She / Her / Black Bitch

She / Her / Black Bitch is the third extended play (EP) by American rapper Doechii. It was released by Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records on August 5, 2022, comprising five tracks. The record includes production from Kal Banx, Hit-Boy, Bankroll Got It and Devin Malik, and is executive produced by Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith and Anthony "Moosa" Tiffith Jr. Guest appearances include Rico Nasty, Jst Ray, and SZA. It was supported by the sole single, "Bitch I'm Nice".
== Description ==
Florida-born Doechii's breakthrough hit (2020's "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake," with a title inspired by a Junie B. Jones book) introduced the rapper as a schoolgirl who self-actualizes before our eyes; she starts off an awkward kid doing bedroom karaoke to Paramore, and by the end, she's proudly proclaiming, "I am a Black girl who beat the statistics." Since then, she's performed on late-night talk shows and awards stages and signed with Kendrick Lamar's Top Dawg Entertainment. There's no sign of that shy schoolgirl on she / her / black bitch, her third EP. Instead, she's in boss mode—hitting on girls, blowing money fast, and feeling herself. The highlight is a remix of her bad-girl anthem "Persuasive," a silky-smooth, two-step number with an assist from SZA.
== Title ==
Doechii said of the title in a press release, "Many times I've been referred to as a 'bitch' as a way to gaslight me out of certain spaces, something I think many people can relate to in one way or another. Lots of people will call you various names for doing something differently. So I decided to take ownership of the 'black bitch' and title my EP she/ her/ black bitch and reclaim that motherfucking power. So if you've ever been put down for being yourself, just remember you're powerful and unapologetic—these songs are for you."Gonzalez, Alex (August 5, 2022). "Doechii Reclaims Her Power on Her New EP, 'she/her/black b*tch'". Uproxx.
Meanwhile, she explained to Elle, "I use she/her/Black bitch as my pronouns. Let's think about what pronouns are. I feel the same way about how I am attached to the statement 'Black bitch,' where it feels like an actual pronoun to me. That is the simple explanation. That is really it. I just wanted to take my power back."Peay, Malik (August 5, 2022). "How Does It Feel to Be Doechii?". Elle.
== Critical ==
The A.V. Club penned, "Despite working with a wide range of apparent influences, Doechii adds her own flair, infusing them with a unique flavor and carving out her own space as a rapper. She/her/black bitch pushes Doechii to the precipice of widespread notoriety—she’s someone who demands not only your attention, but your respect, too."Sanchez, Gabrielle (August 5, 2022). "Doechii Stakes Her Claim as Rap's Newest It Girl with First EP for TDE". The A.V. Club. Pitchfork editor Stephen Kearse was ambivalent in his review, feeling that while Doechii demonstrates versatility, still lacks her own personality.Kearse, Stephen (August 10, 2022). "Doechii: she / her / black bitch EP". Pitchfork. David Aaron Brake of HipHopDX similarly critiqued how the various sounds seemed to test what best performed rather than the music itself, adding, "is technically sound but comes across as painfully constructed."Brake, David Aaron (August 18, 2022). "Doechii 'She / Her / Black Bitch' Shows Glimpses of Excellence but Falls Short of TDE's Quality Control". HipHopDX.
NMEs Kyann-Sian Williams was more positive, calling the EP "punchy and rebellious," and felt it indicated a promising future for the Florida native.Williams, Kyann-Sian (August 4, 2022). "Doechii – 'she / her / black bitch' EP Review: Rising Star Is Well on the Way to Perfecting Her Sound". NME.
== Track listing ==
== Personnel ==
* Chris Turner A&R
* Elizabeth Isik A&R admin
* Katie Harvey assistant mastering engineer (all tracks)
* Dale Becker mastering engineer (all tracks)
* Josh Deguzman mixing engineer (all tracks)
* Jon Castelli mixing (all tracks)
* Jayda Love recording engineer (1, 5)
* Itai Schwartz engineer (2)
* Clint "CJMixedIt" Badal additional engineer (3)
* B-Mar engineer (3, 4)
* Austin Brown bass guitar (5)
* Basstracks horn (5)
* Oh Gosh Leotus percussion (5)
* Zach Witness piano (5)
* Rob Bisel recording engineer (5)
== References ==
Category:EPs
Category:She / Her / Black Bitch