{"id":668490,"date":"2026-06-04T10:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/numero.com\/non-classifiee\/how-addison-rae-became-pop-musics-brightest-rising-star\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:13:27","slug":"how-addison-rae-became-pop-musics-brightest-rising-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/how-addison-rae-became-pop-musics-brightest-rising-star\/","title":{"rendered":"How Addison Rae became one of today&#8217;s most exciting pop stars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2d11a89461c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2d11a89461c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-2165422498.jpg\" alt=\"Addison Rae in Santa Monica, California \u00a9 John Salangsang\/Variety via Getty Images.\r\n\" class=\"wp-image-557303\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Addison Rae in Santa Monica. \u00a9 John Salangsang\/Variety via Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A meteoric rise on TikTok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"977\">Few social media stars have made a successful transition to pop music. Yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/tiktok-dances-dazzling-stage-presence-we-attended-addisons-concert-at-the-zenith-in-paris\/\"><strong>Addison Rae<\/strong><\/a>, 25, has pulled it off with flying colors. In 2019, American teenager <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/fashion\/fashion-week-en\/addison-rae-and-bella-thorne-in-the-front-row-of-the-versace-spring-summer-2022-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Addison Rae<\/strong><\/a> made a name for herself on the social media platform <strong>TikTok<\/strong>. One of the app\u2019s earliest adopters, she regularly posted high-energy dance videos set to user-favorite songs.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her natural charm and knack for nailing viral trends quickly won over a huge audience. Within a short amount of time, the number of people following her soared into the millions, making her one of TikTok\u2019s most followed creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2d11a894aaf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2d11a894aaf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2181694118.jpg\" alt=\"Addison Rae attends the 2024 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on October 28th, 2024. \u00a9 James Devaney\/GC Images.\" class=\"wp-image-622400\" style=\"width:1448px;height:auto\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Addison Rae attends the 2024 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on October 28th, 2024. \u00a9 James Devaney\/GC Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1292\">By taking part in the platform\u2019s most viral challenges and teaming up with fellow TikTok stars like <strong>Charli D\u2019Amelio<\/strong> (with whom she joined the Hype House, a collective of creators living under one roof), she cemented her status as a major figure on the app, amassing over 88 million followers\u2014currently the fifth most followed account on TikTok.<\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1646\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1646\">But beyond her dance skills, it\u2019s her deep understanding of social media algorithms that truly sets her apart. <strong>Addison Rae<\/strong> doesn\u2019t just follow trends, she starts them. In 2022, her unique way of applying lip gloss went viral, sparking countless imitations. She also helped reignite the belly-button piercing trend, alongside<a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/the-summer-2024-playlist-with-ice-spice-lana-del-rey-and-sabrina-carpenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Ice Spice<\/strong> <\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/beauty\/what-does-billie-eilishs-fragrance-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Billie Eilish<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1845\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9kgyPWPsnf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9kgyPWPsnf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9kgyPWPsnf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Addison Rae (@addisonraee)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async=\"\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A content creator turning heads in the fashion world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2025\">With her TikTok videos, <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/the-sexiest-music-videos-of-2025-from-tate-mcrae-to-addison-rae\/\"><strong>Addison Rae<\/strong><\/a> established herself as a true streetwear icon. The singer has often been spotted wearing fitted tops and micro shorts infused with a <strong>Y2K<\/strong> spirit. Based in Los Angeles, she collaborates with major brands like<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/mode\/prada-x-adidas-what-do-the-new-designs-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Adidas<\/a>, Reebok<\/strong>, and <strong>American Eagle<\/strong>. She was also seen on the front row of the <strong>Versace<\/strong> and <strong>Kenzo<\/strong>\u00a0shows.