Doja Cat GOES METAL! Voice Teacher Reacts to "Say So" at MTV EMAs
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1st time reaction here!! And as crazy as it sounds, I never heard the pop version of Doja Cat's "Say So" prior to watching this video either (I know! But I seriously do not listen to pop!) I'm a metal vocalist and voice coach and I was so curious to see what a pop star would do to create a heavier version of their song. It was great to see Doja Cat do this on the MTV EMAs and I was really pleasantly surprised by this one! Give it a chance - seriously!
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Loved this; I love Doja and also metal (neoclassical, dare I mention numetal), prog rock, alt rock, hardcore etc but had no idea she even did this. She's extremely quirky,, allher live performances are theatrical as heck, she's an amazing dancer and on her lives she does the most random shit, impromptu performances, fucks around with her fans. She was always a more alternative girl for a rapper. Now please react to this metal cover of WAP, it is better than I could have ever imagined. kzhead.info/sun/nqyEgadlomWei40/bejne.html
Hi. I loved your video. My new guilty pleasure has recently been people reacting to this killer moment Doja and this band had. My favorite part being 2:07. Anyway. I know the whole band and their Instagram tags. Please let me know if you want me to send them to you on Instagram. But aside from the girl, I don’t think the 3 guys do anything metal.
really enjoyed your perspective of this song, have you heard Ashnikko - Cry (Heavy Metal Session) [ft. Employed To Serve]
It only makes since she step into the rock genre with the energy she brings , the bottom Bitch video by doja cat showed me she very much possess that rock Element , what a Time to be Alive 🤩☹️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Its crazy when you can tell a person doesnt mess with rap and hiphop music but then you hear them use hiphop slang like low key and other words lol wierd world we live in..
I’m the bass player, hi 👋
Whoa! Radness! Great job!
@@voicehacks huge thank you 🤘🔥 loved your review!!!! Thanks for the shoutout 🥰
Brooo! 🤘
@@voicehacks here’s the other Badass guitar player!!! ☝️☝️☝️ my guyyyyyyy
I need the tab!!
I feel like she is a Emo kid in high school who got to become more confident as she grew up.
Her vibe in this video (I posted the original link in the comments somewhere) definitely makes me feel that way!
She was lol, she also dealt with a lot of depression too
HOW DID YOU KNOW-
Me asf
@@voicehacks yes ikr 😝😩
Doja honestly passed the vibe when her voice melted into the guitar solo like I was freaking
i noticed that too :)
Ah yes, the stolen guitar solo.
That was my favorite part
Omg i literally was thinking the same thing
that was so smooth and satisfying for reaal!
Doja cat slayed that performance.
Ya
Yes shd did!!!
YESSSSSS
but not the vocals um
@@queenf8639 I think so!
I feel like this song had even more impact when you HAVE heard the original because we had no idea she had that in her! lmao
VERY this!
We been knew sis
Fully agree! The original song is kind of whatever cute catchy pop. But when you compare that with this you’re like “WOW THATS AMAZING” between the vocals and musicianship of the band (the fact that this is actually a mashup) this is a totally different animal.
This is why I hate putting musicians in boxes. People in general really. I listen almost exclusively to metal (all genres of metal) but I sing opera to bluegrass to rockabilly lol I like hearing artists try new and different stuff, even when it bombs because to me it takes balls.
Same. I learned to sing more classically as a teenager and still gravitate to singing that style, but prefer listening to metal music (while also listening to a bit of everything). Have you heard of Gangstagrass? Bluegrass+gangsta rap might be up your alley.
@@LadyLenaki i actually have heard many variations of bluegrass and southern country including the rap infusions and metal infusions. I'm from the south so I usually get the hey, yall heard this yet? Pretty often giggle. I'll give anything a whirl once.
I utterly, totally, and unequivocally AGREE with you!!!! So so ultimately important NEVER to box someone, as an artist, career group, or anything too quickly
I feel bad for doja her label will only let her sing say so so she has to find a way to switch it up and play with her one song that shes allowed to perform for these events
@@Juanmaligno oh God that would be horrible. Like literal hell. Hearing one song constantly is bad but performing one would make me puke.
i like how her voice perfectly melted into guitar after that scream
Omg yes I’m happy someone said it lol.
It’s a belt not a scream btw ☺️
Ya def not a scream...
