June 13, 2025
From TikTok to Top 40: Addison Rae drops bops, not just dance moves
The internet has seen many things: dancing cats, flat-earth debates, and now—Addison Rae, pop star.
Yes, the TikTok twirler with 88 million followers has spun her way from viral fame into the music world with Addison, a self-titled debut album that dares to say, _I’m more than just a meme._
Yes, the TikTok twirler with 88 million followers has spun her way from viral fame into the music world with Addison, a self-titled debut album that dares to say, _I’m more than just a meme._
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From lip syncs to synths
Released on June 6, Addison clocks in at 33 minutes and 12 tracks of what can only be described as the lovechild of Britney Spears, Charli XCX, and a glitter cannon. Rae teamed up with Swedish pop wizards Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd (the latter from Max Martin’s hitmaking factory) to produce an album that actually sounds… good?
It’s not just TikTok-core fluff. Tracks like _New York_ bounce between Jersey club beats and moody synths, while _Aquamarine_ swims through deep-house dreamland. _Diet Pepsi_, the lead single, pairs whispery vocals with product placement in the most casually seductive way imaginable. It’s like if Lana Del Rey were sponsored by Coca-Cola’s biggest rival.
It’s not just TikTok-core fluff. Tracks like _New York_ bounce between Jersey club beats and moody synths, while _Aquamarine_ swims through deep-house dreamland. _Diet Pepsi_, the lead single, pairs whispery vocals with product placement in the most casually seductive way imaginable. It’s like if Lana Del Rey were sponsored by Coca-Cola’s biggest rival.
Trivia
What genre of music is Addison Rae's work often categorized as by music critics?
Lyrics, looks, and low-rise jeans
Rae’s lyrical universe is heavy on aesthetics and light on substance—but that’s the point. This isn’t Bob Dylan; it’s bedazzled, post-ironic Gen Z pop. Lines about sipping soda on a lap and turning tears into gold? Iconic. Maybe absurd. Possibly both.
Visually, the album leans hard into Y2K cosplay—Madonna Ray of Light realness, iPod Nanos as fashion accessories, and enough low-rise denim to send Gen X into cardiac arrest. And in true pop-star form, Rae recently announced she’s dropping the 'Rae' entirely. It’s just Addison now. Cher, but caffeinated.
Despite some airy vocals and a few filler interludes, Addison is a tight, clever, and shamelessly fun debut. Is she reinventing music? No. Is she reinventing herself? Absolutely—and with glitter.
Visually, the album leans hard into Y2K cosplay—Madonna Ray of Light realness, iPod Nanos as fashion accessories, and enough low-rise denim to send Gen X into cardiac arrest. And in true pop-star form, Rae recently announced she’s dropping the 'Rae' entirely. It’s just Addison now. Cher, but caffeinated.
Despite some airy vocals and a few filler interludes, Addison is a tight, clever, and shamelessly fun debut. Is she reinventing music? No. Is she reinventing herself? Absolutely—and with glitter.
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