It is a time-honored tradition for music fans to debate and rank their favorite artists’ discographies. However, it is far more intriguing when the artists themselves weigh in on their own creative output. Recently, Aaron Williams reported that Doja Cat, currently in the midst of promoting her fifth studio album Vie, participated in a clever, high-stakes game of “F*ck, Marry, Kill” with Interview magazine.
The prompt, presented by Interview‘s Ary Russell, initially suggested a lineup consisting of Vie, Scarlet, and Planet Her. Ever the subverter of expectations, Doja Cat immediately adjusted the parameters of the game. She opted to swap out Scarlet for her debut studio album, Amala, before delivering her verdict: “Kill Amala. F*ck Vie. Marry Planet Her.”
This playful dodge highlights the complex relationship artists often have with their own evolution. Amala, while a foundational project, is frequently cited as the least commercially successful of her releases. Conversely, Scarlet remains a deeply personal, rap-forward project that clearly holds a significant place in her artistic identity. By choosing to “marry” Planet Her, she acknowledges the massive cultural impact of the record that solidified her status as a global pop icon, featuring career-defining hits like “Say So” and “Streets.”
The choice to “f*ck” her latest project, Vie, serves as a testament to her current artistic headspace. The album represents a bold reset, blending R&B sensibilities with the funk-infused architecture that has long underpinned the pop genre. It is a project that reclaims the depth and history of R&B, offering a sophisticated evolution of her sound. Fans eager to experience this new chapter firsthand can look forward to her upcoming Tour Ma Vie World Tour, which promises to bring this dynamic new material to life on stage.