DFree / Shutterstock.comAddison Rae has had one of the most fascinating career transitions of recent years: from TikTok phenomenon to a serious pop prospect who explores the boundaries of camp and nostalgia. Where her debut still felt like an experiment, her recent work is a tribute to the glossy, hyper-styled pop of the 2000s.
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Fame is a gun
This is the undisputed cult favorite from the leaked sessions of her unfinished debut album. Fame is a gun lets a much rawer, almost dark side of Addison be heard. Instead of sweet pop, you get a track that is critical of the addictive and dangerous side of fame. The heavy bass line and her nonchalant, almost bored way of rapping give the song an 'edgy' edge that fits perfectly with the current indie-pop trend. It's the ultimate proof that she has much more in her arsenal than just cheerful hit songs; she understands the shadow sides of her own success like no other.
Diet Pepsi
Her absolute breakthrough as a serious pop artist. Diet Pepsi is sultry, lethargic and full of clever visual and textual references to American pop culture. The song has a groove that doesn't let go and a production that sounds like a warm summer night. This is pop music with a sharp edge.
The mixing on Diet Pepsi is so muddy, never understood why people rank it so high.
Von Dutch (Remix feat. Addison Rae)
Although officially a Charli xcx song, Addison Rae's contribution to the remix has become legendary. Her screaming vocals at the beginning are now iconic. It marks the moment Addison was definitively embraced by the "cool kids" of the pop world. It's loud, chaotic and absolutely irresistible.
Honestly fire 🔥
2 die 4 (Solo Version)
The solo version of this track emphasizes even more Addison's own delivery. It's a lesson in how you can build a simple hook into something that sticks. The tempo is high and the energy is contagious, making it a favorite on any modern pop playlist.
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Aquamarine
With Aquamarine, Addison shows that she has found her own sound. The track is cool, stylish and almost hypnotic. The production is minimalist yet effective, allowing her voice to weave through the beat like an instrument. It's pop music that wants to be taken seriously without losing its fun.
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Sugar Sweet (with Charli xcx)
With the help of pop visionary Charli xcx, Addison dives headlong into the club scene here. The track is tight, short and has an edge we haven't heard from her before. It's the ultimate soundtrack for a night out where everything can go a little bit overboard.
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It Could've Been U
One of the tracks from her "lost" album that eventually surfaced on the AR EP. The song has a light retro vibe and lets a slightly more vulnerable side of her voice be heard. It's about missed opportunities, wrapped in a melody that's perfect for a lazy summer afternoon.
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I Got It Bad
This is Addison in her most dreamy state. I Got It Bad mixes sugar-sweet vocals with production reminiscent of early Britney Spears. It's an uncomplicated love song that does exactly what it should: leave a happy, pink feeling behind.
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Obsessed
Although Obsessed received quite a bit of criticism upon release, in hindsight it's an essential starting point. It's a song about self-love that is so direct it becomes almost uncomfortable, but the beat is unmistakably catchy. It set the tone for the self-confident pop persona she would later perfect.
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Nothing On (But The Radio)
Originally a notorious leak from Lady Gaga, but transformed by Addison Rae into an official song of her own. She brings a playfulness to it that perfectly fits the lyrics. The production is grand and glossy, and it proves she can take tracks with a high pop pedigree and make them her own.
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This is the undisputed cult favorite from the leaked sessions of her unfinished debut album.
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