On September 26, 2025, global star Doja Cat officially released her fifth studio album, Vie (pronounced like “vie”), marking a deliberate return to pop sensibilities and retro influences under Kemosabe / RCA Records. 

Clocking in at 15 tracks, Vie leans into themes of love, romance, transformation, and sensuality.  The album includes a sole guest appearance from SZA on the track “Take Me Dancing.”  Doja Cat explained in a press statement that the album title Vie plays on the number “five” (her fifth release) and evokes the French word for “life.” 

Musically, Vie embraces a strong 1980s pop, funk, and R&B aesthetic, with lush synths, gated drums, and nods to nostalgic sonic textures.  Critics have noted that this marks a stylistic pivot away from the more aggressive tone of her prior album Scarlet.  Standout tracks like “Jealous Type,” “AAAHH MEN!,” and “Gorgeous” are already gaining attention. 

The visual rollout accompanied the drop: the music video for “Gorgeous,” released in tandem with the album, features a glamorous ’80s-inspired aesthetic and a cast of fashion figures such as Paloma Elsesser, Irina Shayk, Anok Yai, and more.  She also staged her “Jealous Type” debut at the 2025 MTV VMAs with an ’80s-inflected performance including a saxophone solo by Kenny G. 

Early streaming numbers are strong: Vie achieved 13 million streams on Spotify in its first day, making it one of the biggest debuts of the weekend.  Reception is mixed to favorable many praise her ambition and returns to pop while others critique that some production choices feel overly safe. 

To support the new era, Doja Cat has announced the Ma Vie World Tour, launching November 18, 2025 in Auckland, with dates across Oceania and Asia initially. 

In sum, Vie signals a more polished, expressive chapter in Doja Cat’s career—one that leans into romantic nostalgia while retaining her signature edge.