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Switched on Pop

Doja Cat is the new Janet

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.62.7K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

This summer, one singular artist could be heard everywhere from the new Cardi B album to the TikTok charts: Janet Jackson. The incomparable Queen of Pop has had her fingerprints all over pop music for the past few months, and it’s never been more apparent than on Doja Cat’s “Jealous Type.” The lead single from Doja’s new album Vie has all the hallmarks of the Janet Jackson sound, from breathy and percussive vocals to nods to iconic production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. This episode of Switched on Pop, we go on a journey guided by Janet, and discover the implicit connections to Doja Cat – the so-called “queen of pop-rap” – in the process. Vote for Switched On Pop in this year's Signal Awards! We're nominated for Best Music Podcast and Best Original Score/Music, linked here. Thank you! Songs discussed: Janet Jackson – Someone To Call My Lover Sabrina Carpenter – House Tour Cardi B, Janet Jackson – Principal (feat. Janet Jackson) Doja Cat – Jealous Type Janet Jackson – What Have You Done For Me Lately Janet Jackson – Nasty Janet Jackson – Feedback Janet Jackson – What About Prince – 1999 Janet Jackson – Throb Janet Jackson – Control Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You Janet Jackson – Go Deep Doja Cat – Cyber Sex Doja Cat – Rules Doja Cat – Boss Bitch Doja Cat – Woman Doja Cat – Agora Hills Janet Jackson – Let’s Wait Awhile Janet Jackson – Escapade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Support for this show comes from Sacks 5th Avenue.

0:03.2

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0:07.1

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0:41.7

Everyone, before we get started, Switched on Pop is nominated for two Signal Awards for Best Music Podcast and Best Original Score.

0:50.5

In order to win, we need your support.

0:52.9

Please go vote for the Signal Awards.

0:55.0

The link is in our show notes.

1:00.1

Welcome to Switch on Pop.

1:05.4

I'm producer Rihanna Cruz.

1:06.7

I'm songwriter Charlie Harding.

1:08.1

And I'm musicologist Nate Sloan.

1:10.1

So Charlie, Nate, the summer of 2025 has come to a close.

1:15.0

Stop. No.

1:15.9

I know. It's unfortunate. I had a really great summer. I'm sad to see it go.

1:20.6

It's a PSL season. You've got an orange hat on. It's happening. Autumn is here.

1:24.5

It's real. I look like a pumpkin. It's true.

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