: It became the first solo soundtrack song to hit No. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016.
The track wasn't just a favorite on TikTok; it dominated the charts: : It became the first solo soundtrack song to hit No
: The song features vocals from the late Shonka Dukureh , who portrays Big Mama Thornton in the film, bridging the gap between the 1950s blues scene and modern hip-hop. Why It Works Why It Works : Doja’s verses are sharp
: Doja’s verses are sharp and "vengeful," as she tells a partner he "never deserved her attention". : Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton
: It peaked at No. 10 on the Hot 100 , marking Doja’s seventh top-ten hit.
: Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton rather than Elvis, Doja Cat highlights the Black musical roots that Elvis famously popularized. Commercial & Critical Success
: Just as Thornton sang about a "no-good" man, Doja uses "Vegas" to blast an underwhelming partner who is more obsessed with his own ego than the relationship.