Doechii: The Rise of a Swamp Princess

[@nicolesherman8974]

Doechii hive stand up! It’s refreshing to see another dark skin Black girl tackle on so many genres 🥹. She’s here to stay.

[@naomi.cannibal]

Yessss I hope we keep seeing more of it! She’s so versatile and talented

[@strawberrylime33]

More genres than just hip hop! Black girls should be able to do whatever genre, pop, synth, disco, rock, punk rock.

[@naomi.cannibal]

@@strawberrylime33 heavy on the punk rock!!

[@Larry_15x]

Ew

[@Monique__91]

I haven’t been excited about a new artist in a while. She’s literally a breath of fresh air. I hope she goes far.

[@naomi.cannibal]

Me too, I will be supporting

[@voodeux_badeux]

Exactly! She is definitely the one to look out for. You can see the Nicki influences but she doesn’t rely solely on that. Doechii is carving out her own lane and I love that for her.

[@Deenique16]

Exactly this!

[@gustavofonseca8437]

To her label: give her space, give her time, give her money! She's flourishing and that takes time! WE NEED AN ARTIST LIKE THAT.

[@ashleyb.8217]

TD definitely does that

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

ABSOLUTELY!! I couldn't have said it better myself these records labels to pump garbarge every year!! It's quality over quantity!!

[@Deenique16]

She literally has it all. A triple threat and more. When she performed at the BET awards last year I screamed. I was so happy for her. Bigger things are coming for her I feel like she’d be great at acting too.

[@via2014]

That was the first time I saw her. Heard her name, but never saw her perform. She took my breath away. So versatile, powerful and self assured

[@Kinglystateof]

Doechii is a an amalgamation of how the alternative route music has taken especially since the likes of solange making mainstream success and opening the door for more alternative approaches to black music, this has been almost a decade of strides made that has prepared the world for artists like Doechii ❤

[@naomi.cannibal]

Exactly, I wish I had artists like doechii to look up to when I was like a teen but I’m so glad she’s here now

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

@@naomi.cannibal Same here!! I see myself in her so much!! Like I see my core self in her!!

[@danielletremblay2434]

I loved Doechi's music and attitude ever since listening to «Yucky Blucky Fruitcake». Glad to see how her music is rising!

[@posterboyzpoducer]

what about “What’s your name?”?

[@thesuperlamenerd5909]

She's a STAR in every sense of the world!

[@naomi.cannibal]

The stage presence she possesses!!

[@shaina8947]

i LOVE doechii so much. "GIRLS" was remastered & a music video was released like last year. it deserves way more attention because it is honestly so good. there's not much else like it. she's just made it into the mainstream & i know she is gonna become an icon fr :)

[@ahmarindungu9010]

I love doechii I hope she gets that huge industry push like the other girls

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

SAME!! WE NEED IT!!

[@flawless4224]

Her creativity is so extensive and I'm praying that TDE doesn't force her to dampen it. The way they have treated SZA makes me think that the label has an issue with misogyny. Some of my favorites by her are Girls (2018, can't believe it was her debut) PMS, and This Bitch Matters (also her verse on Pro Freak 😳). Thank you for making this video

[@OtakuIsMyName]

I’m curious what has tde done to sza?

[@shaina8947]

@@OtakuIsMyName they had many disagreements; especially relating to album rollouts which is why we got sza's 2nd album like 6 years after her mainstream debut :/

[@annawaters2650]

yeah I couldn't agree more, the topdawgification of female artists is way too real and doechii's insane levels of energy that comes through in her pre-signing stuff already feels a little mainstreamified if i may go so far. But we must trust

[@shaina8947]

in reference to comment about hoping that people don't say that she "sold out" because of her making some pop songs.. it's kinda inevitable people are gonna say that; they did the same thing to nicki back in the early 2010s (hence why nicki doesn't wanna do that again & said she dislikes some of those songs even tho they were hits). as a rising rap star, people are gonna judge you for "leaving the genre". but wbk she's multitalented & no one should have to be stuck in a box.

