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Dionne Warwick Says Doja Cat Never Reached Out For Sample As She Makes It Clap In Bathrobe

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As one of the biggest and most acclaimed hits of the year, it was very hard to avoid Doja Cat’s “Paint The Town Red” in 2023. However, it seems like the song’s point of inspiration never even heard about what the song wanted to do before it actually came out. Moreover, Dionne Warwick recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and spoke about how the rapper and singer sampled her hit “Walk On By” in the chart-topper. At one point, she recalled not even knowing that Doja wanted to record that song, at which point Clarkson brought up that they probably had to ask permission to clear the sample.

Then, Warwick said that she didn’t hear anything about clearing the sample, but still showed love to the song and thanked Doja Cat for introducing her work to a whole new generation. As such, it seems like there are no hard feelings here about this song becoming so huge, even if the 82-year-old was a bit out of the loop. Of course, it’s entirely possible that this sample clearance occurred between each artist’s teams and not between them personally. We might never know for sure, but the important thing is that this is an amicable relationship.

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Dionne Warwick On “Paint The Town Red” Sample: Watch

Funnily enough, given that she’s such a legend in music, it’s no surprise that this wasn’t Dionne Warwick’s first hip-hop crossover. Her other famous one is much different, though, as it involves her reprimanding Snoop Dogg and his crew about their lyrics. “We were kind of, like, scared and shook up,” Tha Doggfather told CNN about her words. “We’re powerful right now, but she’s been powerful forever: thirty-some years in the game, in the big home with a lot of money and success. We were the most gangster as you could be, but that day at Dionne Warwick’s house, I believe we got out-gangstered that day. I made it a point to put out records of joy. Dionne, I hope I became the jewel that you saw when I was the little, dirty rock that was in your house. I hope I’m making you proud.”

Doja Cat Throws It Back In A Bathrobe: Watch

Meanwhile, the Scarlet hitmaker hasn’t commented on this, but she did show how she can make it clap with no hands. It’s been nice to see her having fun online amid a lot of busy movement. While Doja recently apologized for a lackluster concert on tour, hopefully the rest of it picks up with grace and excitement. For more on Dionne Warwick and Doja Cat, log back into HNHH.

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Yung Miami Denies Shading Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat & Cardi B Collabs

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Sadly, much of hip-hop’s media, fandom, and social media activity can’t help but feed into desires for a “catfight” or two. Moreover, femcees often deal with forces that put them against each other, whether that’s a misinterpreted competitive spirit, omissions, or constant comparisons. But a lot of the time, these accusations aren’t reflective of any real conflict or drama: just a chance to stir something up. For an example of this, look no further than the City Girls’ latest interview. While speaking to Cosmopolitan for their ironically named Cheap Shots show, many fans thought that they indirectly disregarded Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Specifically, this was during their answer to a question about going through eight female collaborators in their career’s history in as little time as possible. Yung Miami mentioned Kim Petras, Latto, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Muni Long, Ciara, and Lola Brooke in response. “That’s all… I don’t got no more. I think that’s all the female artists,” the podcast host remarked incorrectly due to a slip in memory in that 30-second timeframe. When a behind-the-scenes set worked pointed out Meg and Doja, the Florida duo laughed and moved on, as if to clown themselves for forgetting in the first place.

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Yung Miami Responds To Fans Looking For A Fight

Still, this didn’t sit well with some fans online, who immediately assumed their omission of these artists was deliberate. But Yung Miami is tired of these constant black-and-white expectations to either always shout out artists or combat them. On Twitter, she blasted fans once again for taking her words out of context and aggrandizing them. “We literally had 30 seconds to remember the [people] we collaborated with in the spur of the moment lol,” Caresha expressed on Wednesday (November 15). “It was [supposed] to be fun. Y’all [people] really make up ANYTHING STFU!” If she’s dissing you, you will definitely know for sure.

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Meanwhile, what do you think about this whole exchange? Is Yung Miami just trying to divert attention from other beefs with other disses or are feud-hungry fans just taking advantage of the rumor mill? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, come back to HNHH for more on Yung Miami, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat.

