: Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton rather than Elvis, Doja Cat highlights the Black musical roots that Elvis famously popularized. Commercial & Critical Success
: Produced by Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed (the team behind "Kiss Me More"), the track blends heavy trap snares with soulful, atmospheric rhythms.
: 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
Whether you're an Elvis purist or a die-hard Doja fan, "Vegas" proves that some stories—and some "dogs"—never go out of style.
: The track interpolates the legendary 1952 recording by Big Mama Thornton .
: The song earned a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
While many casual listeners recognize the "Hound Dog" refrain, Doja Cat went deeper than Elvis's 1956 cover.
Revisiting a Classic: How Doja Cat Reclaimed "Vegas" When Baz Luhrmann announced a high-energy Elvis biopic, fans knew the soundtrack would be anything but ordinary. But few expected to deliver a track that didn't just reference history—it reclaimed it. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead single for the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and quickly became a global anthem. The Roots: More Than Just a Sample
