Doja Cat’s
countdown of
Top 13 Ca$H Grab$
of the Moment
Published MARCH 2024
Harpsichord’s official song chart that attempts to guestimate which Doja Cat songs are the most popular upon the release of a new single from the artist. Factors in: Reported charting data and/or progression from Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes live chart updates; YouTube views; online social media discussion — far as Twitter, Tik Tok; relevancy in the news; chatter amongst fans, as far as social media and in person exchanges; reported digital sales; radio airplay; usage in visual media, as far as TV and movies; playability in public spaces; and artist’s own attention to the song. Songs can include deep cuts as well as singles. Based on a tweet from the artist herself, classifying some of her greatest hits.
The tweet has been deleted from her official X/Twitter account, but trust everyone reported on the headline grabbing moment.
With this interactive countdown, you can click on the picture frames to watch the music videos, because we miss MTV and BET as much as you do…
harpsichord’s
Top 13 Doja Cat Ca$h Grab$
Published March 2024
13
Demons
By Doja Cat (2023)
In the horrorcore meets tread cut from her ‘Scarlet’ album, Doja Cat plays on the notions of being demonic– even calling herself a “cash cow” as a dig to her own tweet of making “cash grab” music– with a video that stars Christina Ricci being haunted by an all-black ghoul played by the rapper herself.
Last Chart: No. 13
Peak: No. 13
12
Tia Tamera
By Doja Cat & Rico Nasty (2019)
Thumping with heavy bass, both of the screamo rappers compare themselves and their bodily assets to the pair of acting twins. “My twins big like Tia Tamera” is a hook that not only pays homage but is shouted at the top of lungs whenever performed at a festival or arena stage.
Last Chart: No. 11
Peak: No. 11
11
I Like You (A Happier Song)
By Post Malone ft Doja Cat (2022)
Linking up to deliver a genuine pop gem, this sleeper hit bops along in a carefree, easy breezy way. As Post Malone croons in his signature trap-pop swag, Doja goes on to sing “let me know when you’re free-ee-ee” to start her rapid fire verse. It was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards.
Last Chart: No. 12
Peak: No. 11
10
Streets
By doja cat (2019)
Combining trapsoul with the waves of psychedelic soul sensuality, the song received a boost from a popular red light Tik Tok trend. During the striptease moment, there is a mashup of Paul Anka’s 1959 doo-wop song "Put Your Head on My Shoulder." In the music video she plays a black widow to match the haunting nature of her vocal performance and the slow-dragging beat.
Last Chart: No. 10
Peak: No. 10
9
Vegas
By Doja Cat (2022)
Just as a soundtrack song from Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic, ‘Elvis,’ “Vegas defied expectations. With a full throttle beat that rushes along, with the elements of ‘50s guitar soul backing her, Doja Cat sings the interpolation of “Hound Dog” which was originally performed by Big Mama Thornton in 1952, and eventually covered by Elvis to bigger success. On the track, Doja spits some of her best verses where she shows she can’t be deceived by a high roller’s player ways and fake public image.
Last Chart: No. 6
Peak: No. 6
8
Boss Bitch
By Doja Cat (2020)
Another soundtrack gem– this one coming from the ‘Birds of Prey’ soundtrack for the supervillain action flick about Harley Quinn. Rumbling through hyperpop and electro-house, the song is full of voguing energy as Doja says “I’m a b!tch, I’m a boss!” with sheer arrogance. She even shouts out a reference to her ‘Hot Pink’ emo deep cut, “Shine.”
Last Chart: No. 9
Peak: No. 8
7
Mooo!
By Doja Cat (2018)
The viral troll song that made her rise to Pop Culture popularity. Even though it has the theatrics of outsider music that shouldn’t be taken seriously, Doja forecasted how internet popularity can launch serious music careers by grabbing nonsensical attention from audiences. “B!tch I’m a cow” she jokingly sings over a neo soul akin groove.