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Doja Cat’s New Tour Photo Dump Shows Off Her Spider Energy: See Pictures

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Doja Cat’s Scarlet tour is in full effect, and it’s certainly proving itself to be a notable, eventful, and stimulating experience. Of course, it got bogged down by technical difficulties just like any other show, but she hilariously played it off to cater to the crowd. That just proves the showmanship, talent, and good sense of humor that the Los Angeles artist is keeping up no matter what comes her way. However, she also wants to show everyone who skipped out on this trek that they will regret doing so. Moreover, with the “Agora Hills” MC’s latest Instagram photo dump, she showcased the amazing fits, visual set designs, and hazy atmosphere that Scarlet is taking across the U.S.

Furthermore, having set posts from her on social media might actually be for the best. That’s because, whenever Doja Cat goes on Instagram Live and goes for more unfiltered engagement, there’s always some big concern and worry on behalf of her fans. It’s hard to tell how much of these are just shocked reactions and how many are genuinely worried for her. Regardless, it definitely won’t slow the 28-year-old down, and all we can hope for is that she’s just playing things up for social media clicks and isn’t actually in need of a check-in.

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Doja Cat’s Tour Photo Dump: Scroll Through The Pics Below

Aside from that contentious fan relationship, which escalated a lot this year due to her comments on her “Kittenz” and on fandom as a whole, they still have a lot to look forward to from her. For example, Doja Cat recently previewed her upcoming collaboration with Doechii, who’s also on the Scarlet tour. Hopefully that traveling chemistry manifests in a great way for some more amazing music. After all, she impressed many doubters with Scarlet, and the project shows that any antics she’s in don’t hamper her potential for great material.

Still, her aloof and often sassy attitude can result in just as many grievances as they can in funny moments. When Doja flipped off the camera in a pic with fans, she inspired as many laughs as criticisms. Either way you slice it, it’s hard to glue your eyes off the screen when all the colors you see become Scarlet on this tour. For more news and the latest updates on Doja Cat, stay posted on HNHH.

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Doja Cat Keeps Dominating The Billboard Hot 100 With “Paint The Town Red”

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Doja Cat’s Scarlet is still in heavy rotation, it seems, as the new album’s biggest hit single continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Moreover, “Paint The Town Red” bounced back from No. 2 to return to the No. 1 spot on the ranking, beating out artists like Taylor Swift, SZA, and more. In addition, it marks her first multi-week chart-topping song, as her previous No. 1 hit “Say So” with Nicki Minaj held the placement for a single week. Just three weeks earlier, the Los Angeles native’s single became the first hip-hop record to reach the top spot in over a year. The last track to do so was the Queen’s “Super Freaky Girl,” and it’s funny to see all these links pop up with their commercial performances.

Furthermore, this is proving to be a great year for Doja Cat, even despite her relationship with her fans and what her fans think of her rumored relationship. WIth Scarlet, she pretty effectively switched lanes into more straightforward, but nonetheless engaging rap fare. Given that “Paint The Town Red” is a solid fusion of the “Balut” MC’s various styles, it’s no wonder that this was the track to make it big. That being said, don’t let that assessment keep you sleeping on the rest of the tracklist, because there’s a lot of quality to find.

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Doja Cat’s “Paint The Town Red”: Watch The Music Video

Other big names on the Billboard Hot 100 for this charting week include Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer,” which rose from No. 6 to No. 4. SZA also continues to show that she’s a commercial and critical darling, as “Snooze” occupied the second spot. Funnily enough, this is her third track to get to either No. 1 or 2 (all of which were this year), following “Kill Bill” and “Slime You Out” with Drake. There’s been some steep chart competition in 2023, although admittedly not as much as other years.

Meanwhile, Scarlet itself is also proving itself to be quite successful on the Billboard charts, exceeding initial expectations. With just three months left to go in the year, there’s still time for Doja to etch herself more firmly in the 2023 chart history books. We’ll see how much further along “Paint The Town Red” captivates fans this year. For more news and the latest updates on Doja Cat, stay posted on HNHH.

