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  Studio Album · No. 4

Scarlet Songwriting Credits by Doja Cat

2023 Kemosabe Records / RCA Records 15 tracks 51 min

Produced by Earl on the Beat, Kurtis McKenzie, Y2K, Rogét Chahayed, Jay Versace  ·  Engineered by Rian Lewis, Neal Pogue, Mike Bozzi, Serban Ghenea, Jesse Ray Ernster

Kemosabe Records / RCA Records Hip HopPop RapR&B
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Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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Doja Cat's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

15
Tracks
45
Lyricists
30
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2023
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Pop Solo Performance (Paint the Town Red) (2024, Nominated)
Data Insight

Scarlet is Doja Cat's first project with no guest features since her debut, and it documents a deliberate pivot from the pop-R&B of Planet Her toward a rap-forward, more personal record. Doja Cat (credited as Amala Dlamini) wrote all the lyrics and took co-writing credits across the tracklist alongside her producers. The production team is sprawling, with Earl on the Beat anchoring singles like 'Paint the Town Red,' 'Agora Hills,' and 'Shutcho,' Kurtis McKenzie handling cuts such as 'Balut,' and Jay Versace producing '97,' 'Often,' and 'Love Life.' Neal Pogue mixed and Mike Bozzi mastered the album.

Scarlet is Doja Cat's fourth studio album, released September 22, 2023. The 15-track album marked a stylistic pivot toward harder hip-hop, moving away from the polished pop-R&B sound of Planet Her. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and produced 'Paint the Town Red,' which became her first solo number-one single globally, reaching number one in seven countries. The album's raw, confrontational energy was interpreted as a response to online criticism and her public persona controversies in 2022-2023.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Paint the Town Red #1
Doja CatBurt BacharachHal DavidIsaac Earl BynumJean-Baptiste KouameKarl RubinRyan Buendia Amala DlaminiBurt BacharachHal DavidIsaac Earl BynumJean-Baptiste KouameKarl RubinRyan Buendia Earl on the BeatRick RubinJean-BaptisteDJ Replay Doja Cat (Vocals)
2
Demons
Doja CatD.A. Got That DopeChristina Doman Amala DlaminiDavid Lewis DomanChristina Doman D.A. Got That Dope Doja Cat (Vocals)
3
Wet Vagina
Doja CatKurtis McKenzieOliver RodiganJiseok LeeSung Woo Lee Amala DlaminiKurtis McKenzieOliver RodiganJiseok LeeSung Woo Lee Kurtis McKenzieCadenzaFlip_00 Doja Cat (Vocals)
4
Fuck the Girls (FTG)
Doja CatKurtis McKenzieScribz RileyElliot DubockAmil Raja Amala DlaminiKurtis McKenzieMike RileyElliot DubockAmil Raja Kurtis McKenzieScribz RileyBeat Butcha Doja Cat (Vocals)
5
Ouchies
Doja CatLondon HolmesDevon Rhys RobertsSean MombergerPhilip CornishTommy BrownLuther Campbell Amala DlaminiLondon HolmesDevon Rhys RobertsSean MombergerPhilip CornishTommy BrownLuther Campbell London on da TrackRobertsSean Momberger Doja Cat (Vocals)
6
97
Doja CatSam BarshJahlil Gunter Amala DlaminiSam BarshJahlil Gunter BarshJay Versace Doja Cat (Vocals)
7
Gun
Doja CatKurtis McKenzieLee StashenkoAubrey Robinson Amala DlaminiKurtis McKenzieLee StashenkoAubrey Robinson Kurtis McKenzieFallenBoobie Doja Cat (Vocals)
8
Go Off
Doja CatKurtis McKenzieLee Stashenko Amala DlaminiKurtis McKenzieLee Stashenko Kurtis McKenzieFallenRian Lewis Doja Cat (Vocals)
9
Agora Hills #7
Doja CatIsaac Earl BynumMemishiPeppleJean-Baptiste KouameBrian HollandMichael Smith Amala DlaminiIsaac Earl BynumMemishiPeppleJean-Baptiste KouameBrian HollandMichael Smith Earl on the BeatGent!Jean-BaptisteBangs Doja Cat (Vocals)
10
Can't Wait
Doja CatIsaac Earl BynumJean-Baptiste KouameJasper HarrisPresley RegierAaron ShadrowRoy C. Hammond Amala DlaminiIsaac Earl BynumJean-Baptiste KouameJasper HarrisPresley RegierAaron ShadrowRoy C. Hammond Earl on the BeatJean-BaptisteHarrisRegierShadrow Doja Cat (Vocals)
11
Often
Doja CatJahlil GunterBen NarteyDerex Williams Amala DlaminiJahlil GunterBen NarteyDerex Williams Jay VersaceNartey Doja Cat (Vocals)
12
Love Life
Doja CatJahlil GunterBen Nartey Amala DlaminiJahlil GunterBen Nartey Jay VersaceNartey Doja Cat (Vocals)
13
Skull and Bones
Doja CatAustin OwensAdrian SealyDerek KastalJustin RobbinsLeonard LaToucheMarcus Rucker Amala DlaminiAustin OwensAdrian SealyDerek KastalJustin RobbinsLeonard LaToucheMarcus Rucker Ayo the ProducerKaeyos Doja Cat (Vocals)
14
Attention
Doja CatAri David StaraceRogét Chahayed Amala DlaminiAri David StaraceRogét Chahayed Y2KRogét ChahayedMayer Hawthorne Doja Cat (Vocals)
15
Balut
Doja CatDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedKurtis McKenzie Amala DlaminiDavid SprecherRogét ChahayedKurtis McKenzie Yeti BeatsRogét ChahayedKurtis McKenzie Doja Cat (Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Scarlet

Who produced 'Paint the Town Red' on Doja Cat's Scarlet?
'Paint the Town Red' was produced by Earl on the Beat, Karl Rubin, Jean-Baptiste, and DJ Replay. The song interpolates Dionne Warwick's 'Walk On By,' so its composer credits include Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It became Doja Cat's first solo number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Does Scarlet by Doja Cat have any guest features?
No, Scarlet has no guest features. It was Doja Cat's first project with no features since her debut, a choice that underscored the album's rap-forward, self-driven direction. Every vocal on the standard edition is performed by Doja Cat herself.
Did Doja Cat write the songs on Scarlet?
Yes, Doja Cat wrote all the lyrics on Scarlet and is credited under her legal name Amala Dlamini. She also took co-writing credits across the tracklist alongside her producers and additional songwriters. The album was framed as a more personal, rap-focused record.
How did 'Agora Hills' by Doja Cat perform on the charts?
'Agora Hills' peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. It climbed the chart in early 2024 to reach its peak. It was one of two official singles from Scarlet.
Why is Scarlet considered a stylistic shift for Doja Cat?
Scarlet moved away from the pop-R&B sound of 2021's Planet Her toward a rap-focused, hip hop direction. Doja Cat used the album to foreground her rapping and more personal writing. The decision to drop guest features reinforced that change.
When was Scarlet by Doja Cat released?
Scarlet was released on September 22, 2023, through Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. It was recorded between 2022 and 2023 at Harbor Studios in Malibu, California. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.
Is Scarlet by Doja Cat certified Platinum?
Yes, Scarlet is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It also holds Platinum certifications in Canada, Brazil, and Poland, plus Gold in France and Silver in the UK.
Data note: Scarlet 2 Claude reissue (2024) adds 7 additional tracks not included here.

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