Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, professionally known as Doja Cat, is a renowned American rapper and singer hailing from Los Angeles. Her musical journey commenced on SoundCloud, where she began crafting and sharing her songs.
Her track “So High” garnered the attention of Kemosabe and RCA Records, leading to a joint record deal and the release of her debut EP, “Purrr!” in 2014.
Despite a brief hiatus in music releases and a somewhat unremarkable rollout of her debut studio album, “Amala” in 2018, Doja Cat achieved viral fame as an internet meme sensation with her 2018 single, “Mooo!”—a whimsical tune where she humorously claims to be a cow. Capitalizing on her rising popularity, she unveiled her second studio album, “Hot Pink,” the following year. This album soared into the top 10 of the US Billboard 200 chart and spawned the chart-topping single, “Say So,” with a remix featuring Nicki Minaj, which dominated the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2021, her third studio album, “Planet Her,” exhibited tremendous success, spending three consecutive weeks at the second spot on the Billboard 200 chart. This album spawned several top 10 hits, including “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, “Need to Know,” and “Woman.”
Doja Cat’s fourth studio album, “Scarlet,” is set to embrace a more hip-hop-oriented sound and has already made waves with the release of its single, “Paint the Town Red.” This track has proven to be her most significant hit to date, reaching the pinnacle of charts in the US, the UK, and numerous other countries.
Renowned for her prowess as a technical rapper, a knack for melodious compositions, and a captivating visual presence, Doja Cat has earned acclaim from The Wall Street Journal. Her music videos and songs often go viral on social media platforms like TikTok. Additionally, she boasts an absurdist online persona and a captivating stage presence, deeply entrenched in internet culture.
Throughout her career, Doja Cat has garnered an array of accolades, including a Grammy Award, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, and four MTV Video Music Awards. In 2023, she received recognition as one of the 100 most influential people globally, as acknowledged by Time magazine.
