Doja (Central Cee song)
2022 single by Central Cee
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"Doja" is a single by British rapper Central Cee, released on July 21, 2022. The song, produced by LiTek and WhyJay, samples Eve's 2001 song featuring Gwen Stefani, "Let Me Blow Ya Mind". It went viral on TikTok for its lyrics, including a reference to its namesake, American rapper and singer Doja Cat.
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| Single by Central Cee | ||||
| Released | July 21, 2022 | |||
| Genre | UK drill | |||
| Length | 1:37 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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| "Doja" on YouTube | ||||
"Doja" debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one in New Zealand and Greece. Its music video was the first by a British artist to be directed by Cole Bennett of music video production company Lyrical Lemonade.
Lyrics and composition
"Doja" received viral attention on TikTok for its lyrical references to American rapper and singer Doja Cat and for its repeated line "How can I be homophobic? My bitch is gay". It samples the melody from Eve's "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" throughout the entire song.[1]
Reception
David Renshaw of The Fader described the feel of the track as "more tactical than exploitative", which he wrote "is what (just about) saves the song from crashing into offensive territory". Renshaw also opined that the song touches on the "homoerotic undertones of gang culture" although finding that Central Cee does not explore these "observations" beyond mere mentions and that it "has achieved its express goal of grabbing as many eyeballs as possible".[1]
Music video
The song was released alongside its music video, which was directed by Cole Bennett.[2]
Charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[47] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[48] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[49] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[50] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[51] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[52] | Diamond | 333,333‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[53] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[54] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[55] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[56] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[57] | 2× Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[58] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[59] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[60] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[61] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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| Greece (IFPI Greece)[62] | 2× Platinum | 4,000,000† |
| Sweden (GLF)[63] | Platinum | 8,000,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||