Streets (Doja Cat song)

"Streets" is a song by American recording artist Doja Cat for her sophomore album Hot Pink (2019). It was released on November 7, 2019, alongside the album. The song is produced by brother production-duo Blaq Tuxedo, who are also credited as co-writers. The song samples "Streets Is Callin'" by B2K from their soundtrack album for the 2004 movie You Got Served.

"Streets"
Vevo Lift Live cover
Song by Doja Cat
from the album Hot Pink
ReleasedNovember 7, 2019 (2019-11-07)
Recorded2019
GenreR&B
Length3:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Blaq Tuxedo
Music video
"Streets (Live)" on YouTube

Background

"Streets" was released as the ninth track to Doja's album Hot Pink.

Composition

The song is a melancholy R&B[1][2][3] ballad[4] played in E minor.[5] The song runs for 3 minutes and 47 seconds.[6] "Streets" contains a sample from the You Got Served (2004) soundtrack "Streets Is Callin'".[7]

Music video

On March 5, 2020, as part of Doja becoming the first artist for Vevo's 2020 LIFT campaign, premiered a live performance for the song. Directed by Priya Minhas, the live performance opens with an overhead shot of Doja in a pool built by Vevo's campaign team while wearing a pearl swimsuit.[8][9] In the music video's description, the set for the video was "a decision that resulted in what’s probably our most ambitious studio build to date for a LIFT performance".

Reception

HotNewHipHop writer Lynn S., she called the video release as "her latest step toward world domination".[10]

Credits and personnel

Adapted from Tidal.[6]

  • Doja Cat – primary artist
  • Blaq Tuxedo – production
  • Mike Bozzi – mixing
  • Neal H. Pogue – mixing
  • Rian lewis – recording

References
  1. Shanker, Lucy (16 November 2019). "Album Review: Doja Cat Scratches at Her Potential on the Mixed Hot Pink". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. Nihill, Caroline (19 November 2019). "Doja Cat brings new generational online culture to her new album". thedmonline.com. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. HouseKhnecht, Jarrod (9 November 2019). "REVIEW: Doja Cat drops debut album 'Hot Pink,' might be rap game's newest 'it-girl'". The Miami Hurricane. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  4. Starling, Lakin (14 November 2019). "Doja Cat: Hot Pink". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  5. "Doja Cat - Streets (Audio) Chords - Chordify". chordify.net. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  6. "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  7. "Doja Cat's 'Streets' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  8. Kim, Rebecca (7 March 2020). "Doja Cat Performs "Streets" in a Pool of Milk for Vevo LIFT". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  9. Cubit, Brea (5 March 2020). "Doja Cat Drops the Blissfully Sensual "Streets" Video as Vevo's Latest Lift Artist". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  10. Sharpe, Lynn (5 March 2020). "Doja Cat Drops Milky "Streets" Video For Vevo LIFT Live Sessions". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
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