Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini and also known simply as Doja, is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and producer from Los Angeles, United States. Her music blends pop, rap, R&B, and dance influences, marked by witty lyricism, strong visuals, and internet-savvy creativity.
Starting as a teenager sharing tracks online, she signed early to Kemosabe/RCA and released the EP "Purrr!" in 2014. Her debut album "Amala" (2018) gained attention alongside the viral novelty track "Mooo!", and the single "Juicy" expanded her audience. The breakthrough came with "Hot Pink" (2019), powered by "Say So", which became a global hit. She cemented mainstream status with "Planet Her" (2021), spawning "Kiss Me More" with SZA, "Need to Know", "Woman", and "Streets", and earning major awards, including a Grammy for "Kiss Me More". In 2023 she shifted toward a darker, rap-forward sound on "Scarlet", led by "Attention", "Paint the Town Red", "Agora Hills", and "Demons".
Key releases include the albums "Amala", "Hot Pink", "Planet Her", and "Scarlet"; notable singles include "Mooo!", "Juicy", "Say So", "Streets", "Kiss Me More", "Need to Know", "Woman", "Paint the Town Red", and "Agora Hills".
