Aria van Weye 
🔥 Japanese rapper Elle Teresa is back with an undeniable earworm in her latest single ‘野良猫’ (Noraneko), a playful, high-energy anthem that brilliantly samples the iconic 2000s hit ‘Dragostea din tei’ by O-Zone. 🔥 This unexpected blend of nostalgic Europop and sleek modern J-rap results in one of the catchiest drops of the year—pure serotonin in audio form.
Elle Teresa has always walked the line between edgy and effervescent, but on ‘野良猫,’ she fully leans into fun. The classic melody from ‘Dragostea din tei’ acts as the perfect backbone for a track that radiates attitude, flirtation, and freedom. Her flow is sharp, charismatic, and totally in control, turning a memeable banger into something chic and club-ready.
Lyrically, ‘野良猫’ plays on the metaphor of the stray cat—independent, untamed, and unbothered. Elle flips this feline image into a confident anthem for anyone doing things on their own terms. Whether you’re swiping through life, strutting solo, or living out loud, this track taps into that empowered, don’t-need-no-one energy.
The beat is impossibly infectious—an updated, trap-laced flip on a pop classic that brings the Y2K era straight into 2025. It’s a brilliant reminder of Elle Teresa’s ability to balance clever sampling with sleek innovation. Her delivery rides the beat with such effortlessness, it’s impossible not to move with it.
Check out the new single here!