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2225\">She then became the new face of artist and photographer <strong>Petra Collins<\/strong>\u2019 brand <strong><em>I\u2019m Sorry<\/em><\/strong>, in a collection released on the platform <strong>SSENSE<\/strong> and in collaboration with <strong>Mimi Wade<\/strong>. That campaign was shot by photographer<strong> Richard Kern<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Il est trop bien | Addison Rae et Tanner Buchanan | Bande-annonce officielle VF | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7g7Mq8X8Tb0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trailer for&nbsp;the movie<em> He&#8217;s all that<\/em> (2021).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addison Rae&#8217;s acting debut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2757\">Realizing her carefully curated image could take her far beyond TikTok, Rae made a seamless transition into acting. Just a few years into her career, she landed a role in the Netflix comedy <em data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2749\">He\u2019s All That<\/em> (2021).<\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"3104\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"3104\">A reboot of the 1999 teen classic <strong><em data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2809\">She\u2019s All That<\/em> <\/strong>(starring <strong>Rachael Leigh Cook, Freddie Prinze Jr.<\/strong>, and <strong>Paul Walker<\/strong>), the film failed to impress audiences and drew harsh criticism from several U.S. media outlets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/08\/27\/movies\/hes-all-that-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The <em data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2993\">New York Times<\/em><\/a>, for instance, wrote: \u201c<em>The Mark Waters reboot lazily recycles the 1999 film, without its endearing weirdness.\u201d<\/em><\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3435\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2d11a895082&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2d11a895082\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"1600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addison-rae.jpeg\" alt=\"La chanteuse Addison Rae.\" class=\"wp-image-852556\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Singer Addison Rae. \u00a9 Courtesy of We Love Green 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3435\">Nonetheless, the new actress&#8217; popularity remained untarnished. She appeared in the horror film <strong><em data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3216\">Thanksgiving<\/em><\/strong>(2023), alongside <strong>Patrick Dempsey<\/strong>. Besides, she will soon be starring in the Netflix live-action comedy <em data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3316\">Animal Friends<\/em> (2025), with <strong>Ryan Reynolds<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/aubrey-plaza-megalopolis-and-agatha-all-along-actress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aubrey Plaza<\/strong><\/a>, and in the third season of <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/ryan-murphy-produces-a-new-queer-drama-for-netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ryan Murphy<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s series <em data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3434\">Monsters: The Ed Gein Story<\/em>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Addison Rae - Aquamarine (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qt6YiVZLhG0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Addison Rae &#8211; <em>Aquamarine <\/em>(2024).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A promising start to her music career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3929\">After signing with Atlantic Records, Rae dropped her debut EP <em data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3756\">AR<\/em> in 2023, featuring the track<strong> <em data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3795\">2 die 4<\/em> <\/strong>with close friend and pop provocateur <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/coachella-2025-the-festivals-best-performances-from-lady-gaga-to-charli-xcx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Charli XCX<\/strong><\/a>. Their connection continued in 2024 with Rae\u2019s appearance on a remix of <strong><em data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3928\">Von Dutch<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4357\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4357\">That summer, Rae made waves again with the music video for <strong><em data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4002\">Diet Pepsi<\/em>,<\/strong> a massive U.S. hit later covered by <strong>Camila Cabello<\/strong>. The track, a shimmering pop anthem, was co-written with Swedish producer<strong> Elvira Anderfj\u00e4rd<\/strong>, known for her work with <strong>Taylor Swift<\/strong>, Tove Lo, and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/katy-perry-comeback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Katy Perry<\/strong><\/a>. In January 2025, Rae reached another milestone: gracing the cover of <strong><em data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4295\">Rolling Stone, <\/em><\/strong>the ultimate sign that her talents were now fully recognized.<\/p><br\/><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4396\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Addison Rae - High Fashion (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7GXhwYnF9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Addison Rae &#8211; <em>High Fashion <\/em>(2025). