“Bear in mind this, ladies,” rings the intro of Doja Cat’s newest new observe. “None of you could be first, however all of you could be subsequent.”
The intro — lifted from skilled wrestler Ric Aptitude — heralds the start of “Balut,” the ultimate track on the star’s upcoming new album Scarlet and its most up-to-date single. The observe options manufacturing contributions from Yeti Beats, Roget Chahyed and Kurtis McKenzie. The latter two creatives, alongside Doja and Y2K, even have writing credit on the laidback rap observe.
“Balut” marks the fourth single from Scarlet. Doja first launched the world of her fourth studio album with “Consideration,” a boom-bap-leaning hip-hop observe that debuted and peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Scorching 100. A Dionne Warwick-sampling pop-rap observe entitled “Paint the City Crimson” quickly adopted because the album’s first radio single, reaching No. 1 on the Scorching 100 this week (chart dated Sept. 16, 2023). On Sept. 1, Doja then unleashed “Demons,” a raucous punk-rap observe that boasted a chilling horror-themed music video starring Emmy-nominated Yellowjackets actress Christina Ricci.
The discharge of “Balut” comes the identical week as Doja’s star-turn 2023 MTV Video Music Awards efficiency, through which she delivered a show-stopping medley of “Consideration,” “Paint the City Crimson” and “Demons.” At Tuesday night time’s ceremony (Sept. 12), “Consideration” gained the Moonperson for finest artwork course.
Scarlet is slated for a Sept. 22 launch with an accompanying headlining area tour to comply with. The Scarlet Tour kicks off on Oct. 31 at Chase Middle in San Francisco, CA, with particular friends Ice Spice and Doechii.
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