Doja Cat's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Doja Cat. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Raised in Los Angeles, she started her music career as a teenager, releasing tracks on SoundCloud. Her song "So High" gained traction, leading to a recording contract with Kemosabe and RCA Records before she released her debut EP, Purrr! in 2014.

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August 2018: Viral Success of "Mooo!"

In August 2018, Doja Cat self-published the music video for "Mooo!", which quickly went viral and garnered over three million views in one week.

2018: Viral Success with "Mooo!"

In 2018, Doja Cat achieved viral fame with her novelty song "Mooo!", which featured humorous lyrics about being a cow. Also in 2018, she released her debut album, Amala.

May 2020: "Say So" Remix Reaches Number One

In May 2020, the remix of "Say So" featuring Nicki Minaj topped the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first number-one single for both artists.

2020: Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Forbes rankings

In 2020, Doja Cat was ranked number five on Billboard's Top New Artists and Top Female Artists charts. Rolling Stone ranked her number one on their list of the ten biggest breakthrough artists of 2020, and Forbes named her "one of the top breakout stars of 2020".

August 2023: Released Paint the Town Red

In early August 2023, Doja Cat released "Paint the Town Red", which became her first solo song to top the charts in the US and UK.

2023: Release of Scarlet and "Paint the Town Red" Success

In 2023, Doja Cat released her fourth studio album, Scarlet, which adopted a hip-hop-oriented sound. The lead single "Paint the Town Red" became her first solo number-one on the Hot 100.

2023: Included in TIME's 100 Most Influential People

In 2023, Doja Cat was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact and influence.

2023: Hottest 100 competition

In 2023, Doja Cat's single "Paint the Town Red" was listed #1 in Australian radio station Triple J's (JJJ) listener poll for the annual Hottest 100 competition.

January 27, 2024: "Paint the Town Red" listed #1

On January 27, 2024, Doja Cat's single "Paint the Town Red" was listed #1 in Australian radio station Triple J's (JJJ) listener poll for the annual Hottest 100 competition.