Doja Cat is a popular American singer, songwriter and producer. More is known about the artist's creative life than about her personal life. Each track of the performer is top. The compositions occupy the leading positions of the prestigious hit parades in America, Europe and the CIS countries.
Childhood and youth Dodge Cat
Under the creative pseudonym Doja Cat, the name of Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini is hidden. The girl was born on October 21, 1995 in California. The family of the future star, which consisted of representatives of different religions and nationalities, lived in the sunny city of Malibu at the time of the birth of her daughter.
The head of the Dumisani Dlamini family came from the Zulu tribe. The father is directly connected with creativity. He graduated from a higher educational institution in the USA and began acting in films. Dumisani never became a famous actor. He was given small roles. He was often involved in extras.
The only work worthy of the attention of the audience was the movie Sarafina!. In the film, the man appeared in the company of Whoopi Goldberg and John Kani. The money that Dumisani received, he used to buy a house and improve it.
Mom and grandmother were in the Jewish community. Women were engaged in applied arts, as well as the creation of decorative paintings. Due to the fact that the girl was brought up in an atmosphere of creativity, at an early age she began to dream of a stage and recognition.
Doja Cat's Teenage Years
Kat attended a dance school, as well as a California music school. Soon the older brother introduced the girl to rap. Since that time, tracks in this style have often been played in the family's house. As a teenager, the singer tried herself as a rap artist.
The girl was “saturated” with rhythmic sounds. She independently wrote songs in the "spirit" of Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Nicki Minaj. Doju was inspired by the work of Jamiroquai, which in the late 1990s caused great delight among music lovers.
As a teenager, the girl was fond of Indian and Japanese culture. Amala was actively interested in such epics as the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
The MySpace platform helped the girl become famous. The elder brother spent a lot of time on this platform and he had authority among the users.
Amal also wanted to share her creativity with the users of the Internet site. She wanted to hear an outsider's opinion.
But Amala did not expect that users would like her tracks, and soon she became one of the most popular singers in the United States.
The Creative Path of Doji Cat
Amalaratna said that it was her older brother who instilled in her a love of music. When the girl began to record tracks, her brother gave her recommendations, even corrected her debut songs.
At the beginning of the creative path, everything was not so “smooth”. Rhymes were impossible to put, and if found, they were weak. The realization that Amala had a certain talent came to her in her teens.
Amala thought about choosing a creative pseudonym in 2013. The girl mixed the name of the cat and the name of the weed. After choosing a creative pseudonym, Amala posted her debut track on MySpace.
Signing with RCA Records
The debut composition was liked by rap fans. Soon the singer was offered to sign a contract with the recording studio RCA Records.
The release of the album was not long in coming. Amala expanded her discography with the mini-LP Purrr! In the album, everyone can feel the trends of rap, R&B and dance disco, as well as the main "keys" of other musical genres that are part of the concept of modern glamour.
After the presentation of the collection, the singer pleased the fans with the release of a video clip for the track So High. Music critics praised Kat's efforts. They called her a child prodigy and a follower of the psychedelic style.
The performer realized that she was in the top ten. Her work was enthusiastically received by music critics and music lovers. Dodge decided to interest a new audience.
In mid-2015, the singer began collaborating with popular musicians. She annually released bright remixes of the top songs of her repertoire. Regular updating of the portfolio on YouTube and SoundCloud hosting met all expectations. The singer had no equal.
Peak of popularity of Doja Cat
The peak of the popularity of the American singer was after the presentation of the sensational single Candy. The composition was used in viral videos after being published on the TikTok platform. The fact that music lovers and fans liked the song "pushed" the singer to record a full-length record, which was available for download in 2018.
The new album received a "modest" name Amala. Along with the release of the collection, the singer recorded individual compositions that took worthy places in the top music charts in European countries. Thus, in 2018, the singer's popularity was far beyond the United States.
Music lovers especially noted the composition Roll with Us and Goto Town, as well as the track with the slightly absurd name Mooo! The millionaire clips were somewhat reminiscent of chaotic clippings from modern surrealistic cinema.
In 2019, the singer updated the track list of her debut collection and released remixes of some tracks featuring popular artists. Variations of tracks by Tia Tamera and Juicy made it to the lists published by Billboard.
The singer decided not to waste time. On the wave of popularity, she worked for a long time in a recording studio. Soon Kat's discography was replenished with a new Hot Pink album. The album cover was decorated by the singer, who wore long gloves and rose-colored glasses.
Musical compositions Boss Bitch, Streets and Say So turned out as separate singles. With the release of new songs, the album hit the American hit parade. The collection hit the top 10 Billboard, participation in the Jimmy Fallon show was the highlight of the outgoing year for the singer.
In one of her interviews, the singer said that she always tried to color her own tracks with paints she had loved since childhood. Because of this, the songs of the American performer were filled with kindness, childhood and comfort.
The singer said that American stars such as Salaam Remi, Blaq Tuxedo, Kurtis McKenzie and Tyson Trax helped her prepare the Hot Pink album. Thanks to this, the collection contains bright creative directions that evoke positive emotions among representatives of the cultural masses.
Doja Cat: personal life
Amala does not reveal details about her personal life. It is not known whether the heart of the American singer is busy or free. Doja Cat is interested in fans with provocative photos that she posts on Instagram.
She is not married, she has no children. Amala is in no hurry to get married, as she has huge creative plans. But still, the star admits that in a few years the situation will change.
A star with a height of 165 cm follows the figure. Thanks to the right lifestyle and going to the gym, her weight is only 55 kg. Outrageous outfits, thoughtful make-up, shown in the photographs, arouse both envy and respect among girls who are passionate about fashion.
Interesting facts about Doja Cat
- Since 2010, the compositions of the American singer have appeared on television and in cinema. The tracks of the performer can be heard in the movie Birds of Prey: The Amazing Story of Harley Quinn.
- In 2018, the girl became the star of "black PR". It's all to blame - the "sharp" language of the performer.
- Amala is an adherent of proper nutrition.
2020 began for Doji Cat fans with pleasant events. The singer has released new videos. Talented Haley Sharpe starred in the video for the track Say So.
In addition, in 2020, the singer recorded the song Boss Bitch from the Birds of Prey: The Album soundtrack for the American superhero movie Birds of Prey: The Amazing Story of Harley Quinn.
Singer Doja Cat today
In 2021, Doja Cat and SZA presented a video for the Kiss Me More collaboration. In the video, the singers got the role of patrons who seduce the astronaut. The video was directed by Warren Fu.
In 2021, the premiere of the singer's full-length album Planet Her took place. Recall that this is the third studio album by the American artist. In general, the album was quite warmly received by the "fans". The fictional planet is the main theme of the album's tracks. In the weeks leading up to the release date, Planet Her was the most pre-ordered album on Apple Music. From a commercial point of view, the record was successful.
On several tracks that were included in the album, the singer shot cool clips. So, at the end of January 2022, she presented the video clip Get Into It (Yuh). The video was directed by Mike Diva. The singer got the role of the captain of a spaceship, who receives a video message from unearthly creatures who have taken her cat hostage.