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Doja Cat’s “Scarlet” Performers Take Over U.K. Streets As She Breaks A New Spotify Record

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Scarlet is finally here, and if there’s anyone in the United Kingdom who didn’t know, they found out the hard way on Saturday (September 23). Moreover, Doja Cat sent out various actors covered from head to toe in red tights and paint to promote the new project. As they dance and make wild faces for the amused crowd, you can hear some of the Los Angeles native’s new tracks in the background. It’s certainly a creative way to create buzz around a new phase in your career, especially such a seemingly dark aesthetic turn. Still, it’s not like the “Paint The Town Red” MC has never played with aesthetics like these before in her music or with her image.

As such, this is actually quite the cool and fitting promo move for Doja Cat, especially in another country outside of her own. Lots of people are probably tired of hearing about her supposed satanic ties in the States, and maybe other nations haven’t caught up yet. Regardless, it’s something that clearly caught passerby’s eyes, as you can see people pulling out their phones as they approach the dancers. Also, with Halloween right around the corner, the move could be the dawn of the spooky season this year for anyone who saw it.

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Doja Cat’s “Demons” Roam U.K. Streets

What’s more is that the 27-year-old’s promotional efforts proved to pay off, and will likely continue to do so. According to Chart Data, Doja Cat’s Scarlet officially broke Spotify’s record for the biggest debut for a female artist’s hip-hop album in the platform’s history. This puts her in the same league as titans like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more superstars. Of course, the hitmaker was already in that conversation, but this is just adding a little extra proof to silence any doubters.

Scarlet Enters The Spotify History Books

Meanwhile, this commercial success also hints that she will have a top ten debut on the Billboard 200 chart with Scarlet. It’s been interesting to hear fan reception to the album considering Doja’s public controversies and her change in aesthetics. Do you think she stuck the landing? Let us know in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Doja Cat.

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Doja Cat & Doechii Lead The Way On Our Latest “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update

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As we enter the final months of the year, plenty of artists want to keep the heat up on our latest Fire Emoji playlist update. Leading the way is Doja Cat, who just dropped her highly anticipated and evolutionary new album, Scarlet. In particular, the tracks “Wet Vagina” and “Agora Hills” pack a big punch, showcasing how the Los Angeles native leveled up her rapping game. However, no one this week was able to best Doechii’s raw and gritty energy on her latest single, “Pacer.” Following plenty of other hit releases and more industry crew by the week, the TDE MC is poised to cement herself as a top-tier lyricist and artist very soon.

In addition, our Fire Emoji playlist highlights Moneybagg Yo and Sexyy Red’s new collab single, the raunchy but simply effective “Big Dawg.” Of course, it wasn’t just chart-toppers and established stars that impressed this week. For example, 2FeetBino and BabyDrill’s new cut “Starstruck” is a hard-hitting piece of trap that is as bombastic, confident, and boastful as you would expect. It’s more expressive and passionate than your average street rap odyssey, while using the elements like sparse, menacing pianos that make those tracks memorable.

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Moving away from stateside hip-hop on Fire Emoji, though, UK drillers Headie One, K-Trap, and Clavish form a smooth and relentless “TRIPLE THREAT” with their new single. Also, Doja wasn’t the only one to drop an LP this week, with Lil Tecca’s “Dead or Alive” being a rage-infused highlight on his new project TEC. Other highlights on that album include features from Kodak Black and Ken Carson, plus the playful and infectious melodies that the 21-year-old is well-known for. Speaking of catchy melodies, Bryson Tiller assisted Lola Brooke’s new song “You,” which is a bit of a throwback to 2000s R&B/rap crossovers.

