On the latest episode of Club Ambition, host Victor, known as Sound, shared his first impressions of Doja Cat’s new single and music video, “Jealous Type,” the lead track from her forthcoming album Vie, set to release next month.
Victor began by calling Doja Cat one of the best female rappers of the past decade, noting that she also thrives as a pop star. He compared her artistry to Nicki Minaj’s, describing it as multi-layered and not confined to just “rapping rapping.” While her last album leaned heavily into rap, he pointed out that her latest single signals a different direction.
Watching the music video live on the podcast, Victor described its cinematic feel, comparing the visuals to old-school films and even ’80s and ’90s pop aesthetics. He highlighted the production’s retro vibe, likening it to vintage workout-style music videos. While he praised Doja’s performance, visuals, and overall artistry, he admitted that, in his view, the video was stronger than the song itself.
Victor’s overall take on “Jealous Type” was mixed. He acknowledged Doja Cat’s consistent ability to create hits and praised her as one of today’s most complete artists, pointing to her performances, fashion, choreography, and versatility. However, he felt this particular track didn’t deliver the impact of her previous singles.
“This one right here, I don’t think it’s a hit,” he said, adding that it ranked among his least favorite lead singles from Doja. Still, he suggested it could be more about establishing an aesthetic and sound for the new album rather than delivering an immediate chart-topper.
Reflecting on Doja Cat’s career, Victor praised her debut as one of the best pop albums of its year and noted that she has yet to release a bad full-length project. While he found “Jealous Type” underwhelming as a lead single, he expressed optimism that the upcoming album will maintain her strong track record.
“Hopefully the album is fire,” he concluded, adding that he respects Doja Cat’s consistency and artistry, even if this particular release didn’t land as powerfully as expected.