[@naomi.cannibal]

Ppl don’t let artists be versatile, especially ones who’re primarily rappers and it’s so annoying

[@chelseagarwe469]

I really hope she experiences alot of mainstream success because she deserves all the recognition shes is talennnnnnted mad talented 4 days❤

[@OolongOatMilkTea]

My favorite women in alternative rap are Doechii, Rico Nasty, Tierra Whack, and Bree Runway. They're all innovative, diverse, and versatile. I look forward to their future and their inevitable bops.

[@everydayLMK]

The taste is immaculate!

[@HiKONiCONiCO]

Doechii is the promised black girl pop star we've all been wishing for

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

Ikr!! It's LOOOONG OVERDUE!!

[@Theeblaccking]

Doechii is up next! She’s definitely one of my favorites right now. It took me forever to finally look her up until she dragged latte and I’ve been hooked, you can tell who her influences are but she doesn’t mimic them. Even tho some of her music I’m not used to hearing like songs like “ crazy” her delivery makes me like them , and her performances are top tier especially for her not having like a Beyoncé budget. Her song “ Girls” is my favorite song ever, how she switches from that smooth singing and rap to the hardcore rap with the distortion is insane ! And the way she switches flows so effortlessly 😢 Jesus It’s been a hot minute since there’s been someone who I like as much as her. And the fact she’s a dark skinned queen doing alternative rap shows is so inspiring. Like I legit get inspired watching her because her confidence is so insane . You can tell she does it for the music because she could easily take a different route because her body is right and her confidence is sexy. But I love how she dresses crazy and unique because it makes you pay attention instead of sexualizing her. Since was legit naked in crazy and the whole time I was captivated by her performance

[@ronip_baddiebarbzrihanna5083]

Doechii is that GIRL!!!!!! I've been obsessed with her since the BET awards as I had no idea who she was, but when she took that wig off and had them fresh cornrows and that greased scalp and she was hitting that choreo and her mic was on! I Said a NEW SUPREME HAS EMERGED! She continues to impress me and I am a huge fan. I also love Bree Runway. Our Coco Queen's are so talented!!!!!!!

[@deViianceTV]

If she potentially sees this video and these comments, I just wanna say, I absolutely love seeing women in rap that are now taking a diverse and more genre blending approach to how they create music. Doechii is so electric, fun, captivating, she’s a star undoubtedly. I can’t wait to see her star power expand even more. Thank you Naomi, for making this video that perfectly describes Doechii and who she is as an artist. 💕🐊

[@jarelanderson1787]

She’s just gonna get bigger, she is truly undeniable

[@agathaamoako3799]

I really hope Doechii goes far and blows up in ways that people cannot comprehend. Being a dark-skinned woman it’s so beautiful to see someone who looks like me winning ❤

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

It's such a beauitful thing!! It's LOOONG PAST DUE!! I wanna some rich melenin on my screen! Not clear folks and light brights tired of seeing that!!

[@thecovenprince]

My best friend is HERE TO STAY. I’m so proud of her so far in her career! Y’all don’t even know what she has next for the world 💜🐊

[@springsummersdragball]

i discovered her one day when i heard Crazy, it gave me Azealia vibes and i became obsessed! and we share the same birthday!! 🐊 👑

[@tlg-]

What's Your Name? was my 2nd most played song of 2022! Love her. Right now What It Is is on heavy rotation in my house.... That hook is so singable.

