If you’re ready for a straight-talking track, Doja Cat has got you covered in her new Scarlet release, Balut. Named after a street food found in the Philippines, the rapper continues her mission of switching up her sound and imagery.
Last month, Doja Cat released her official single and music video, ‘Paint The Town Red’ which climbed the charts and rewrote expectations of the star’s new project.
Scarlet follows Doja Cat’s hugely acclaimed 2021 project Planet Her. Brandished with a gothic spider and a drop of blood, images controversies aside, the artist is well and truly kicking off a new, gorier era.
Earlier this month, Doja Cat dropped the song and music video for ‘Demons’. In a recent Instagram story post, the artist opened up about fans questioning her new creative direction. “Seeing all these people unfollow me makes me feel like I’ve defeated a large beast that’s been holding me down for so long,” she posted on her account. “It feels like I can reconnect with the people who really matter and love me for who I am and not for who I was.