Lady Gaga calls Doechii's songwriting ‘legendary'
'You don't often see someone come out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary,' Gaga wrote in an emailed statement to the magazine. 'That's Doechii to me.' She went on to describe falling in love with Doechii's music, pointing to the raw power and honesty that define the rising star's work.
Doechii's breakout track 'Anxiety,' a deeply personal top-10 single, has resonated with fans around the world, including Gaga, who connected with the track's themes of mental health and emotional struggle. Doechii's 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal also explores heavy topics like drug use and denial, particularly on the standout song 'Denial is a River'.
The admiration is mutual. Doechii has long credited Lady Gaga as a key inspiration. In March, she presented Gaga with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, calling her music a 'lifeline' and later posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. 'Pop pioneer, music innovator, ICON, Mother of all monsters, we love youuuuuu,' she wrote.
In a whirlwind year filled with accolades, collaborations, and chart success, the co-sign from one of pop's most iconic figures stands out as a career-defining moment. Doechii's artistry continues to break barriers, and Gaga's glowing words only affirm what her fans already knew, she's a generational talent.
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