Doja Cat returns with "Balut," a song that puts her at the center of a conversation about rumors and drug use, addressing the subject with a frankness that keeps the focus squarely on her point of view. The American rapper has called upon a host of familiar writers and producers for his newest release. "Balut" was written by Amala Zandile Dlamini, David Sprecher, Rogét Chahayed, and Kurtis McKenzie. Rogét Chahayed, Kurtis McKenzie, and Yeti Beats produced it.
The song is a direct answer to the rumors around Doja Cat and the speculation about drug use. "Balut" lets her explore the subject through her music, rather than letting outside chatter shape the discussion. "Balut" gestures toward the distance between public speculation and an artist's capacity to respond.
The song also further highlights Doja Cat's position as an artist who can take the discourse surrounding her and turn it into the material of her music. "Balut" adds a sharp, focused subject matter and a collaborative writing and production team to Doja Cat's music. "Balut" takes outside speculation and makes it part of the music itself, giving Doja Cat another chance to control the conversation on her own terms.
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