Finally, EARTHGANG and the supergroup Spillage Village’s “Flavors of Karma” is a funky, off-kilter, and lyrically and structurally impressive cut from the duo’s new EP RIP Human Art. As for this week’s lyrical standout, look no further than Rome Streetz and Joey Bada$$’s new collaboration, “Fire At Ya Idle Mind.” If you want to hear these and other amazing bangers from this year, check out our Fire Emoji playlist update above. For the latest great music releases each week, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Doja Cat Shatters Spotify’s Records History With This New Achievement

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With this year’s run of new singles, the most recent of which (“Balut“) arrived this week, Doja Cat is on fire. Moreover, the Los Angeles artist built up a lot of steam with impressive rap performances, ethereal instrumentals, and a lot of social media promotion and hype. Now, we have a newly broken all-time Spotify record to represent her dominance and success in this new era of her career. The 27-year-old now has the most monthly listeners out of any female rapper in history with over 65.7 million. For those curious, the next MC in line is Nicki Minaj, who has about 61.6 million monthly Spotify listeners as of writing this article.

Fans likely remember that the Queen’s remix of Doja Cat’s “Say So” shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. That was their first No. 1 single individually, and the “Attention” rapper nabbed another one this year with “Paint The Town Red.” In fact, it was the first rap song to claim the highest spot on those charts in over a year. As if this story wasn’t already tightly woven enough, the last rap song to have done so was Nicki’s own “Super Freaky Girl.”

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Doja Cat Breaks Records Once Again

Furthermore, all this success and acclaim is leading up to Doja Cat’s next album, Scarlet, which die-hards have been waiting patiently for over a long period of time. However, that’s not to say that it’s all been peaches and cream when it comes to her fanbase and this album rollout. The Planet Her hitmaker lost a lot of fans with her public statements, such as speaking negatively on superfans, dismissing her past catalog, and her rumored relationship with controversial figure J. Cyrus. With these new singles, though, she proved that all of that can become moot if you continue to back it up with great art.

Still, we’ll see if that persists as a narrative leading up to Scarlet or if her extracurriculars catch up to her. It’s been a very interesting back-and-forth to witness, especially considering that these new singles are quite the sonic shift from past albums. As chaotic as media coverage around her has been as of late, nothing is quite as important as the music. The numbers come after, and they give credence to her evolution. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for the latest updates and news on Doja Cat.

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Doja Cat’s “Scarlet”: New Reports Hint At Album Length & Tracklist Size

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Doja Cat’s upcoming album Scarlet will arrive amid massive hype concerning new sounds, a strained fanbase relationship, and two excellent singles in “Attention” and “Paint The Town Red.” Moreover, new reports online hinted at the tracklist’s size and the overall project’s length, though they are unconfirmed as of writing this article. According to Pop Tingz, the 27-year-old’s latest full-length effort will contain 20 tracks, totaling 55 minutes in length. Furthermore, this means that there would be an average track length of almost three minutes, which the two singles already broke. As such, there will probably be plenty of surprises and variety across the LP, and we’d expect no less from the superstar.

“This new album is more introspective, but I’m not leaning so hard into that to where it becomes boring,” Doja Cat told Harper’s Bazaar in an interview. “So I want to give stories and bops. It’s a nice mixture of both. I think this project is a really fun canvas for me to play with my rap skills and talk about what’s going on in my life. But I’m not abandoning who I was and what I know about pop and singing and that aspect of music.”

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Doja Cat’s Rumored New Album Updates

However, we still don’t know when Scarlet (one of plenty of working titles the Los Angeles native cycled through during this rollout) will come out. Considering that, these new reports on the tracklist are cool to hear, but it looks like it’ll still be a relative surprise drop. Maybe fans will wake up one day and the album will just be out, or Doja Cat is waiting to drop the release date and extend this promo cycle even more. Either way, with a lot of anticipation, controversy, and media attention behind Scarlet, it’s sure to make a huge impact.

Meanwhile, it seems like the “Tia Tamera” MC might move on to other things after this album drops. Recently, she expressed a desire to star in comedy and action films, putting her music career on the back burner for some screen time. With her creativity and versatility in mind, no doubt it could make for some great moments. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Doja Cat.

