Doja Cat’s latest album “Vie” marks more than just a new phase, it’s a complete transformation. Known for her endless style and intense presence, the fans can’t get enough of her. She sings boldly, explores new sounds, mixing rap with old-school, and a little bit of vulnerability. With Vie, she breaks from the everyday pop star image, and delivers lyrics with honesty and experimental sounds. The album stands as a bold expression of artistic freedom, with Doja unapologetically being herself.
Recently, social media has been flooded with fans’ mixed opinions on Doja’s new release “Vie.” Many fans praise the new album as it’s been seen as “very exciting, and different.” While on the other hand, some listeners describe the album as too familiar, feeling Doja is leaning too heavily into retro pop music, rather than creating new inspiration for fans. Both these opinions are heavily shown throughout the media as fans post either defending Doja for wanting to remain her same vibe-y music, while others are expressing disappointment in Doja, for not expressing a new creative vibe for fans to enjoy.
With all the amazing reactions to the new album, among high school students the opinions are endless. Senior Sophia Ingrin quotes, “ Personally, I liked the album, Doja always creates music that’s a vibe anywhere, anytime, and for all people it just makes me want to dance.” In contrast, a fellow Senior Diego Flores comments “ I don’t know, I’m disappointed I expected more of a newer vibe from Doja, it sounds too predictable. I wish she had been more creative on this album.” Both these opinions reflect how social media can celebrate in an exciting way, and in critique.
In the end, the media’s discourse on the new release album “Vie” shows how even a very popularized well known artist like Doja can split opinions amongst listeners. While some fans are thrilled Doja’s music returned to a fun, pop-inspired, album that feels exciting and nostalgic, others however view the album as lacking creativity with a repetitive sound. Despite these mixed opinions, overall Vie has sparked lots of attention online while offering debates as well. In the end, debate might be exactly what Doja wanted- to get people talking, debating, and listening to her music closely.
