Woman (Doja Cat song) explained

Woman
Cover:Doja Cat - Woman.jpg
Caption:Fortnite jam track cover
Type:single
Artist:Doja Cat
Album:Planet Her
Released:October 1, 2021
Recorded:2020
Studio:The Sound Factory (Los Angeles, California)
Genre:
Length:2:52
Label:
Producer:
  • Linden Jay
  • Aynzli Jones
  • Yeti Beats
  • Crate Classics
Prev Title:Need to Know
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Handstand
Next Year:2021

"Woman" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat from her third studio album Planet Her (2021). It has been described as a fusion of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, with the lyrical themes of divine femininity and feminism. After gaining popularity in Europe, where it entered the top 10 in countries like Greece, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Lithuania and Portugal, the song impacted Italian radio airplay as the album's fourth single on October 1, 2021. It was sent to American mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radios on December 14, 2021. The song was a sleeper success, spending several months on the charts before slowly climbing to the top 10. For the chart dated May 7, 2022, the song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, nearly a year after it debuted.[1] "Woman" received three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video.

Composition

Music journalists have called the song "an empowering, unabashed ode to womanhood and feminine diversity" which also "explores [the] thoughts, emotions and woes of being a woman".[2] [3] A bright, high-energy Afrobeats song,[4] [5] [6] [7] it has also been described as a fusion of pop, R&B, and reggae.[8] It was co-written by American rapper Jidenna who also provides background vocals to the track.[9] [10] In the lyrics, Doja Cat also details how patriarchy often tries to create competition by putting women against each other, and thus makes a reference to Regina George from Mean Girls (2004). Critics compared her vocal delivery on the track to that of Rihanna (whom she name-drops in the song),[11] and her rap delivery to that of Kendrick Lamar.[12]

Critical reception

Rosemary Akpan of Exclaim! wrote that "in typical Doja fashion, she's still able to deliver her usual quick-witted bars, complemented by a catchy chorus."[13]

Music video

The song's music video was released on December 3, 2021. It takes inspiration from Michael Jackson's video "Remember the Time."[14] It stars Teyana Taylor alongside actress and model Guetcha. The plot elements and setting of the video take inspiration from the film Dune. In collaboration with Girls Who Code, "Woman" became the first codable music video in which fans will be able to make their own edits in JavaScript, Python or CSS using DojaCode.[15] [16]

The Music video received several nominations at awards shows including Best Music Video at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Video of the Year and Best Pop Video at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, and Best Video at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards. Additionally, it won Best Choreography at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatia International (HRT)[17] 47
Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] 9
Dominican Republic (SODINPRO)[19] 32
France (SNEP)[20] 8
Greece International (IFPI)[21] 5
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[22] 19
India International Singles (IMI)[23] 5
Israel (Media Forest)[24] 12
Italy (FIMI)[25] 59
Lithuania (AGATA)[26] 7
Luxembourg (Billboard)[27] 20
Malaysia (RIM)[28] 12
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[30] 20
Panama (PRODUCE)[31] 25
Paraguay (SGP)[32] 97
Peru (UNIMPRO)[33] 30
Romania (Airplay 100)[34] 79
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[35] 35
Singapore (RIAS)[36] 8
South Africa (TOSAC)[37] 28
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[38] 44
US Rolling Stone Top 100[39] 39

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[40] 64
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[41] 99
Denmark (Tracklisten)[42] 91
France (SNEP)[43] 65
Germany (Official German Charts)[44] 95
Global 200 (Billboard)[45] 99
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[46] 60
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[47] 64
Portugal (AFP)[48] 40
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[49] 60
UK Singles (OCC)[50] 79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[51] 69
Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[52] 42
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[53] 138
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[54] 81
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[55] 28
Chile (Monitor Latino)[56] 89
France (SNEP)[57] 98
Global 200 (Billboard)[58] 22
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[59] 100
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[60] 63
Lithuania (AGATA)[61] 25
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[62] 33
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[63] 57
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[64] 67
UK Singles (OCC)[65] 87
US Billboard Hot 100[66] 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[67] 9
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[68] 13
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[69] 5

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label(s)
ItalyOctober 1, 2021Radio airplaySony[70]
United StatesDecember 14, 2021[71]

Notes and References

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