Addison Rae's music career did a full 180º with her major label debut single "Diet Pepsi," kicking off her new era in the pop spotlight. She co-wrote every song on her highly anticipated debut album, Addison, with producers Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd.

Commercial success

• Her single "Diet Pepsi" peaked at No. 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

• "Diet Pepsi" also reached No. 9 on the Pop Airplay chart.

• Her debut album, Addison, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Cultural impact

• She performed a medley of "Diet Pepsi" and "New York" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

• She made surprise appearances at Coachella, performing with Arca and Charli xcx.

• She kicked off her global headlining tour in August 2025.

Critical response

• Rolling Stone named "Diet Pepsi" one of the best songs of 2024, describing it as a "smooth, nostalgic cut in the vein of early Lana Del Rey." Read full review

• "The most saccharine whisper of the year," The New York Times called "Diet Pepsi," noting the track is "the aural embodiment of tasteful restraint." Read full review

• The Guardian called Addison Rae's debut album Addison "exceptional," noting it "reminds me of that unimpeachable run of Madonna records." Read full review