Brief
Doechii releases “Bombs” and draws praise from Doja Cat
The Grammy‑winning rapper issued the first Swamp Sessions track of 2026, prompting Doja Cat to urge fans to listen.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Doechii unveiled the single “Bombs” on Oct. 12, 2026, reviving her Swamp Sessions series and directing the accompanying video herself.
What happened
The 28‑year‑old rapper released the track as the opening installment of her 2026 Swamp Sessions, featuring rapid‑fire verses over glitchy production. The video shows her in a metallic bikini moving from a forested mountainside to a dark cave, where a golden breastplate transforms into a gun turret.
What the reports add
Billboard noted that Doechii’s earlier 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and won best rap album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The outlet also recalled her collaboration with Lady Gaga on the house‑pop track “Runway,” which appeared on The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack and peaked at No. 50 on the Hot 100.
What was said
Doja Cat posted on X, “If you care about rap music or hip hop as a whole go listen to BOMBS by Doechii thank you. Have a nice day.”
How it came about
Doechii shared a handwritten diary entry on Instagram earlier that day, saying she had spent years relearning hip‑hop’s language and now feels a mission to place black womanhood at the center of hip‑hop and pop.
Key facts
- Doechii released the single “Bombs” on Oct. 12, 2026 as part of her Swamp Sessions series. (billboard.com)
- Doja Cat urged fans to listen to the track in a post on X. (billboard.com)
- Doechii’s 2024 mixtape reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy for best rap album. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Doechii Brings Back Her Swamp Sessions for Thunderous ‘Bombs’ Single & Doja Cat Loves It”
