Doja Cat - Vegas (from The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Elvis) (audio) Link
: The track interpolates the legendary 1952 recording by Big Mama Thornton .
Revisiting a Classic: How Doja Cat Reclaimed "Vegas" When Baz Luhrmann announced a high-energy Elvis biopic, fans knew the soundtrack would be anything but ordinary. But few expected to deliver a track that didn't just reference history—it reclaimed it. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead single for the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and quickly became a global anthem. The Roots: More Than Just a Sample : The track interpolates the legendary 1952 recording
: The song earned a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead
: Doja’s verses are sharp and "vengeful," as she tells a partner he "never deserved her attention". "Vegas" isn't just a catchy rap song; it’s
"Vegas" isn't just a catchy rap song; it’s a masterclass in modernizing heritage.