I was listening just waiting for this after I saw this comment and wasn’t disappointed at all. OMG
Scream? Lol
This just definitely shows her versatility. This is SO good and I need to hear her do actual rock/metal songs This gave me Flyleaf vibes
Yes . Her pose looked like Lacey!
This is so flyleaf hahaha
Yeah I got flyleaf vibes too like the torn up dress and how she sang some parts like in the beginning. Loved it. She could do more rock and shes seems to be into it too. Like when artists don't stay in a box being only X genre or x type of sound. Like Arctic Monkeys and Cage the elephant
Doja cat is a Singer that raps like Lauren Hill
100% Flyleaf and the look totally Bring Me to Life Amy Lee
i mean Doja Cat is primarily a rapper that can hold a note and this is really her first performance where she has actually belted and gotten up to an F#5
You know your stuff, I like that.
@@baddierat2246 rlly it's cos when i get into things i end up trying to find everything out about it. but thanks:)
@@JudeM3591 Ofc! I’ve been a HUGE Doja fan for 3 years now? I’m just glad other people like me are out there~ ☺️ :D
@@baddierat2246 she's been doing it for years now and meme music shot her into stardom. the fact she managed to milk it and become a respected artist is smth nobody else could do. like ive been a fan since Amala but i didn't become a STAN as such until hot pink dropped. whats ur fave doja song?
@@JudeM3591 OMG YESSS! I literally agree with you so much! My favorite song is probably from; Hot Pink: Cyber Sex 😛😂 Honestly I have so many. My favorite unreleased song is Generous, Lie Down, and NAS. Lmao I have so many of that too. And yesss I’ve been a fan since 2016. I’ve brought her up through elementary, middle and now high school. 🤩 but yes I have SOOOO MANY song I love by her and songs she’s featured in, but my favorite is Cyber Sex. Also I am just very excited, as it’s not everyday I come across a “Stan” or whatevaaa, like me. Lmao. You seem very interesting and nice to talk to!
she’s gonna release this version on streaming platforms soon so you’ll be able to listen to it whenever you want
fr? how do you know?
Right I’ve been waiting 😭
I think she might have some legal issues with Plini that may need to be settled before we get it. We will see though❣️
Yeah she has released a remix of her songs that were performed at award shows before but unfortunately she hasn’t done it for this remix probably because of the people who produced the track stole their backing track from a metal band
Lies
She isn’t a pop artist or a rapper. She is an Artist. She has no bounds and can work in any genre and that’s true artistry
And that's why she should've gotten best new artist
@@bwestacado9643 go away hater
@@bwestacado9643 Tf
@@bwestacado9643 Stop gatekeeping metal. We need to help the genre spread, because we need to let the mainstream know how good of a genre it is and if you are discouraging the people who spread the genre from engaging in it, you are just contributing to the fall of the genre because if there is nobody there to carry on its legacy, it will slowly die out in future generations. Everyone from every generation and music genre deserve to participate in metal and if you like it just say you are praying for the downfall of the genre and leave the comment section which is been filled with positive and doesn’t need Debby downers like you. Gatekeep something else 🤘
It's kind of gave me an Evanescence or Flyleaf type of vibe.
I said the same thing. combo of both.
Finding a flyleaf fan is like looking for needle in a haystack
@@majestic9294 lmao i didnt know that was rare lol
@@lashonda_r my lil cousin came up to me asking if I ever heard of them.... I was like, "yeah, I'm the one who showed you Flyleaf videos when you were ~10"
My immediate thought was Flyleaf!
i now wish she would stay metal lol
I rather her stay eclectic. Otherwise there won't be songs like Moo and Tia Tammera to come, or in this case this version (which is one of a few) of Say So. Although, I really hope she has more rock and metal songs to come.
@@carolineballeza5090 I agree. It would be cool to see her do a more heavy rock/metal focused album though.
@@Sara-dp5dg it would be exciting to hear an album with a heavy rock/metal sound. If this version of Say So was any indication, I can only imagine what an album like that would sound like.
Me too lol. I’d love it
@@bwestacado9643 You must be fun at parties.
Didnt know who Doja Cat was. This was a really cool performance
Glad I am not the only one! 😆
Her older stuff is actually way cooler, she used to have a really whacky sense of humor that she'd do over these really lavish R&B/trap beats. She kinda sacrificed all that to go super poppy on this last album tho...
