Addison Rae's Musical Journey: From Social Media Star to Debut Album 'Addison'
Ed Sheeran recently recommended his fans to listen to Addison Rae's debut album, Addison, which was released on June 6, 2025, under Columbia Records. The album consists of 12 tracks co-written by Addison, Elvira Anderfjard, and Luka Kloser. Addison Rae, known for her social media presence, singing, and acting, has previously released several singles but Addison marks her first full studio album. Ed Sheeran shared his thoughts on Addison's music in an Instagram reel posted on his account @teddysvinylbreakfast, which was later reshared by @PopCrave. Fans had mixed reactions to Sheeran's endorsement, with some expressing excitement at his praise for Rae's work.
In 2024, Charli XCX collaborated with Addison Rae on the remix of her song "Von Dutch." The two artists co-wrote the track, and Rae joined Charli XCX on stage during a performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This experience boosted Rae's confidence and inspired her to release her own singles and eventually her debut album, Addison. In an interview with GRAMMYs, Rae discussed how the collaboration with Charli XCX played a significant role in her music career development. Just a couple of months after the stage appearance with Charli XCX, Rae released the single "Diet Pepsi" in August 2024, followed by several other singles leading up to the release of her album.
Addison Rae's journey from collaborating with Charli XCX to releasing her own music has been a significant milestone in her career. The positive reception from artists like Ed Sheeran and Charli XCX has helped her gain confidence and establish herself as a musician. Fans have shown both excitement and mixed reactions to the crossover of social media and music worlds, as Rae continues to make her mark in the music industry with her debut album, Addison.