Doja Cat is stepping into a bold new era with her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, which officially arrives tonight, September 26, 2025, through Kemosabe and RCA Records. Recorded over three years at Miraval Studios in Correns, France, the project spans nearly 50 minutes and marks a deliberate return to pop, driven by themes of love, romance, and sex, all with an unmistakable ’80s-inspired touch.
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From Scarlet to Vie
Vie follows Doja’s 2023 release Scarlet, which showcased a harder, rap-heavy direction and delivered her first solo No. 1 with “Paint the Town Red.” While Scarlet emphasized rawness and masculine energy, Doja describes Vie as its counterpart: polished, vibrant, and rooted in pop. In a recent interview, she explained that this project feels closer to the sound she’s been “perfecting since the beginning,” with tracks designed to highlight both her rap skills and her evolving vocal range.
Singles & Tracklist
The album’s lead single, “Jealous Type,” dropped on August 21 and debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the biggest Spotify debut of 2025 for a female rapper. Doja later previewed another song, “Gorgeous,” during a CBS Sunday Morning appearance, further hinting at the album’s bright, synth-driven aesthetic. Overall, Vie features 15 tracks, with SZA appearing on “Take Me Dancing.”
- Cards
- Jealous Type
- Aaahh Men!
- Couples Therapy
- Gorgeous
- Stranger
- All Mine
- Take Me Dancing (ft. SZA
- Lipstain
- Silly! Fun!
- Acts of Service
- Make It Up
- One More Time
- Happy
- Come Back
Creative Rollout
The album’s rollout has been just as inventive as the music itself. Doja launched the “Vie Hotline” in August, a phone number fans could dial to hear her deliver witty prompts about jealousy, intimacy, and trust. The interactive campaign doubled as a preview of the album’s central themes, blending humor with romance while echoing the ’80s aesthetics of the era’s visuals and styling.
Controversial Cover, Strong Defense
When Doja unveiled the album’s cover art, some fans questioned whether it matched the album’s aesthetic. She quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The greatest armor is love and integrity. I forgive your harsh criticism but for me I won yet again for following my heart. It’s the perfect cover.”
Tour Ma Vie
To support the album, Doja will embark on her Ma Vie World Tour, kicking off November 18 in Auckland, New Zealand, and wrapping December 21 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with more dates expected to be added.
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