@@HyenaFox cool i might check that out. thanks for the info
Moo caught my attention and I have been listening to her since.
Bottom Bitch although a lot more of her hip-hop element, has a lot of punk rock/alternative vibes in it as well!
100%. Literally a blink182 sample throughout. Doja is beyond versatile
Yes I thought I was the only one who noticed that!! Very much punk in there!!
I’ve just discovered another side of Doja cat !
And many more to come. She is a chameleon :)
I've been a metalhead most of my life, and I love Doja Cat
She did this performance in pop broadway and metal she is so versatile.
She's literally the Queen of versatility
What's amazing is she is originally a rapper, her earliest music was rap. Then she started adding singing verses here and there. It's good that she recently started branching out and it's evident she has huge potential.
That guitar part you like is “Sampled” after Handmade cities from Plini hence why its so nice!
I heard something about that! Makes sense now
@@voicehacks Im sure it was some sort of producer decision and the song compliments itself amazingly. Just glad a Pop Artist is actually able to show versatility like that. Doja Cat is pretty badass by itself this was refreshing to hear!
It's def inspired by, the rhythm part in particular. Has Plini commented on it? Was it agreed upon and so forth?
@@sumsar0125 plini has said he new nothing about this on twitter.
@@RavenSungOfficial Okay, so potential copyright infringement if he decides do to something about it...
I genuinely just believe she wants to collab with Babymetal lol
Man that would be amazing
Yup! That would sound cool
i would love that
Holy hell. Imagine papaya with f hero and solo by dojo cat lol
One of the guitarist is Lari Basilio and SHE KILLED IT 🙌
She’s great! I’m the other guitarist here 🙏🤘
@@SeanRosati mah brader! Your part is awesome! Plini vibeee, greatjob!
@@pukirigidigtv8162 Thx!!
@@pukirigidigtv8162 Vibe? No. Straight rip-off, yes.
@@SeanRosati omgggg you guys were amazing. Thank you so much for this performance. wow
I’m kind of obsessed with Doja, so I watch a ton of reactions to Doja Cat performances and music videos. It’s so refreshing to see a vocal coach reacting to her and so cool to see someone who is actually familiar with this genre react. I came across your videos once probably a couple of years ago when I wanted to learn more about singing. I have no idea which videos I watched now, but I remember someone talking about practicing in the car and I really feel like it was you, lol. I love your energy and I love that you enjoyed the performance!
Thank you!! 🙌🙌
Love the fact that since she is not allowed to sing any of her other music that she changes the style of what she can sing!
Wait why? 😢
@@brittanymyers9380 her label won't let her song anything else during her lives. Only Say So and Juicy otherwise the views will drop. She literally posted she's tired of performing Say So in her twitter. She remixed it 4 times so that she wouldn't get bored. There's a Broadway musical version and a Space Pop version for example.
@@snakeslife-uroborodjinn790 it's called the ''music BUSINESS" but I'd find it hard to believe a record label would frown upon earning new customers and expanding their financial streams over "views". You probably saw her opinion of how a hit song becomes depressingly monotonous to the artist because the business aspect of the industry will push a hit song relentlessly and make it a stale routine for said artists.
Doja doesn't put herself in a box and that's what I love about her! She always stays very versatile in her music.
Never has a guitar solo brought me to tears, whoever that was you are beyond gifted my friend. Please never stop playing!
Her voice goes as high as the start of that guitar solo. Thats flipping awesome.
I love pop and rap but I grew up as an Emo kid and this made me sooo happy!!! I loved paramore, flyleaf, fall out boy, escape the fate, tokio hotel etc haha
TOKIO HOTEL!!🖤🖤
@@voicehacks I was obsessed in 7th grade 😍😍😂
I’ve been saying for a while that I’m seeing an organic shift in popular music towards rock in general. The rap scene has been featuring more guitars and rock/metal elements over the last half of the decade. And melodic metal bands with clean vocals have been expanding their fan bases pretty rapidly over the last few years. Give it a year or so and the market will be primed for a pop-y, accessible rock or metal band to really break through.
A good mix, Ghostmane he does awesome music
It’s really major in the hyperpop realm. There’s just no way around it, there’s going to be a rock/metal revival.
