"Aquamarine" is a song by American singer and songwriter Addison Rae. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Columbia Records as the follow-up to Rae's breakthrough single "Diet Pepsi". Just like its predecessor, the song received positive reviews from critics and wider audiences.
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| Single by Addison Rae | ||||
| Released | October 25, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:42 | |||
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Background
editRae shared first hints of new music in June 2024 through her social media. While guest appearing at English singer Charli XCX's Brat Tour (2024) at her Los Angeles show, she posted a video of herself walking underwater again with a snippet to "Aquamarine" in the background, which quickly gained traction online and was also teased in the intro to her "Diet Pepsi" music video.[5][6]
Reception
editThe song received positive reviews from both critics and listeners, who praised the song, calling it "her boldest release yet".[7] Grazia described the song as "enshrining her place" as a musical force to be reckoned with and taken seriously. The song was also compared to the works of Madonna, Kylie Minogue, and Britney Spears.[8][7] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone stated Rae "is on a pop hot streak" with the single's release, calling it "dreamy" and "entrancing",[9] while Billboard's Jason Lipshutz wrote Rae's "pop aesthetic is coming into focus" describing it as "dextracting the breathy flirtations from previous single "Diet Pepsi" and applying them to a sleek, futuristic dance-pop sheen."[10]
English singer-songwriter Charli XCX praised the song online, calling Rae a "musical genius".[11]
Music video
editOn October 23, 2024, Rae released a teaser for the music video on her social media platforms. In the clip, Rae can be seen smoking multiple cigarettes before getting up and walking down a dimly lit street in Paris, France.[12] The official video was then released on October 25, with Sean Price Williams returning as director and Mel Ottenberg as creative director following their previous work with Rae on "Diet Pepsi". It was choreographed by Danielle Polanco and styled by model and stylist Dara Allen.[13]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 25, 2024 |
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References
edit- ^ Calfee, Joel (October 25, 2024). "How Addison Rae Crafted a High Fashion Fever Dream for the 'Aquamarine' Music Video". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Abby (June 16, 2024). "Watch Charli XCX Bring Out Addison Rae For 'Von Dutch' Remix In LA". Stereogum. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (October 25, 2024). "Friday Music Guide: New Music From Lady Gaga, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion and More". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Carl (October 24, 2024). "New Music Friday Releases: Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, Bastille and more". Official Charts. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "We Can Already Tell Addison Rae's New Song Is Going To Be A Banger". Nylon. June 17, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Charli XCX Brings Out Addison Rae For 'Von Dutch' Remix In LA". Stereogum. June 16, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Staff, Notion (October 25, 2024). "NOTION NOW #218: Tyler, The Creator, Addison Rae & Lady Gaga". Notion. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Addison Rae Unleashes Her Siren Call With "Aquamarine"". Grazia. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (October 25, 2024). "The World Is Addison Rae's Oyster on 'Aquamarine'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (October 25, 2024). "Friday Music Guide: New Music From Lady Gaga, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion and More". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Kylene, Jazmin (October 25, 2024). "Addison Rae Being Hailed a 'Musical Genius' for New Single 'Aquamarine'". Music Times. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Reichard, Ryan (October 23, 2024). "Addison Rae Crowned the New 'Queen of Pop' as Anticipation Soars for 'Aquamarine' Single Drop". Music Times. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Addison Rae Releases Highly Antcipated Single 'Aquamarine' With Dazzling Music Video". Sony Music Canada. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Addison Rae - Aquamarine - Pre-Add/Pre-Save". Sony Music Fans. Retrieved October 22, 2024.