[@stayfly3000]

Great profile, Naomi! As a native Central Floridian, I love Doechii! She oozes talent and I admire that she has a foundation in choral singing and dance. She has been working towards this for a long time. I'm so happy to witness her continued success 🐊🐊🐊

[@LilacLavender32]

I hope Doechii never gets "boxed" in. I can understand from a marketting point of view why they would want her to find her sound so she can be set apart from others but what if her "thing" is not being niche. I feel like this comes up a lot of social media about not wanting to be put into a niche or specializing role. We have so many people in the world who are multipotential and it seems a damn shame to not let them explore all facets of their being. I hope she gets to be whatever she wants, whenever she wants. She's definitely a multi genre star in the making

[@cookiedough7243]

“What’s your name” is such a great song with pop influences in it 😩😩. I think that song can be a teaser for her pop era to come!!! Doechii 🔛🔝

[@everydayLMK]

One of the best pop songs I heard for the 10s. It is just a testament to how versatile and powerful Doechii is, she can hop on any single genre and make magic! Have yet to hear a genre Doechii cannot body.

[@ipsilonia]

this is JUST the beginning for doechii, she’s a natural lyricist and performer. she looks kinda different every time you see her… her looks and sounds change so fast…

[@SocialExperiment232]

It’s sad as fuck that when a female artist chooses to not make her sexuality the main product and chooses to focus on the music people don’t give ‘en as much attention. You would think since music is for listening people would care less about that stuff. Missy always had the same problem. I wish it wasn’t like this.

[@sohnaminta.9264]

Doechii is quite sexual though, but I agree with your point in general.

[@SocialExperiment232]

@@sohnaminta.9264 i don’t think she makes it her brand tho the way others do kinda put that front and center. She also has remained quite natural and hasn’t enhanced her appearance to fit the male gaze better and I mad respect her for that. No hate or nothing to women who choose to be more sexual they are free to express themselves. But I wish we as a society would value music above all things and not focus on an artist appearance cause that leaves a lot of talent unrecognized.

[@jaycrews4034]

@@SocialExperiment232 I explain it like this she is sexual in a artistic way and not in Derogatory way.

[@sontaranmc2109]

@@sohnaminta.9264 I think she’s unafraid of her body and her sexuality, but she’s not trying to put it front and center the way other rappers like Cardi or Meg might (much love to Cardi and Meg as well, of course-they’re also great, just a different style). Something like Crazy’s MV, for example, has lots nudity, but not really in a straightforward sexual way.

[@AyaNichelle-gi9cd]

@@SocialExperiment232 I don't know if you peeped her new look but she got a butt enhancement. I still support her tho .

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Yesss doechii I love her I first got into last year when her song crazy went viral and my friend told me to get into her entire music. I really love Oh the Places You'll Go as my favorite project from her so far I love how creative and versatile she is in addition how her lyricism have a very a meta-political undertone to it in terms of commenting on black girlhood experiences and being subversive to racial, gender and social class preconceived notions. I do hope she doesn’t get herself into more backlash, both her one sided beef with Lola brooke and this recent Kodak black collab got alienate her core fanbase but she (or her team) was smart to release a solo version of the Kodak collab. I also hope she continues to evolve and expand upon her sound

[@naomi.cannibal]

Waiiiit what was the Lola Brooke beef

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

@@naomi.cannibal she accused Lola of copying her swamp princess persona after Lola named herself big gator doechii threw disses in her sway freestyle and Lola responded back recently with her short freestyle

[@naomi.cannibal]

@@Kevin-rg3ycCome on now….

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

@@naomi.cannibal my same thoughts exactly like cmon 😂😂😂 doechii should be better worried about capital records promoting and pushing ice spice more tbh

[@naomi.cannibal]

@@Kevin-rg3yc right or TDE… but it seems like things are on the ups w sza so hopefully they’re not a big problem anymore

[@nameisamine]

I first heard about her when Doja Cat was on a red carpet and she mentioned her name, Doechii is the truth! I wish her the best, an artist like her is needed. She has the potential to do what artists like Azealia Banks didn’t imo by taking a more alternative approach for a commercial breakthrough. She can sing, dance, and rap, her visuals are strong, on paper, she’s everything. Now it’s just about marketing and the relationships/networks she builds in the industry. That’s where Azealia came up short always burning bridges over artistic disagreements 😳 hoping she won’t fall through those same trap doors 🕳️ and does whatever she can to get up there long enough that she can make an impact on black women’s culture in music. The current culture of female rap, the conversations were having are FAR too narrow. I have no doubt Doechii’s creative output will help broaden horizons.