Last Chart: No. 8
Peak: No. 7
6
Woman
By Doja Cat (2021)
Regarded as a feminist anthem, Doja raps about how uncool it is for women to be pitted against each other. Rocking with an afrobeat production, Doja Cat hails herself as a CEO like “Fenty” and revels in her glory. As the opener of her blockbuster sophomore album, ‘Planet Her,’ the song became an international sensation.
Last Chart: No. 7
Peak: No. 6
5
Need To Know
By Doja Cat (2021)
It levitates on aerodynamic trap and cloudy R&B with the brilliance of pop melodies. During the bridge, Doja Cat screams “I heard from a friend of a friend that that d!ck is a ten out of ten,” highlighting the raunchy nature of the lyricism. The clubbanger became a global hit primarily for its icy production and addictive hook.
Last Chart: No. 2
Peak: No. 2
4
Agora Hills
By Doja Cat (2023)
While Doja was all about rapping this year— which she does on this ‘Scarlet’ cut— her pocket will forever be the smooth blend of sensual R&B with pop (see: her Top 10 single, “Streets”). The 33-33-33 genres artist masterfully incorporates Troop’s “All I Do Is Think of You” with the sample of the music working as a Hemingway approach for her bigger message about why PDA takes place. From having her alter flows answering back to each other, to the “yeah ee yeah” moments of the chorus, at first listen this became one of her signature hits in the making.
Last Chart: No. 5
Peak: No. 4
3
Kiss Me More
By Doja Cat ft SZA (2021)
Combining bubblegum pop and rap with post-disco, this song is a sweet confectionery that became massive for both artists involved. As the title implies, it begs for affection and attention. The chorus interpolates the melody from Olivia Newton-John's 1981 hit "Physical." In her verse– which could act as a bridge– SZA previews her ‘SOS’ style with the lines, “Drama make you feel/Fantasy and whip appeal is all I can give you.” As a global No. 1, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, becoming the first for both.
Last Chart: No. 3
Peak: No. 3
2
Say So
By Doja Cat (2019); or “remix” ft Nicki Minaj (2020)
As her first massive global hit, “Say So” resonated for its post-disco vibes. It’s a vibey track that balances funk pop with rapping. A starter of many trends– including how Tik Tok dances can make a song go viral, to how female rappers received a new leg at the top of 2020’s decade– this song highlighted the spunky brilliance of Doja Cat’s musicality. Requesting committed flirtation, Doja Cat understands how to be sweet and charming.
The song made history with a remix featuring her idol Nicki Minaj, as it was the first all women collab to top the Billboard Hot 100. Nicki caused quite the stir when she changed her lyrics last minute to say “Why you talkin’ ’bout who body fake?/With all the fillers in your face, you just full of hate/That real a$$ ain’t keep your n!gga home/Now you lookin’ silly, that’s word to silicone.” That was sure to have the internet buzzing — albeit it didn’t fit the actual song.
Last Chart: No. 4
Peak: No. 2
Paint The Town Red
By Doja Cat (2023)
Doja Cat reigns supreme with her accomplishments because of her ability to put together a nearly perfect rap and pop song. As her longest standing No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Paint The Town Red” is the type of pop rap that sits well with today’s economy. It has a snap bass that harkens to the hyphy music of the West Coast that's been popularized by the likes of E-40, Tyga, and YG. Then there is the key sample and interpolation of Dionne Warwick’s 1963 classic, “Walk On By.”
Doja switches flows from being brazen (“pop make money now you try b!tch”) to cunning (“Called your bluff, better cite the source”). The chorus addresses her controversies in a playful manner (“mmmm she’s a devil”), but also exemplifies her self-drive (“she put her foot to the pedal”). The artsy music video features her alter ego, Scarlet, with her making appearances next to the Grim Reaper, Satan, and the rapper’s own personal paintings. “I don't need a big feature or a new sidekick,” she spits with confidence. The song became a global No. 1– even becoming the first by a female rapper to top Global Spotify and Australia’s Triple J Hottest 100 poll.
Last Chart: No. 1
Peak: No. 1
