American rapper and singer Doja Cat returns to pop in her new album, Vie.
All of the songs on the album were written solo by Doja Cat, making her the first female rapper to completely solo write an album.
Coming in at 49 minutes with 15 songs, it is her fifth studio album and follows the recent hits Scarlet and Planet Her. The songs feel like a combination of the two previous albums, with a similar pop beat to those on Planet Her and a lyrical style like Scarlet.
Doja Cat took a full two years between the release of her fourth and fifth albums, going on tour to promote Scarlet from October 2023 to July 2024.
The single for the album, “Jealous Type,” has been a hit. It has an upbeat feel and is a strong song as a single.
From the album title itself to songs such as “Lipstain” and “Happy,” the album incorporates French words and lyrics throughout. The phrase “break my heart, again, tonight,” is repeated several times in French on “Happy.”
SZA is featured on “Take Me Dancing.” It is nice to see them collaborate together again since they are both popular female artists. The song is upbeat with a retro style.
“Silly! Fun!” fits in well with Planet Her style, and is exactly what it is titled — silly and fun. The beat is simple, yet fun, and it allows Doja Cat’s singing to stand out.
“Acts of Service” sounds similar to “Agora Hills” on Scarlet. The vocalizing, echoing, and combination of soft singing and rapping make the two songs alike. The song flows well and is one of the best on the album.
Other songs such as “Cards,” “Couples Therapy,” and “Lipstain” all feature lyrical elements from Scarlet.
The album explores the combination of love, life, and exploration.
Overall, the combination of elements from her two previous albums is a good move for Doja Cat. Not only does the album together flow well, but it also establishes a recognizable style for her.