[@voodeux_badeux]

First, I would like to thank you for this video. I’ve been praising this woman and her individuality for a long time and I need her to be more mainstream because she champions being her own person with her own unique ideas and that’s so important for our culture right now. I remember when Erykah Badu came out in 1997 and how she set herself a part from all the other singers with her unique approach to sound and style. I feel like Doechii can definitely do that for this generation, she just needs more publicity. So videos like this helps out a lot. It’s okay to be black, queer, different and sometimes a weirdo…that’s what I get when I see Doechii and it makes me soooooo proud and seen!

[@JesusPerez-fe7uc]

She's currently doing a small club tour for pride and it's called the swamp ball tour I'm going to see her this Saturday in Atl I'm super excited

[@Affectionately-Jayee]

Doechii is an amazing artist. Im definintely looking forward to seeing her continue to thrive!

[@honestlytho426]

I love Doechii. I can't wait to see all that she accomplishes. You can tell she has a vision and an idea of what she wants.

[@o_o1241]

The artist comparison couldn’t be more correct, you really hit the nail with that comment omgggg

[@fatherfeather4483]

Came here to learn more about Doechii after hearing her on Balloon with Tyler. It’s so interesting to watch this retrospectively and see her shine even brighter as predicted. Love to see she’s been supported for a while and that she’s continuing to grow!

[@LuizaCundines]

this video aged well... she's trending now and 2025 will likely be her year

[@everydayLMK]

I love Doechii's singing voice highkey. This Bitch Matters is one of my favorite songs, but I don't sleep on Bitches Be either. Love the hazy R&B vibes and messaging that resonates w me.

[@thesmalltowndreamer]

Im so glad Doechii is finally getting the recognition she deserves! I've been a fan since 2019 and always thought she needed to be next up. The talent is SO RAW and it's gonna be a breath of fresh air in music

[@noahabdul]

Doechii will get there, it just takes time, dedication, and hard work. She's versatile and talented if only the music industry would give dark-skinned female rappers more opportunities and promo.

[@natasa3412]

I love her personality and the art she crafts, go Doechii!! 🥰💕✨

[@everydayLMK]

Doechii deserves all of the accolades- she is not only a fierce and fearless performer, but insanely creative and talented & not to mention hella versatile. I wish her continued success and my biggest hope is to see a tour, I would be so excited to be able to experience my fave songs like Crazy, What's Your Name, Persuasive, Yucky Blucky, What It Is, Stressed, Bitch I'm Nice, Swamp Bitches & This Bitch Matters in person! She is just the whole package, PERIOD!

[@mariabrown6926]

I'm so proud of her, I've been following her on IG for years

[@niablee]

She just has IT! The charisma, the vocals, the stage presence, the creativity... She's talented AF. I'm a stan!!!!

[@Trillablanco]

I love doechii bruh, her versatility it unmatched !

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

I'm here...1 year late and 4 Grammys noms later but always on time 😊

[@eloyawlliams2844]

Doechii is gorgeous, creative and talented! Love her, what an exciting rising artist!!! Btw, I thought it was interesting that you included interpolations she did on different songs. I wanted to add that it seemed like she interpolated Cheryl Lynn's "To be real" on her song "Something Real" (You can hear how she sings "something real" in the background). Excited for her new projects, we love an eclectic Queen!

[@naomi.cannibal]

Waiiit- I hear it!! Your mind

[@eloyawlliams2844]

@@naomi.cannibal To be reeeeaaaaal 💖💖💖

[@yageshabazz3456]

Doechii is phenomenally talented!!! Definitely deserves to be the next It Girl in music

[@jacquelineaguilera6271]

i looooove her verse in what u said. like i truly feel like i only listen to it to hear her verse. she really is coming up and can’t wait to listen to more of her music. 💖

[@Mark.mp3]

Doechii is so talented. I can’t wait for her debut album

[@leadjisoo]

ugh crazy by doechii is SAUR good!!!

