Hip-hop superstar Doja Cat has scored her first U.K. No. 1 single with "Paint The Town Red."
After a five-week climb, the single ascended from its previous peak of No. 2 to dethrone Olivia Rodrigo's "vampire."
"Paint The Town Red" is a song from Doja's upcoming fourth album Scarlet.
Doja Cat has 15 Top 40 singles to her name in the U.K., including Top 10 success with 2020's disco cut "Say So" (2), 2021 SZA collab "Kiss Me More" (3) and "You Right" with The Weeknd (9).
Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" is behind "Paint The Town Red" at No. 2.
Meanwhile, Calvin Harris and Sam Smith moved up one step with "Desire" at No. 6 this week, as do Casso, RAYE and D-Block Europe with viral hit "Prada" at No. 7.
2023 Mercury Prize nominee Fred Again claimed his first Top 10 single as a solo artist with "Adore U" featuring Nigerian vocalist Obongjayar at No. 9.
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