If imitation is the sincerest type of flattery, then Doja Cat is giving it in spades. Since asserting the title of her upcoming album, Vie, the “Say So” singer has been giving us nuggets of what’s to return, and we’ve been consuming it up.
The newest? A photoshoot by Jacob Webster, the place the singer pays homage to none apart from iconic artist Grace Jones. Doja’s received all of it: the excessive fade high, the sharply structured black tuxedo jacket, the stare that bores into our very souls. Yep, it’s an image that has garnered greater than 1 million likes. Even these cheeky Bratz dolls commented, “Giving mom Grace Jones and we’re right here for it.”
Tapping into the long-lasting imagery of celebrities’ previous is nothing new. However it could possibly develop into tough when somebody pulls out a glance after which tries to say it solely as their very own. The important thing to creating this a profitable homage, because it has been since we began emulating the folks we love, is to have an actual love for the individual you’re honoring and ensure these flowers circulation appropriately proper again to the one that deserves them.
Enjoying off her upcoming album’s French-inspired title, Doja Cat captioned her “Tu es ma vie,” which roughly interprets to “You might be my life.” Just a little nod as much as Ms. Jones’ 1977 hit “La Vie en Rose?” We actually suppose so.
The homage has us skipping down reminiscence lane. Listed here are just a few others who’ve paid tribute to those that got here earlier than them by recreating their iconic seems to be.
Beyoncé/Lil Kim
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I’m nonetheless recovering from @Beyonce's slayage from Halloween after which this occurs… #beyonce #tookusabreak #lilkim pic.twitter.com/ydTnAqF354
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) November 3, 2017
For Halloween 2017, the Queen Bee confirmed her love for the Queen of Rap in a number of iconic outfits and received Lil Kim’s full approval.
Again within the day, Lil Wayne gave props to the quilt of Jay-Z’s 1997 “In My Lifetime, Vol. 1” for his first “Tha Carter” album, which got here out in 2004.
Supermodel Winnie Harlow received glittery to recreate the look Diana Ross slayed on her second cowl album, Every part Is Every part, launched in 1970.
