Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamin, is a South African-born American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She gained popularity after releasing her debut single “So High” in 2014.
Early Life and Career
Doja Cat was born on October 21, 1995, in Tarzana, California. Her mother, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, is a Jewish-American painter, and her father, Dumisani Dlamini, is a South African actor, composer, and film producer.
Doja Cat started writing and producing music at the age of 16. She released her debut EP “Purrr!” in 2014, which included the hit single “So High.” The song gained popularity on social media and helped her gain a fan following.
Breakthrough Success
In 2018, Doja Cat released her single “Mooo!” which went viral on social media and helped her gain mainstream attention. The song was a humorous take on her love for cows and included a music video that featured her dressed in a cow costume.
The same year, she released her debut studio album “Amala” which received critical acclaim and helped her gain more fans. The album included the hit singles “Go to Town” and “Tia Tamera.”
Rise to Fame
In 2019, Doja Cat released her single “Juicy” which became a commercial success and peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was later remixed with rapper Tyga and helped her gain more popularity.
Doja Cat’s second studio album “Hot Pink” was released in 2019, which included the hit singles “Say So” and “Streets.” The album received critical acclaim and helped her become one of the rising stars of the music industry.
Controversies
Doja Cat has been involved in several controversies throughout her career. In May 2020, she was accused of participating in racist chat rooms and using racist language. She later apologized for her actions and denied being racist.
In June 2020, Doja Cat faced backlash for releasing a song titled “Dindu Nuffin” which is a derogatory term used to mock victims of police brutality. She apologized for the song and claimed that it was taken out of context.
Conclusion
Despite the controversies surrounding her, Doja Cat has managed to become one of the rising stars of the music industry. Her unique style and catchy songs have helped her gain a huge fan following. She continues to evolve as an artist and is expected to release more music in the coming years.
