
ĭoja Cat has frequently expressed disdain for her debut studio album Amala, stating that she believes it is not a "finished album" and that it does not entirely represent her as an artist. With this, Doja Cat also revealed its track listing and cover. On November 2, 2019, she officially announced Hot Pink via her social networks. One week before the official release of the album, Doja Cat hinted at the release of new music via Instagram. Doja Cat revealed the album's title in July 2019, and began sharing minor details in subsequent interviews. Within the next two months, Doja Cat revealed that she was simultaneously finishing up her next album and a nine-month concert tour of North America, Canada and Europe, stating that she'd "never been this excited about an album in life". In March 2019, her debut album Amala (2019) was repackaged into a deluxe version featuring the solo version of "Juicy", as well as "Mooo!" and " Tia Tamera". Doja Cat told the Los Angeles Times that she wanted Hot Pink to reinforce this treatment and earn her more respect as a rapper. With these songs, her music generated attention beyond the form of internet memes. The consequent revival of material from her existing catalog earned Doja Cat her first two entries on the Billboard Hot 100, namely a 2019 remix version of " Juicy" featuring Tyga, as well as the song " Candy". 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.ĭoja Cat first achieved mainstream success as an internet " meme star" in August 2018 with the single " Mooo!", which was credited with setting the tone for her career as it was first of several more viral phenomena which she was to spawn in her career. The album peaked in the top 40 of 12 other countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and Norway. It has been certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 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. 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 2020, " Say So" became Doja Cat's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 after being remixed by rapper Nicki Minaj.

Hot Pink was famed for its longevity and ability to produce singles long after its release, spawning seven singles between 20. The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised Hot Pink for its versatility and incorporation of various music genres. Guest vocals are contributed by Smino, Gucci Mane, and Tyga. It was written by Doja Cat alongside other songwriters and producers, with production from Yeti Beats and Tyson Trax. 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 released on November 7, 2019, by Kemosabe and RCA Records. Hot Pink is the second studio album by American singer and rapper Doja Cat.