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Dionne Warwick Shows Love To Doja Cat For Sampling Her On “Paint The Town Red”

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Through the art of sampling, artists that you never would’ve expected to link up can create a meaningful bond. As small as they can be, it’s always nice to see distinct musical worlds from different eras bridge together. Of course, it’s usually the result of a great song, and that’s exactly what happened with Doja Cat’s new single “Paint The Town Red.” It samples the legendary Dionne Warwick’s “Walk On By,” and she recently uploaded an Instagram video shouting the rapper and singer out for her homage. Moreover, the soul and R&B star also suggested that fans who might not have heard of the song check it out.

“I wanted to say, I think it’s wonderful that these youngsters who are recording today had decided to listen to some really good stuff of the old folks,” Dionne Warwick expressed concerning Doja Cat. “Those that been recording for well over 20, 30, 40, 50 years and making decisions that good music plays a very important part. So I’m thrilled that you’re discovering us, that you’re keeping us alive.” The 82-year-old earned her first Grammy nomination for “Walk On By,” which she released in April of 1964.

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Dionne Warwick Thanks Doja Cat

“Did you know that Doja Cat’s recording is gonna be released today?” Dionne Warwick continued. “Now listen, all through the recording is a song that she sampled and [I’m] somehow quite familiar with. I must say that and I certainly hope you are too. This little thing called ‘Walk on By.’ Yeah, I am all through that recording, which is very nice of her to do. I certainly do hope this is lucky and good to her as it has been to me.”

Meanwhile, this is just the latest tribute to Warwick’s outstanding career, and a more tangible display of her influence and impact. With Doja saying that she switched up her sounds a lot for her next project, we can only dream of what else she sampled. These singles have proven to be tastefully contemporary while still making reference to the past, and there’s only more heat in the vault to come. Considering that, for more news and the latest updates on Doja Cat and Dionne Warwick, check back in with HNHH.

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Doja Cat Is Headlining The Victoria’s Secret World Tour Show With New Music

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Ahead of a new album drop and a tour later this year, Doja Cat is adding another big event to her 2023 resumé. Moreover, as reported by Harper’s Bazaar, the Los Angeles artist will headline The Victoria’s Secret World Tour show, premiering via Prime Video on September 26. Not only is this a big moment for her, but also for the brand; the half-fashion show and half-documentary spectacle is its first foray into TV production since its last on-air runway show in 2018. In addition, the World Tour will feature VS20, a crew of 20 artists from all over the globe that worked on ensembles for the revitalization. In fact, the 27-year-old herself contributed to design choices for her performance looks alongside the VS team and her creative director, Brett Alan Nelson.

Furthermore, one of these looks was previewed in Harper’s Bazaar‘s exclusive coverage of the announcement. One of them is a nude-hued ensemble with latex and a lot of creative and futuristic embellishments. Overall, this is a pretty exciting and impressive career step-up for Doja Cat in the realms of fashion and high-profile performance. Also, the “Woman” artist spoke to the publication about what this partnership means to her- and what fans can expect.

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Doja Cat At The 2023 Met Gala

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Doja Cat attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )

“Victoria’s Secret has always been such a fun, go-to brand for me since early on, and I love that I can still say that today,” Doja Cat stated. “Being a part of a global phenomenon like the Tour has been an incredible experience. Because the Tour is a celebration of the strength and unique talent of creatives, we really wanted to channel this message through this look. I felt so powerful and confident wearing these pieces, which is so important to me.

“My idea of what makes me beautiful, sexy, and confident has evolved so much over the years,” she continued. “But I’ve always known that what matters most is how I feel about myself. To me, sexy is being comfortable in my own skin and celebrating myself for who I am. Being a part of the Tour really helped connect me with that.” Also, Doja gave some hints about her next musical direction. “I don’t want to spoil too much, but like past projects, there’s lots of different energy to songs, plus new sounds that I’ve never explored before. So that is exciting to me, and I can’t wait to put it out.” With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Doja Cat.

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