2 years ago today, Addison Rae released ‘Diet Pepsi.’
Addison Rae stepped into a new chapter of her music career with 'Diet Pepsi,' a sleek pop single released through Columbia Records. Rae co-wrote the track with producers Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd, pairing dreamy synth textures with a nostalgic, retro-leaning atmosphere. The song marked her first musical release following the 2023 EP 'AR' and presented a more mature, stylized direction than her earlier singles.
Its black-and-white music video, directed by Sean Price Williams, leaned heavily into vintage Americana, following Rae and actor Drew Van Acker on a flirtatious drive before arriving at a convenience store. The visual's cinematic look, combined with the song's breezy production and instantly recognizable title, helped generate substantial online attention and gave Rae a strong visual identity for the new era.
'Diet Pepsi' ultimately became a significant breakthrough for Rae as a recording artist, reaching the Billbo...
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