Doja Cat Prepares Pop Album 'Vie' Inspired by Therapy, Exes, Antonoff Collaboration

Doja Cat is preparing to release her fifth studio album, Vie, on September 26, 2025, marking a shift towards a more pop-focused sound inspired by personal growth and reflection from her therapy sessions. She collaborates for the first time with producer Jack Antonoff, known for his work with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, describing the partnership as fresh and natural. The album explores themes of love, naivety, and relationship complexities, including "love-bombing," a term she uses to describe excessive early-stage compliments and gifts in romantic relationships. Doja Cat credits her twice-weekly therapy sessions for providing insights into human experience and subconscious behaviors that shaped the album's lyrical content. She also emphasizes that despite addressing serious topics, Vie is designed to be fun and accessible, with playful vocal experimentation and an '80s pop vibe. The lead single "Jealous Type" has already been released, and the album rollout features a Paris-shot trailer and glamorous visuals reflecting its chic aesthetic.