Vegas (from The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Elvis) (audio) | Doja Cat -

While many casual listeners recognize the "Hound Dog" refrain, Doja Cat went deeper than Elvis's 1956 cover.

Whether you're an Elvis purist or a die-hard Doja fan, "Vegas" proves that some stories—and some "dogs"—never go out of style. While many casual listeners recognize the "Hound Dog"

: It became the first solo soundtrack song to hit No. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016. 1 on the Pop Songs chart since 2016

: Just as Thornton sang about a "no-good" man, Doja uses "Vegas" to blast an underwhelming partner who is more obsessed with his own ego than the relationship. : Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton

: The song earned a nomination for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

: Critics have noted that by sampling Thornton rather than Elvis, Doja Cat highlights the Black musical roots that Elvis famously popularized. Commercial & Critical Success

Revisiting a Classic: How Doja Cat Reclaimed "Vegas" When Baz Luhrmann announced a high-energy Elvis biopic, fans knew the soundtrack would be anything but ordinary. But few expected to deliver a track that didn't just reference history—it reclaimed it. Her hit single "Vegas" served as the lead single for the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and quickly became a global anthem. The Roots: More Than Just a Sample