Doja Cat's "Jealous Type" Blends '80s Nostalgia and Raw Emotion
Doja Cat has just released her latest track, “Jealous Type,” the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album, Vie, on August 21, 2025, through Kemosabe and RCA Records. Produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K, the track dives into a vibrant funk-pop and disco-pop sound, marking a shift from the rap-heavy intensity of her 2023 album Scarlet and its deluxe edition, Scarlet 2 CLAUDE.
Doja Cat, “Jealous Type” | Kemosabe and RCA Records
Running just under three minutes, “Jealous Type” channels trace elements of ‘80s-inspired grooves with shimmering synths and driving drums, showcasing Doja’s knack for blending nostalgia with fresh energy. Thematically, the song explores jealousy and trust in relationships, with Doja’s breathy vocals delivering introspective lines like, “Boy, let me know if this is careless, I / Could be torn between two roads that I just can’t decide / Which one is leading me to hell or paradise?” A punchy rap verse adds grit, addressing a “party boy” chasing attention, while the chorus confesses, “Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type.”
Doja first teased “Jealous Type” in a Marc Jacobs campaign in May 2025, where a high-quality snippet paired with retro visuals sparked excitement. She amplified the buzz by performing the song live at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival on August 8, alongside unreleased tracks “Cards” and “Take Me Dancing.”
Directed by Boni Mata, the music video embraces ‘80s aesthetics—where its visuals complement the song’s summery, retro-pop-inspired vibe, with bold choreography and bright, yet still hazy, lighting. As Vie’s September 26 release approaches, “Jealous Type” reaffirms Doja as a genre-blending innovator, weaving pop, funk, and emotional depth into a track that feels like the perfect precursor to a new era.
Check out the music video for “Jealous Type” below.
