Doechii’s “Anxiety” continues to soar, rising to No. 5 on the US Top Songs chart and debuting at No. 7 globally. The emotional anthem, which samples Gotye and Kimbra’s 2011 hit “Somebody That I Used To Know,” has gained viral traction years after its original 2019 bedroom release. The resurgence also boosts Gotye’s classic back onto the charts at No. 37. Meanwhile, Sleepy Hallow’s 2023 single—also titled “Anxiety” and built around a sample of Doechii’s version—lands at No. 58 on the US chart. Doechii’s track now stands as a defining moment in her rise as a breakout star.
Fresh off her Best Rap Album win at the GRAMMY Awards for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii is taking a moment to reflect on how far she’s come. To celebrate, she has officially released a new version of “Anxiety”, a track originally recorded in her bedroom for her 2019 self-released mixtape, Coven Music Sessions.
Fans have long requested the official release of “Anxiety,” as the original version was never made available on DSPs. With demand reaching a fever pitch, Doechii revisited the song, re-recording her vocals and delivering a refreshed version that honors its raw, emotional core. The track is out today via Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol Records and is now available for streaming.
A Viral Phenomenon
The excitement surrounding “Anxiety” has been undeniable. After teasing the track last week, Doechii’s post amassed over 80,000 TikTok creates in just 24 hours and racked up 650,000 views over the weekend. Within a week, the video’s views skyrocketed from 200,000 to 2.7 million, with thousands of fans sharing their own experiences and connecting deeply with the song’s themes.
Alongside “Anxiety,” Doechii has also released “Denial is a River”, a standout track from Alligator Bites Never Heal. The critically acclaimed album topped Rolling Stone’s list of “The 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024”, secured a spot in the top 10 of their overall “Best Albums of 2024” ranking, and was praised by NPR, Paste, Consequence of Sound, Stereogum, and UPROXX as one of the year’s defining projects.
A Historic Year for Doechii
Doechii has been riding an unstoppable wave of success since the release of Alligator Bites Never Heal. Her sold-out Alligator Bites Never Heal The Tour took her across the U.S., Europe, and the UK, solidifying her status as a global force in hip-hop.
In December, she capped off the year with a series of unforgettable performances, including appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music, and a special discussion and performance at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. During the event, hip-hop heavyweight Killer Mike introduced her with high praise, calling Doechii “an artist who I feel is the present, the future – and who’s going to change music forever.”
With the release of “Anxiety” and the momentum of her Grammy win, Doechii is proving once again why she’s one of the most exciting voices in music today. Fans can stream “Anxiety” and “Denial is a River” now and witness the continued evolution of an artist who is redefining hip-hop on her own terms.