I think that if someone is against broadening the genre to new people, they are just hipsters, and are exactly what they think they hate. ^^,
Big facts
@@bwestacado9643 woah chill
@@bwestacado9643 I will paste my reply from another one of your nasty comments under this one too. Stop gatekeeping metal. We need to help the genre spread, because we need to let the mainstream know how good of a genre it is and if you are discouraging the people who spread the genre from engaging in it, you are just contributing to the fall of the genre because if there is nobody there to carry on its legacy, it will slowly die out in future generations. Everyone from every generation and music genre deserve to participate in metal and if you like it just say you are praying for the downfall of the genre and leave the comment section which is been filled with positive and doesn’t need Debby downers like you. Gatekeep something else 🤘 I will also add on if Poppy, a former pop artist, didn’t transform into a metal artist and take a deep interest in metal, there wouldn’t be a lot of poppy fans like me broadening our metal taste and listening to metal artists and supporting this genre.
Honestly, Doja Cat did real well on this performance... And I totally agree that her crossing over in the genres, will make people who never listened liked rock interested for the first time. Cause it’s exactly what this Doja take has done to me. Love it! Now I’m looking at some Rock stars’ videos
She ended that belt on the same note the solo started! This women IS A STAR!
I freaking LOVE doja cat singing the same song at every award show only she does a different style each time and they all sound fucking AMAZING.
I demand Doja Cat to do a metalized album of some sort.
Doja Cat killed it!!! I loved the whole performance and it was great to see s different side of her.
I just need more! First Miley Cyrus releasing a rock album and now Doja Cat performing this version. I can see a new wave of rock in the mainstream music coming, like early 2000s when Evanescence and others artists made it to the very top. BTW, I love just discovering you here Mary getting the recognition you deserve! Your face was very familiar during the whole video and then I realized you where part ot the MFVF family girls. Love from Chile
I loved the shit out of this. My genres vary like crazy I could be slamming some Beneath the Massacre and The Black Dahlia Murder and jump right into some Billie Eilish or Ariana Grande. I also sing opera and musical theatre. So watching people switch their vocal styles is always fun and enjoyable to do.
Yes, don't limit urself to genres, good music is good music regardless! 🥰
You just described me perfectly
Not a bad sound. You called it, I knew you'd mention Amaranthe. Would love to see Demi Lovato tries something like this in the style of Lamb of God.
Yea demi def has the voice for metal! I never thought of that before
@@taym1698 Ooo that would be cool actually.
@@taym1698 yeah listen to her old songs "here we go again" "lala land" and "get back" Demi definitely has the vocals for it
@@taym1698 sure, if she doesn't OD again
@@razoredge8284 omg lmao
It’s so cool seeing Doja perform in this genre being both a fan of her and also metal. You can tell she has an interest in rock/metal especially in her recent performances she has put guitarists having guitar breaks with amazing riffs during her shows, so I would love to see do some pop-rap/metal in the future!
I really would have wanted her to have one part with a male screamer. In her verse “ let me check my chest, my breath right quick, he ain’t even seen it in in a dress like this’
This is awesome. I definitely needed to hear this wow and that solo 🖤
So happy you love this! This makes me so happy
It’s funny because I was listening to her songs and I was thinking about how easily she activates her fry register when she’s rapping and I was thinking “dang she would be a really good metal vocalist“ and here we are😂
ty for not trashin on this queen
OMG. What a good performance. Thank u for reacting to it to leaving me a good perspective to metal to it.
Dude this gave me so much hope for future music!
Fully agree, she sounds so amazing
I loved this performance so much
I love how Doja writes her lyrics, very similar to nicki in a sense there references to past music & a whole lot of metaphors, but the fact she can genre skip ???? MINDBLOWING. I’m happy we have an artist back on the scene who cares to make an impact with their music
Love this!! The vocals are Rad:)
When artists decide to just go for it and try something new it's always so amazing
I love that you had a smile on the entire time you were watching this performance. I love Doja Cat and this was an amazing rendition of her song.
Yea, I'm pretty stoked about this. I really hope to see more pop artists teaming up with Metal or Hardcore bands. Ashnikko recently did Metal cover with Employed to Serve and she does harsh vocals the whole time. I can't wait to see more collabs like this.
Yeah didnt expect a rapper to do this really like it
I usually listen to pop and only pop. After watching Doja Cat, I am going to explore Rock and Mental more. 100% right as it introduced me to this type of music genre, with an influence with Miley Cyrus too. Even coming across this video too!
YAASSS!!! Doja cat's range is PHENOMENAL! And I LOVED your honest and open-minded review!
