"Cyber Sex" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was released alongside a music video through Kemosabe and RCA Records on November 7, 2019, as the fourth single from her second studio album Hot Pink, which was released on the same day. Written by Doja Cat, Yeti Beats and Lydia Asrat, the song was also produced by Kool Kojak alongside Tizhimself.[2] It features "90s-esque synth-heavy bubblegum raps".[1]
| "Cyber Sex" | ||||
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| Single by Doja Cat | ||||
| from the album Hot Pink | ||||
| Released | November 7, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | The Hive & Gold Diggers’ Studios (Los Angeles, California) | |||
| Genre | Bubblegum rap[1] | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
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The song was popularized by internet meme personality "Queen of Brooklyn" on social media sites such as Twitter and TikTok.[3] It was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in late November 2020.[4]
Music video
editOn November 7, 2019, a music video was released alongside the song. The video was directed by Jack Begert, produced by Psycho Films—including executive producer Sam Canter and producer Geenah Krisht—and commissioned by Sam Houston.[5] It stars Doja Cat as a webcam model who becomes an engineer and genetically develops her ideal sexual partner.[6][7]
Live performance
editDoja Cat was a musical guest at the 37th annual AVN Awards on January 25, 2020, where she performed "Cyber Sex" as well as "Juicy" in a nude mesh bodysuit with rhinestones covering and highlighting her nipples, butt, and pubic hair.[8] Nylon magazine complimented the outfit calling it, "truly unforgettable".[9]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Hot Pink liner notes.[2]
Recording
- Recorded at The Hive & Gold Diggers’ Studios (Los Angeles, California)
- Mixed at Larrabee Sound Studios (North Hollywood, California)
- Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering (Hollywood, California)
Personnel
- Doja Cat – vocals, songwriting
- Tizhimself – songwriting, production
- Kool Kojak – songwriting, production
- Lydia Asrat – songwriting
- David Sprecher – songwriting
- Rian Lewis – recording
- MacGregor Leo – recording
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Mike Seaberg – assistant mixing
- DJ Riggins – assistant mixing
- Mike Bozzi – mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 92 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 13 |
| US Rolling Stone Trending 25[12] | 10 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[14] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Ransom, Danielle (February 29, 2020). "Women Artists Will Lead The Wave For 2020". BET. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
Her discography is a broad mix of body-affirming bangers ("Juicy") and metaphorical homages ("Tia Tamera") to spitfire rampages ("Rules") and 90s-esque synth-heavy bubblegum raps ("Cyber Sex").
- ^ a b Hot Pink (Media notes). Kemosabe Records.
- ^ Wetmore, Brendan (January 9, 2020). "A Meme Queen Made Doja Cat's 'Cyber Sex' Go Viral". Paper. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Doja Cat – Cyber Sex". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Doja Cat – Cyber Sex (Official Video), November 6, 2019, retrieved December 11, 2020
- ^ Williams, Aaron (November 7, 2019). "Doja Cat's Racy 'Cyber Sex' Video Celebrates Digital Intimacy". Uproxx. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Montes, Patrick (November 7, 2019). "Doja Cat Unveils a Provocative, Over-the-Top Visual for the 'Hot Pink' Cut "Cyber Sex"". Hypebeast. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Harper, Rosario (December 31, 2019). "Doja Cat Follows Cardi B's Adult Moves By Joining AVN Awards Show Performer Line-Up". SOHH.com. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Halabian, Layla (January 29, 2020). "Doja Cat's Mesh Bodysuit Is Pube-Friendly". Nylon. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Doja Cat". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 18, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "Trending 25". Rolling Stone. January 17, 2020. Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Doja Cat – Cyber Sex" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Doja Cat – Cyber Sex". Radioscope. Retrieved December 20, 2024. Type Cyber Sex in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "British single certifications – Doja Cat – Cyber Sex". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 8, 2020.