Woman (Doja Cat song)

"Woman" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat from her third studio album Planet Her (2021). It is an afrobeats track with the lyrical theme of divine femininity. After gaining popularity in Europe, where it entered the top 10 in countries like France, Denmark, Greece, Switzerland, Lithuania and Portugal, the song impacted Italian contemporary hit radio as the album's fourth official single on October 1, 2021.

"Woman"
Single by Doja Cat
from the album Planet Her
ReleasedOctober 1, 2021
RecordedMay 2021
StudioThe Sound Factory (Los Angeles, California)
GenreAfrobeats[1]
Length2:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Doja Cat singles chronology
"Need to Know"
(2021)		 "Woman"
(2021)		 "Handstand"
(2021)
Music video
"Woman" on YouTube

Composition

"Woman" is "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 afrobeat song,[4][5][6] it was co-written by American rapper Jidenna who also provides background vocals to the track.[7][8] Co-produced by Malawian producer Static. 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).[5] Critics compared her vocal delivery on the track to that of Rihanna (whom she name-drops in the song),[9] and her rap delivery to that of Kendrick Lamar.[10]

"Woman" is driven by bouncy steel drums and pulsing bass.

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."[11] Umber Bhatti of Nicki Swift wrote that "'Woman'" is the perfect opening song for Planet Her, as it showcases Doja's Cat's ability to create an incredibly fun yet meaningful song."[12]

Music video

The song's music video was released on December 3, 2021. It takes inspiration from Michael Jackson's video "Remember the Time."[13] 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.[14][15]

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Woman"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[57] Platinum 70,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[58] Gold 45,000
France (SNEP)[59] Gold 100,000
Italy (FIMI)[60] Gold 35,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[61] Gold 15,000
Norway (IFPI Norway)[62] Gold 30,000
Portugal (AFP)[63] Platinum 10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[64] Silver 200,000
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[65] Gold 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Woman"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Italy October 1, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Sony Italy [66]

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