Doja Cat - Vegas (from The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Elvis) (audio) Review

: Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton rather than Elvis, Doja Cat highlights the Black musical roots that Elvis famously popularized. Commercial & Critical Success

Revisiting a Classic: How Doja Cat Reclaimed "Vegas" When Baz Luhrmann announced a high-energy Elvis biopic, fans knew the soundtrack would be anything but ordinary. But few expected to deliver a track that didn't just reference history—it reclaimed it. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead single for the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and quickly became a global anthem. The Roots: More Than Just a Sample

: Produced by Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed (the team behind "Kiss Me More"), the track blends heavy trap snares with soulful, atmospheric rhythms. : Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton

: It became the first solo soundtrack song to hit No. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016.

: The song earned a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead

: The song features vocals from the late Shonka Dukureh , who portrays Big Mama Thornton in the film, bridging the gap between the 1950s blues scene and modern hip-hop. Why It Works

: It peaked at No. 10 on the Hot 100 , marking Doja’s seventh top-ten hit. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016

: Doja’s verses are sharp and "vengeful," as she tells a partner he "never deserved her attention".