MOONLIGHT (Album)

## MOONLIGHT

* New Cover
* Old Cover

## Singles

1. "Fantasy"
Released: August 7th, 2023

Doja Cat’s upcoming studio album, ***MOONLIGHT*** (stylized in all uppercase), is expected to be released April 5th, 2024. However, the album’s track list are currently unknown. The cover art and release date was confirmed on October 8th, 2023.

## Background

In a Zoom meeting on December 23rd, 2022, Doja announced her plan to dedicate the entirety of 2023 to working on her upcoming album without any breaks. She expressed her confidence that the album would be a pop record.

In January 2023, Doja engaged with her fans on Instagram Live, collaborating with multiple producers while also working on her third upcoming album, which she described as an all-trap record.

On March 3rd, 2023, during an interview, Doja shared her excitement about the album, stating that she loved it so much that she believed her fans would love it too. She later clarified during an Instagram Live session that the album would not be a pop record, but rather a blend of R&B with some pop elements, as she personally favored R&B over pop.

Throughout April and May 2023, Doja continued to work on the album, providing updates on Twitter and revealing the album cover, initially in pink but later changing it to a dark purple color, as she felt that pink symbolized pop music, which did not align with the album's direction.

In June and July 2023, Doja began teasing the album by sharing snippets of various tracks, including "Sultry Nights," "You & Me," and "Magic in the Moonlight," across her social media platforms. She also shared a list of some of the album's sessions and revealed the cover art and release date for the lead single, "Fantasy," which was released on August 7th, 2023, along with a music video.

On August 9th, 2023, Doja announced that she would not be releasing any more singles until after the album's release, as she believed the album was too exceptional to be released as individual singles. She also teased that the music video she was working on was the best one she had ever made.

On October 7th, 2023, fans noticed that a link for her merch was linked to all her social media. If you clicked the link, it would take you to her merch website and if you scroll down to the end of the page, you would see a text saying "MOONLIGHT". This became the speculated title. On October 8th, Doja would confirm and reveal the album title, release date, and cover on social media.

On October 11, 2023, a fan asked Doja if she was going to release the tracklist for her album "MOONLIGHT," to which she responded, "hmm.....i release it the day before the album's release or i wont just do it...im skeptical about it tho.."

Two days later, on October 13th, 2023, Doja stated that she wanted to do "a lil something" a week before the album's release. On October 16, 2023, a fan noticed that the album's release date on streaming platforms had changed to "March 8th, 2024." Doja then claimed on Twitter that she was "hacked." However, later that day, she clarified that she actually wanted to release the album on that day.

## Possible Songs

* Sultry Nights
* You & Me
* Magic in the Moonlight

## Scrapped Songs

* "XO"
* "Lonely"
* "Player"
* "Worth Everything"
* "Maybe"
* "GRAVITY"
* "24 Seconds"
* "K-POP"
* "GO TEAM"
* "I Don´t Minda"
* "K-POP"
* "Queen Bed"
* "Lay Down"
* "Ridin'"
* "Hurt Me"

## Trivia

* Doja Cat's upcoming studio album, MOONLIGHT, is highly anticipated by fans and the music industry alike. The album's journey from its initial announcement to the present has been filled with excitement and intrigue.
* MOONLIGHT was first confirmed on October 8th, 2023, when Doja Cat revealed the album title, cover art, and release date on her social media platforms. The album is set to be released on April 5th, 2024.
* The album's tracklist has been a subject of much speculation and anticipation. Doja Cat has hinted at the possibility of releasing the tracklist a day before the album's release, adding an element of surprise and excitement for her fans.
* Throughout the album's creation, Doja Cat has provided glimpses into her creative process and the evolution of the album's sound. From initially describing it as a pop record to later emphasizing its blend of R&B with some pop elements, the album's musical direction has piqued the interest of her diverse fan base.
* The album's cover art underwent a significant change, transitioning from an initial pink color to a dark purple hue. This change was made to better align with the album's musical direction, as Doja Cat felt that pink symbolized pop music, which did not reflect the album's true essence.
* Several potential songs have been teased, including "Sultry Nights," "You & Me," and "Magic in the Moonlight." These glimpses into the album's content have generated excitement and speculation among fans, who are eager to experience the full musical journey that MOONLIGHT will offer.
* Doja Cat's decision to refrain from releasing additional singles after "Fantasy" was a deliberate choice, driven by her belief that the album as a whole is exceptional and should be experienced in its entirety. This approach has heightened anticipation for the complete body of work that MOONLIGHT represents.
* The album's release date briefly became the subject of confusion when it appeared to have been changed to March 8th, 2024, on streaming platforms. This led to speculation and ultimately Doja Cat's clarification that she had actually intended to release the album on that day, adding an unexpected twist to the album's rollout.
* The scrapped songs from the album, including "XO," "Lonely," "Player," "Worth Everything," "Maybe," "GRAVITY," "24 Seconds," "K-POP," "GO TEAM," and "I Don´t Minda," offer a glimpse into the creative process behind MOONLIGHT and the careful curation of its final tracklist.
* The album's release is not just a musical event but a cultural phenomenon, as evidenced by the integration of merchandise and the album's title on Doja Cat's social media platforms. This holistic approach to the album's promotion reflects the significance of MOONLIGHT as a pivotal moment in Doja Cat's career and in the music industry.
* At some points, Doja stated that this project would be an EP, however this later was reaffirmed to be an album and has been described as such since.
* There are over 80-150 tracks recorded for this album.