’80s babies will likely appreciate Doja Cat’s new musical direction, which takes inspiration from the decade’s New Wave rock/pop movement. At least, “Jealous Type,” her first single, does. Awash in shimmering synths and that signature tom hit, “Jealous Type” presents a version of Doja that you wouldn’t expect, one that sees potential competition in someone her man says is “just a friend.” Apparently, she sometimes forgets she’s a world-famous pop/rap star and sex symbol who can make videos that directly reference forebears like Tina Turner without looking silly. That’s life.

Speaking of, “Jealous Type” is the first official single from Doja’s upcoming album, Vie , which, of course, means “life” in French. Doja’s been uncharacteristically cagey about the whole thing, but she has reve

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