Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (born October 21, 1995), known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is recognized for a style that incorporates elements of hip hop and pop, as well as for her frequent use of online platforms to promote her work. Doja Cat began releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager. Her song “So High” led to a recording contract with Kemosabe and RCA Records prior to the release of her debut extended play “Purrr!” in 2014.