My ears are goint to melt because I can't stop listening to it, she IS good, she is versatile and creative. Loved this song a lot, way more than the original version. Well...I woudn't commplain if she did an entire album in this style. Like Dark Pink or something.
Thank you for not pausing the video every 3 seconds for commentary!!!! So many videos I watch people pause literally every second
Literally her best performance (and she's had so many amazing ones)
This sounds lit actually!
Oh my god I LOVE THIS! 🔥🤟🏻
Solid reaction video! When I saw the original video, I was like "wow...okay!"
Love that version of the song!!!!!!!
You’re so cool and I enjoyed your critique!
Hahah my earworm (thanks to Beth!) is bugging me again because this particular version stuck in my head for a while.
Needs to drop this I'd listen to it over and over😭a different feeling
So glad u didn’t trash this! I actually was shocked when I saw this loved it haha
She's an artist that dabbles in multiple genres and styles of mixes so this makes sense for me.
I’ve always been one to listen to many different genres, but primarily Metal and hip hop and rap are my go tos, and when DOJA whipped this out, she knocked my socks off. This was so refreshing and I was so happy to hear it. I’m really hoping she does more like this in the future. I would love to see the darker side of Doja Cat as I slowly finally let my darker side back out. Stay rocking friends! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I wish that this version was available on iTunes.
I'm like halfway and it just sounds so good. Clean and tight and the music's not overdone like it doesn't have its head up its own ass but it's so sick and the singer is just a freaking diamond in the rough man
Wow I love your take on music! So eloquently explained about why this is good for the genre
Thank you! 🙌
Oh she was definitely a fan of evanescence as a kid
She’s amazing and this is great for the metal scene!!!
I love the original and never saw this performance coming. Honestly blown away. Doja is so talented.
Loved what you had to say so leaving a comment for the algorithm etc 🥰
Yes to bands ugh I miss it so muchhhh
I love your voice 🥺🥺
I know her from moo mv, omg that's song at first was hilarious, but when she came out with the new songs, i like her much 😂
Doja is such a versatile performer, i really ove this talent!
Im not into metal at all. But i would listen to this all day. It felt like she was giving a mix of emotions such as strength, submissiveness, anger, and sensuality. Amazing Amazing performance 🖤
It was so nice to see a positive video on KZhead. Love your videos!! I love it all from Doja to Stabbing Westward xoxo
Thanks man that means a lot I was actually having kind of a hard time today with the hater comments and I really appreciate this.
Love her performance
Love your look and style.
I love metal covers of pop songs!!!
i love pop going metal when is well done. and this performance was good, i like it a lot. (i love pop music as much as metal bands harsh and clean)
Its Awesome! She did another version on another awards show using big band smaples insted. Great Production!
Expected to hate it, Actually really like it.
I always have a chuckle when people find out rappers are into and enjoy doing rock and metal songs. But i applaud when artist do things like this to show not only their interest in things outside their supposed bubble they perform in, but how their skills and vocals can be used in other genres. ( example: i know people that flipped their tables when they saw Denzel Curry do Bulls on Parade and even Chop Suey and found out afterwards that he was a rapper.) I suggest looking at the BoP if you havent. Awesome review!
Love Doja, Loved this version.
Doja is everything from pop to rap to punk to heavy metal and r&b shes got it all
I was very curious to see what a fan of metal would think of the song, loved your video!
I've been watching Doja Cat for a while now. Her music videos and voice are getting noticeably better as each song/video is released. I think she writes her own songs which I find very witty and fun. I'm impressed with her ability to reinvent her self through her music and videos and grow. Some artists have amazing voices but their music and videos are so predictable. They never step outside their box. Can't wait to see what she does in the future!
I love this channel
I love Doja Cat since the beginning. This just makes her so much more wonderful.
Oh my god yes! I really want Doja to scream at least once that would’ve been great!!!
I need this song on vinyl already
now I need MORE
Now i want a metal version of "You Right", but instead of featuring The Weekend, i recommends someone from the metalcore scene who can do sweet clean vocals. Maybe Matty Mullins from Memphis May Fire or Trenton Woodley from Hands Like Houses.
Great review! And good to see you doing well too! We hung out in Chippewa Falls at the White Empress concert many years back! You graciously allowed me and a friend to hang out with you during soundcheck! Always a treasured moment of my life!
That’s so awesome!!