"The second coming of Addison Rae was first sown last summer, when Charli xcx featured the former TikTok dancer on the remix of her Brat single Von Dutch. Rae's vocals are fluttery and sugar-sweet, making her an odd fit for such an abrasive song. But there was symbolic significance to Rae's presence in a track about sticking it to the haters. Got a lot to say about my debut, Rae trills, while you're sitting in your dad's basement!"
"They recalled the glamour of Ray of Light-era Madonna, the insouciance of Britney, the misty nostalgia of Lana Del Rey; Diet Pepsi sounded like a true Lana homage, a breathy synth-pop track about lost innocence, fast cars, and the cherry-cola romance of being an American girl. Aquamarine turned up the tempo in a Europop-style banger straight out of a glitter-strewn 90s nightclub, while still infused with Rae's girlish effervescence a quality that was swiftly becoming her brand."
"The 25-year-old star was referring to the backlash that followed her first single, 2021's generic Obsessed. Back then, she was widely known as one of TikTok's original young stars, famous for her viral choreography. Her attempts to translate that fame off-platform that much-maligned single, a role in a dud Netflix film had only led to widespread derision. But this time, things seemed different."
Addison Rae's comeback began with a Charli xcx remix that positioned her voice amid abrasive pop and reclaimed public attention. Early backlash from her 2021 single Obsessed and a poorly received Netflix role had left her widely derided as a TikTok star attempting to cross over. New singles — including Diet Pepsi, Aquamarine, and Fame Is a Gun — showcased alt-pop, synth-pop, and Europop influences while recalling Madonna, Britney, and Lana Del Rey. The singles emphasized glamour, nostalgia, and girlish effervescence, reshaping Rae's image into a bona fide pop presence. Her debut album Addison was co-produced and co-written by female Max Martin proteges.
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