[@ruthjuliana9222]

YAZZZ I love her. She could be a rap superstar

[@bosslady3652]

Please support Doechii she is a queen and great performer she should be as big as Rhianna

[@YazzyNikole]

I just discovered her yesterday on a short on IG, I’m hooked. She’s freaking amazing!!!! 🤩💃🏻

[@PeanutGalaxy]

She’s a KZbin story time og. Love her.

[@Yocyndie]

Honorable mention to that americas got a problem freestyle where she dissed Lola Brooke for using the gator 😂

[@kingjunior9206]

I love doechii her music is really good. I really enjoy her whole discography and her performances are legendary

[@rylands4289]

Yesssss, shes literally my fave upcoming artist, i love that she does have the experience and talent to be a great star!

[@jeffreyhernandez3536]

I feel like I haven't been checking for Doechii as much as I should have been, so for every performance reference or song reference you mention, I'm checking, and OMG, she's PERFECTION!!! Thank you for sharing

[@jjx242]

YESS I'm so glad Doechii is getting more & more recognition-- & she just teased a collab wit Bree Runway- they were in the studio This week & best believe that snippet was 🔥🎉 giving house rap- and that debut album is coming to make noise!!

[@naomi.cannibal]

Do you know how excited I am for that collab???

[@zachrully5672]

She need to be EVERYWHERE

[@maljoe_7769]

I never been excited about another female artist to drop new music except for Nicki until now! That What It Is snippet made me want more!!! I see so much potential within her!!!

[@naomi.cannibal]

Doechii is one to watch for sure!

[@indigostars6383]

I hear so much missy elliott in her influences especially with her recent work.

[@denzelellis8470]

I NEEDED THIS VIDEO your channel is sooo amazing

[@CajloTime]

I'm so excited for her and her career. and now that her collab with Bree Runway is confirmed i'm even more stoked. ♥♥♥

[@theeangelkidd]

FINALLY I BEEN WAITING ON MY GIRL DOE ❤❤❤ it’s been amazing seeing her blow up and have mainstream success because more often than not girls who look like her have a notoriously difficult time in the music industry! I’m glad you shed some more light on the topic and her accomplishments! Love you Naomi ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hexes5122]

Doechii and Megan thee Stallion revived my love for hip hop a couple years ago! Doechii is one of the greats and I was not surprised to see she was signed with TDE. They are stacked with talent and she fits right in. I'm hoping she drops an album this year

[@kimbothebimbo2683]

Thank you for talking about Doechii 💗💗💗. I can’t wait for her to BLOW TF UP!!!

[@whocut333]

I have not been that excited with new artists in a while but Doechii really made me stan her HARD from Yucky Blucky Fruitcake THE GURL CAN SPIT SANG DANCE WRITE ACT PERFORM ugh she's got a long way to go.....I also love Bree Runway too that's another star right there these new ladies aren't coming to play

[@babydee814]

I remember watching her YT videos and she got me thru so much especially discussing when she used to get bullied. I love love love that’s she blowing up like this!

[@sinovuyobudaza7167]

Great video ❤ as always. I love Doechii and her music. She's so talented. I look forward to what she has in store. Definitely an icon in the making. I must admit that I prefer the solo version of "What it is".

[@naomi.cannibal]

The solo version has been on constant repeat

[@sinovuyobudaza7167]

@@naomi.cannibal My most favorite song that's always on repeat is "Girls". I can't get over that song. ❤️

[@kai262]

It's not Saturday we're getting a full video. I love when Naomi feeds us in the dungeon more than once per week😭😭

[@Chamsiee]

Bree runway and her are my fav ✨✨✨

[@wakeupzuzi]

your consistency is crazy

[@diesehnswurdigkeit9019]

I love Doechii with 2 I's, her new single What It Is (mind you the solo version is the one I'm referring to) has potential galore to become her big hit. Her EP She/Her/Black Bitch is packed with bangers tho I wish songs like Crazy and Stressed made the final cut

[@longlivebeans]

I was floored the first time I heard Doechii. Then when I heard Crazy & she did that Tech N9ne style scream rap, I was floored again. She’s awesome.

