: Directed by child. and released on June 2, 2022, the glitzy video features high-energy dance sequences and a cameo from Shonka Dukureh .
is the lead single from the Elvis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack , released on May 6, 2022 . The track is a modern, high-energy interpolation of the 1952 blues classic "Hound Dog," originally performed by Big Mama Thornton . Song Overview : Directed by child
: The song peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first solo soundtrack song to hit No. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016. Visuals and Performances The track is a modern, high-energy interpolation of
: Instead of using Thornton's original recording, the track features vocals from Shonka Dukureh , the acclaimed gospel artist who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis biopic. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016
: Doja Cat delivers a narrative of defiance and liberation , calling out a deceitful "hound dog" partner who is obsessed with surface-level status but lacks substance. It reclaims the original spirit of Thornton’s version, which was about a two-timing man rather than a literal dog.
: Produced by Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed , the song blends modern trap beats and sharp rhythms with soulful blues samples.
: Doja Cat first debuted the track during her 2022 Coachella set , bringing Dukureh on stage for a live performance that bridge historical blues with contemporary hip-hop. Where to Listen & Watch