Doja Cat has never been one to hold back, and in her latest interview with The New York Times, the rapper-singer gave fans one of her most candid confessions yet. Reflecting on her 2023 album Scarlet, Doja admitted that while the project served its purpose, it wasn’t her most inspired work.
“Not to diminish it, but it was a bit of like, I just need to get this out,” Doja said, describing Scarlet as “almost like a massive fart.”
The album, filled with raw emotion and darker production, was Doja’s attempt to silence critics who doubted her rap skills. But in hindsight, she admits it didn’t quite capture the full depth of what she wanted to express.
“I thought fixing that would entail making music that was more visceral or more emotional or maybe more angry or more sad. And I enjoyed performing it onstage, but it didn’t get me all the way there,” she added.
Doja Cat talks to the New York Times about her album ‘Scarlet’:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 5, 2025
“Not to diminish it, but it was a bit of like, I just need to get this out — it was a massive fart for me, I thought fixing that would entail making music that was more visceral or more emotional or maybe more angry… pic.twitter.com/jbmkgNE7Pw
A Fresh Chapter: Doja’s Vie Era
Now, Doja is officially closing the Scarlet chapter and looking forward to her next act — one she promises will be bigger, brighter, and undeniably pop. On Friday (July 15), she announced her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, set to drop September 26, 2025.
Doja took to Instagram to break the news with a cryptic caption written in French:
“Je sais que tu es ma vie 🥖 Vie out 9/26.”
(Translation: “I know you are my life.”)
The bread emoji (🥖) and French phrase had fans instantly buzzing — is Doja about to give us a Parisian-inspired pop spectacle?
A Paris-Inspired Vision
From the aesthetic teasers to the cryptic captions, it’s clear Doja is pulling heavy influence from Parisian culture. Fans are already speculating that Vie (French for “life”) could blend chic European flair with Doja’s playful edge.
The project isn’t just a total reset — it’s also a return. Doja hinted she’s leaning back into the style that skyrocketed her to superstardom with albums like Hot Pink (2019) and Planet Her (2021).
A Pop-Driven Project
In a recent interview with V Magazine, Doja described Vie as unapologetically pop-driven — a reminder of the hitmaker who gave us global smashes like “Say So” and “Kiss Me More.”
“I know that I can make pop music, and pop is just that it’s popular. It starts to become a bit of a thing that’s viewed as a sport by people who are just bystanders to it, who enjoy it, but maybe also don’t respect it or what it is, which is just music … They see it as if this is some kind of football for girls and gays.”
This bold statement has already gone viral, sparking debates online about the cultural perception of pop music and Doja’s place within it.
Fan Hype and Early Snippets
Doja has been teasing Vie since early 2024, and fans have been piecing together clues for months. In March, she previewed several snippets on Instagram Live, including a track titled “Lipstain.”
The new songs, much like her past work, draw inspiration from multiple genres — fusing R&B, hip hop, electronic, and dance elements — but this time, the vibe leans more playful and polished.
One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Scarlet was her therapy, but Vie is her world domination era. Paris Doja is about to eat.”
Another added:
“She just called her last album a fart and now she’s about to give us couture pop??? Iconic behavior.”
Doja’s Journey So Far
It’s been a rollercoaster few years for Doja Cat:
- 2019: Hot Pink delivered the smash “Say So” and made her a household name.
- 2021: Planet Her solidified her as a global superstar with hits like “Kiss Me More.”
- 2023: Scarlet marked a darker, rap-centered turn, dividing fans and critics alike.
- 2025: Vie promises a full-circle moment, returning to pop while embracing new artistic risks.
Doja’s ability to reinvent herself — while being brutally honest about her past missteps — has kept her at the center of pop culture conversation.
What’s Next for Doja?
With Vie dropping this September, all eyes are on Doja Cat to see if she can once again dominate the charts while redefining what pop superstardom looks like.
Given her track record, fans can expect:
- A high-fashion, Paris-inspired rollout.
- Viral visuals and music videos.
- A blend of playful pop and experimental sound.
- The kind of controversy and candidness that keeps Doja trending.
Final Thoughts
Doja Cat isn’t just dropping music — she’s curating eras. If Scarlet was her raw, angry purge, Vie is shaping up to be her glamorous, global renaissance.
And if calling her last project a “massive fart” is how she clears the air for her pop comeback, then one thing’s for sure: Doja’s next era is going to smell like success.
💬 What do you think, TPR readers? Will Vie be Doja’s ultimate pop comeback? Drop your predictions in the comments and stay locked to The Pop Radar for all things Doja Cat.
