Studio Album · No. 1
Amala Songwriting Credits by Doja Cat
Produced by Yeti Beats, Rogét Chahayed, Troy NÅka · Engineered by Neal H Pogue, Clint Gibbs, Rian Lewis
Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Hip HopR&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Doja Cat carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Doja Cat
0 tracksoutside writers
Doja Cat's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer25%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
29
Lyricists
14
Producers
2018
Released
Data Insight
Amala is Doja Cat's debut, and she shares writing credit across it under her legal name Amala Dlamini while leaning heavily on a small circle of collaborators. Yeti Beats, who shaped her early sound, produces and engineers much of the record alongside Tizhimself, Roget Chahayed, and Tyson Trax (Dr. Luke). The guest list is sparse, with Konshens on 'Wine Pon You' and Rico Nasty on 'Tia Tamera,' keeping the focus on Doja's own pop-rap and R&B writing. The deluxe edition later absorbed the viral 'Mooo!' era material that reframed her commercial profile.
Amala is Doja Cat's debut studio album, self-released on March 30, 2018 and later distributed by Kemosabe/RCA Records. Named after her given first name, the 13-track album showcases her range across R&B, hip-hop, and pop with a DIY aesthetic. Though it was not a mainstream success at release, it established her artistic identity and includes several fan favorites. The deluxe edition added 'Mooo!,' the viral novelty track that became her first major internet sensation.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Go to Town
|
Doja CatGerard Powell IIDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedRian Lewis | Amala DlaminiGerard Powell IIDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedRian Lewis | TizhimselfYeti BeatsRogét Chahayed | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Cookie Jar
|
Doja CatRogét ChahayedDavid SprecherJon MillisKurtis McKenzie | Amala DlaminiRogét ChahayedDavid SprecherJon MillisKurtis McKenzie | Rogét ChahayedYeti BeatsThe Arcade | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Roll with Us
|
Doja CatDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedGerard Powell II | Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedGerard Powell II | Yeti BeatsTizhimselfRogét Chahayed | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Wine Pon You
|
Doja CatKonshensDavid SprecherAntwoine Collins | Amala DlaminiGarfield SpenceDavid SprecherAntwoine Collins | Yeti BeatsTroy NÅka | Doja Cat (Vocals)Konshens (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Fancy
|
Doja CatDavid Sprecher | Amala DlaminiDavid Sprecher | Yeti BeatsDoja Cat | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Wild Beach
|
Doja CatAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherElizabeth GetzTerence Coles | Amala DlaminiAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherElizabeth GetzTerence Coles | Troy NÅkaYeti Beats | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Morning Light
|
Doja CatDavid SprecherCameron BartoliniAaron MillerAaron HarmonJordan Reyes | Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherCameron BartoliniAaron MillerAaron HarmonJordan Reyes | Yeti BeatsCambo | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Candy
#86
|
Doja CatDavid SprecherJoshua KarpCameron Bartolini | Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherJoshua KarpCameron Bartolini | Yeti BeatsBudoCambo | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Game
|
Doja CatDavid SprecherAdrian EcclestonCameron Bartolini | Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherAdrian EcclestonCameron Bartolini | Yeti BeatsAdrian XCambo | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Casual
|
Doja CatAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherCarlos MuñozElizabeth Getz | Amala DlaminiAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherCarlos MuñozElizabeth Getz | Troy NÅkaYeti BeatsLoshendrix | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Down Low
|
Doja CatCameron BartoliniChristian Quirante | Amala DlaminiCameron BartoliniChristian Quirante | CamboAlizzz | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Body Language
|
Doja CatRytchi PronzolaCameron Bartolini | Amala DlaminiRytchi PronzolaCameron Bartolini | Richie BeatsCambo | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 13 |
All Nighter
|
Doja CatDavid Sprecher | Amala DlaminiDavid Sprecher | Doja CatYeti Beats | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Juicy
|
Doja CatDavid SprecherDr. LukeLydia Asrat | Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherLukasz GottwaldLydia Asrat | Yeti BeatsTyson Trax | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Tia Tamera
|
Doja CatRico NastyKurtis McKenzieDavid SprecherLydia Asrat | Amala DlaminiMaria-Cecilia KellyKurtis McKenzieDavid SprecherLydia Asrat | Doja CatKurtis McKenzieYeti Beats | Doja Cat (Vocals)Rico Nasty (Featured Rap) |
| 16 |
Mooo!
|
Doja CatAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherPharrell WilliamsChad HugoLil JonMystikalBobby SandimanieCraig Lawson | Amala DlaminiAntwoine CollinsDavid SprecherPharrell WilliamsChad HugoJonathan SmithMichael TylerBobby SandimanieCraig Lawson | Doja CatTroy NÅkaYeti Beats | Doja Cat (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 46 contributors
DC
Doja Cat
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AD
Amala Dlamini
Writer
DS
David Sprecher
Writer
CB
Cameron Bartolini
Writer
AC
Antwoine Collins
Writer
RC
Rogét Chahayed
Writer · Producer
KM
Kurtis McKenzie
Writer · Producer
EG
Elizabeth Getz
Writer
GP
Gerard Powell II
Writer
LA
Lydia Asrat
Writer
AH
Aaron Harmon
Writer
AM
Aaron Miller
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Amala
Did Doja Cat write Amala herself?
Yes, Doja Cat is credited as a writer across Amala under her legal name, Amala Dlamini. She co-wrote the material with her production collaborators rather than recording outside compositions. The album reflects her own pop-rap and R&B songwriting at the start of her career.
Who produced Amala by Doja Cat?
Production was led by Yeti Beats, who helped develop Doja Cat's early sound and also handled engineering on the record. Additional producers included Tizhimself, Roget Chahayed, Tyson Trax (Dr. Luke), and Doja Cat herself. The result is a tight production circle rather than a wide roster of outside hitmakers.
What genre is Doja Cat's Amala?
Amala is primarily a hip hop and R&B album. It blends pop-rap songwriting with R&B melodies, setting the template Doja Cat would expand on later releases.
Who is featured on Doja Cat's Amala?
Konshens appears on 'Wine Pon You' and Rico Nasty features on 'Tia Tamera.' The album otherwise keeps guest appearances minimal, centering Doja Cat's own vocals and writing.
Did 'Candy' by Doja Cat chart?
Yes, 'Candy' peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song gained traction well after the album's initial release, helping push Amala back onto the chart.
Is Doja Cat's Amala certified?
Yes, Amala was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, representing 500,000 units. It was the first of Doja Cat's studio albums to reach certification.
When was Doja Cat's Amala released?
Amala was first released on March 30, 2018, through Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. A deluxe edition followed that incorporated material from the viral 'Mooo!' period.