[@troyawaneedavisd]

Thank you for this video! I've been listening to Doechii for awhile now and i was soo happy to see her on BET she deserves all of the success she's gained and more!

[@afuantics175]

I literally spent my morning watching some doechii music vids, lovely timing 😀

[@cleabric3706]

The fact that I was watch your video yesterday and was wondering where Doechii thanks so much for this

[@naomi.cannibal]

Always 💕

[@gimmimma]

I LOVE LOVE DOECHIII she embodies an energy of being a black women in such a nuanced and extravagant way that I’ve not been able to feel in for ever her music is so good like she does seriously not miss

[@Ame-fy6vr]

YESS OH MY GOD doechii has been serving quality music for years and deserves her flowers!!!

[@TheNopeDude]

Love her. Her new song is fire. She’s one to watch🔥🔥🔥

[@Vanity1284]

I’ve been watching doechi since she was doing videos in her bathroom , I’m so proud of her

[@SliqPopinFlava]

Doechii is a breath of fresh air, she's what the female rap industry needs ‼️she's the next big thing ❤

[@charaecummings5045]

Doechiii!!! So glad to see you cover her love your content

[@TheyHATEmishee]

Am i the only one whos noticed the change in her speaking voice these days? Its gotten lighter.... Im sure it has something to do with her sobriety. So proud of her!

[@bENiXbOi]

Thank you for this! I’m always on the look out for new artists to check out! I heard you mention Doechii in another video and have been meaning to check her out. I actually just heard Block Boy this morning, and I liked what I heard. I’m definitely feeling like I’m gonna end up stanning her, especially learning about her story up until this point.

[@Aries16603]

I honestly discovered her from the Azealia Banks comparisons. “Crazy” sounds so similar to “Yung Rapunxel”. I’m glad that people are recognizing Bank’s influence because she’s so underrated.

[@naomi.cannibal]

Yesss and I love how doechii isn’t afraid/ embarrassed to acknowledge her influences we all have them

[@ashleymichelle0713]

LOVE HER SOO MUCH!!!❤ lots of talent and authenticity

[@pestyobsrvr4278]

Just in time. I was just jamming to “What it Is” and “Persuasive” I always thought it was “Doe-E-Chee”

[@ctrl.chasee]

YESSSSSSS‼️‼️DOECHII IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES😩😩ALL HAIL THE SWAMP PRINCESS👑🤎🐊

[@teriverse]

she is THAT RAPPER!! I look forward to her future projects 🎉🎉🎉

[@Thexavieralexander97]

I’m a huge fan and she is soo inspiring

[@edannerowe-taylor3152]

I love your videos so much effort and also your are stunning 😍

[@naomi.cannibal]

Thank you so much!!

[@malcriada.thoughts]

YESSS DOECHIII VIDEOOOOO

[@rayanthony8441]

Y’all don’t understand … I watched doechii back in like 2017 when she was making rants about another KZbinr called Mackenzie Marie … then seeing mini vlogs about creating … seeing her growth is inspiring

[@Decadancehallking]

Hearing her explanation of this album has me PSYCHED, sounds hella interesting

[@unerevuese]

I love Doechii so much.

[@ladinai90]

Yassss I love me some Doechii!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@yolanda.w1252]

The talent of this beautiful woman is insane. ✨❤️

[@gowonfan12]

journalism i say journalism!

[@naomi.cannibal]

I do my best 💁🏾‍♀️

[@everydayLMK]

The Stressed live performances are even better than the studio tbh - COLORs was iconic (ESP the look) but that Honda one...that was the ONE.