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h2>The blow triggered by <em>Aquamarine<\/em><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4834\">In October 2024, <strong>Addison Rae<\/strong> unveiled the single <strong><em data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4514\">Aquamarine <\/em><\/strong>in collaboration with <strong>Elvira Anderfj\u00e4rd.<\/strong> In the music video, she glides through the streets of Paris, spritzing herself with Chanel No. 5 under the direction of filmmaker and photographer <strong>Sean Price Williams<\/strong> &#8211; known for <strong><em data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4718\">The Sweet East<\/em><\/strong>, released earlier this year and starring <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/gay-romance-frankenstein-jacob-elordis-promising-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jacob Elordi<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Talia Rydar<\/strong>. A hypnotic siren song reminiscent of <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/interview-with-kylie-minogue-melancholy-can-be-a-happy-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kylie Minogue<\/strong>\u2019<\/a>s dance-pop melodies.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially since the track was remixed and titled <em>Arcamarine<\/em>, in a version inspired by the brilliant <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/art\/art-art\/has-arca-anticipated-the-music-of-tomorrow-2\/\"><strong>Arca<\/strong><\/a>. In March 2025, the singer performed the song live for the first time. Invited by <strong>Arca<\/strong> to join her on stage at <strong>Coachella<\/strong>, <strong>Addison Rae<\/strong> made a surprise announcement on the festival stage. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIy45P5vElk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Addison (@addisonraee)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async=\"\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h2><em>Addison<\/em>,\u00a0Addison Rae\u2019s brilliant debut album<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her debut album, soberly titled <strong><em>Addison<\/em><\/strong>, finally came out in June 2025. And it is already being hailed as one of the best records of the year. It features hits like <strong><em>High Fashion<\/em><\/strong> and <em><strong>Headphones<\/strong><\/em> <strong><em>On<\/em><\/strong>. The latter uncovers how the singer uses music to process some of her most difficult memories, like her parents\u2019 divorce and her struggles with jealousy in past relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the tracks evoke the spirit of <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/ray-of-light-how-madonnas-cult-album-influences-pop-stars-today\/\"><strong>Madonna<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/what-we-know-about-lana-del-reys-upcoming-album\/\"><strong>Lana Del Rey<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/the-day-rosalia-and-bjork-joined-forces\/\"><strong>Bj\u00f6rk<\/strong><\/a>. Moreover, <strong>Addison Rae<\/strong> captivates us with her visual world, heavily inspired by <strong>Britney Spears<\/strong> and her iconic videos. The glossy video for <em>High Fashion<\/em>, directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/what-do-we-know-about-rosalias-new-album-lux\/\"><strong>Rosal\u00eda<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/how-olivia-rodrigo-became-a-pop-rock-phenomenon\/\"><strong>Olivia Rodrigo<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s collaborator <strong>Mitch Ryan<\/strong>, features a series of sensual scenes. The singer is lying down, surrounded by luxury shoes, licking sugar from her lips, or twisting her body while the sun sets&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Addison Rae - Headphones On (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XdFpzaM07i0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Addison Rae &#8211; <em>Headphones On <\/em>(2025).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A concert in Paris in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominated for \u201c<strong>Best New Artist<\/strong>\u201d at the <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/music\/grammy-awards-2026-discover-the-nominees\/\"><strong>2026 Grammy Awards<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Addison Rae<\/strong> also made a strong impression with the video for <em><strong>Headphones On<\/strong><\/em>. Shot in Iceland and directed by <strong>Mitch Ryan<\/strong>, the video is as mesmerizing as the track itself. She appears with pink hair blowing in the wind, riding a white horse through violet-hued clouds. This imagery further cements her status as one of today&#8217;s pop it-girls. Just like her concert in Paris last September 2025, which was as electrifying as a <strong>Britney Spears<\/strong> show&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indeed, the pop star embarked on her first tour in 2025 and captivated audiences with her dance skills and hypnotic voice. With a minimalist staging, a few dancers, and a lot of lingerie, she stood as a true performer. A remarkable feat for a young woman who simply started out behind a phone screen&#8230; Her show at We Love Green on June 6th, 2026, is not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Addison (2025) by Addison Rae, available now. 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