Doja Cat - Hot Pink (LP)

Label: RCA – 19439-71705-1, Kemosabe Records – 19439-71705-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, White
Country: US
Released: Feb 28, 2020
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B, Pop Rap, Disco, Funk, Soul

 

Hot Pink is the second studio album by American singer and rapper Doja Cat. It was released on November 7, 2019, by Kemosabe and RCA Records. A departure from the sound of her debut album Amala (2018), Hot Pink is a pop and R&B record containing elements of funk, hip hop and soul. It was written by Doja Cat alongside other songwriters and producers, with production from Yeti Beats and Tyson Trax. Guest vocals are contributed by Smino, Gucci Mane, and Tyga.

The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised Hot Pink for its versatility and incorporation of various music genres. Hot Pink was famed for its longevity and ability to produce singles long after its release, spawning seven singles from a total of 12 tracks between 2019 and 2021. In 2020, "Say So" became Doja Cat's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 after being remixed by rapper Nicki Minaj. In early 2021, "Streets" became a sleeper hit and entered the top 20 of the Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, as well as the top ten on the Billboard Global 200.

In May 2020, Hot Pink peaked at number nine on the US Billboard 200, becoming Doja Cat's first top 10 entry on the chart. It has been certified gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also peaked in the top 40 of 12 other countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and Norway. It was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the 2020 American Music Awards and Top R&B Album at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.