Global music sensation Doja Cat has made a significant splash in the entertainment world with the release of her new single, “Jealous Type,” accompanied by a striking music video. The track serves as the lead single from her highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Vie,’ scheduled to drop on September 26, 2025. This exciting news also heralds the announcement of her expansive “Ma Vie World Tour,” marking a pivotal moment in the 29-year-old artist’s evolving career.
“Jealous Type”: A Pop-Driven Prelude
“Jealous Type” officially arrived on August 21, 2025, through Kemosabe and RCA Records, immediately capturing attention with its blend of funk-pop, disco-pop, and hip-hop influences. The song, clocking in at 2 minutes and 43 seconds, features Doja Cat’s distinctive vocal delivery, including a rap verse, showcasing her versatility. Penned by Amala Zandile Dlamini (Doja Cat), alongside acclaimed producers Y2K and Jack Antonoff, the track offers a glimpse into the sonic direction of ‘Vie’. Antonoff, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift and Lorde, brings a polished touch to the production. Lyrically, “Jealous Type” delves into themes of love and relationship complexities, with Doja Cat declaring, “Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type”. The song was first previewed to fans at the 2025 Outside Lands festival, where she also debuted two other unreleased tracks from ‘Vie,’ “Cards” and “Take Me Dancing”.
Visuals and ’80s Aesthetics
The accompanying music video for “Jealous Type,” directed by Boni Mata, is a visually rich affair steeped in an ’80s-inspired aesthetic and a captivating theme of duality. Doja Cat had teased a snippet of the single earlier in her Summer ’25 campaign with Marc Jacobs, setting the tone for the retro visual style. The video features multiple versions of the artist, including one pouring champagne and another in a cheetah-print ensemble, engaging in introspective moments and energetic dance sequences atop a limousine and near an elevator. This stylish presentation reinforces the album’s thematic underpinnings of love bombing and complex relationships, drawing comparisons to classic movie aesthetics from the era like Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct. Fan reactions to the video’s release have been notably enthusiastic, further building anticipation for her upcoming releases.
‘Vie’: A Pop Renaissance and Personal Journey
‘Vie,’ which translates to “Life” in French, is poised to mark Doja Cat’s deliberate return to pop music, a conscious shift she has openly discussed. The album, recorded over a three-year period, is described as “pop-driven” with a heavy ’80s influence, incorporating elements of retrofuturism, romance, and self-reflection. In interviews, Doja Cat revealed that the album’s themes, which explore love, romance, sex, and personal growth, were significantly inspired by her therapy sessions. She expressed a desire to embrace and evolve her creative journey, stating, “I want to kind of swim back upstream… and go back where I was, and just re-trim and evolve everything”. The album’s cover art, featuring the artist surrounded by roses, was unveiled on August 20, 2025, alongside the official announcement of its September 26 release date. This project builds on the success of her 2023 album ‘Scarlet’, which spawned hits like “Paint the Town Red” and “Agora Hills,” and signals a new chapter for the acclaimed artist in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music news.
The “Ma Vie World Tour”: Global Expansion
Following the album releases, Doja Cat is set to embark on her “Ma Vie World Tour,” her third concert tour and first-ever arena tour across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. The tour kicks off on November 18, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand, at Spark Arena, and will traverse major cities including Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangkok, before concluding in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on December 21, 2025. This extensive tour follows her successful 2023 ‘The Scarlet Tour’ which captivated North American audiences. Fans can anticipate Doja Cat’s signature spectacle, featuring genre-bending hits, fierce visuals, and boundary-breaking fashion across all dates. Pre-sale tickets for various regions began in late August, with general sales following shortly after. The tour demonstrates Doja Cat’s significant global appeal, having accumulated over 36 billion global streams and numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and recognition as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. Her consistent delivery of captivating entertainment series of music and visuals continues to solidify her status as a leading figure in the industry.
