar. Juicy is built on an irresistible 80s funk bass line that gives the song a nostalgic yet fresh vibe. It is a shameless celebration of the body (specifically the backside), brought with a wink and colorful humor. Where the original version was already strong, the remix with Tyga provided the radio dominance that put her on the map.
Get Into It (Yuh)
An obvious and energetic homage to Nicki Minaj, whom she even thanks in the outro. On Get Into It (Yuh), Doja shows her rap skills with razor-fast flow and her typical voice distortions. The production is minimal and bouncy, giving her playful, almost cartoon-like energy all the space it needs. It is short, powerful and shows that, despite the pop hits, she remains a rapper at heart.
You Right (met The Weeknd)
On Planet Her, Doja fully embraced her cosmic R&B side, and You Right is its highlight. The song rides on the tension of wanting someone while being taken. The chemistry with The Weeknd is unmistakable; his signature falsetto slides perfectly over the slow, hypnotic beat, while Doja chooses a restrained, almost whispering delivery. A luxe soundtrack for infidelity in space.
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