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Diet Pepsi (song)

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"Diet Pepsi"
Single by Addison Rae
WrittenFebruary 2024 (2024-02)
ReleasedAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Genre
Length2:49
Label
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Luka Kloser
  • Elvira Anderfjärd
Addison Rae singles chronology
"Obsessed"
(2021) 		"Diet Pepsi"
(2024)
Music video
"Diet Pepsi" on YouTube

"Diet Pepsi" is a song by American singer and songwriter Addison Rae. It was released on August 9, 2024, through Columbia Records, as her major label debut single, marking also her first single release in three years since "Obsessed" (2021).[3] Unlike its predecessor, "Diet Pepsi" received positive reviews and charted in several countries worldwide, emerging as Rae's early breakthrough.[4]

Background

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Rae shared first hints of new music in June 2024 through her social media. The singer got more specific in early August 2024 by posting snippets and lyrics of the song.[5] On August 5, she revealed the release date and title for her debut single with Columbia Records.[6]

Reception

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The song received positive reviews from both critics and listeners, who praised Rae for her successful shift from her previous bubblegum pop lyrics and sonic direction to a more mature sound.[7] Billboard described the song as a "turning point" in Rae's artistic journey as it creates more of a clear vision on who Rae is as an artist, opposed to previous projects.[1]

American singer Camila Cabello praised and covered the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, stating that she wishes she wrote the song herself.[8]

Commercial performance

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The song peaked at number 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100 becoming her first song to debut on the chart.[9] The song also became a viral sound on TikTok.[9]

Music video

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The official music video was released alongside the song on August 9, 2024, and was directed by Sean Price Williams. The video opens with Rae teasing an unreleased song and having fun in the backseat of a car, alongside her male love interest portrayed by Drew Van Acker. Much of the video pays homage to the 1965 cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, including the video's title card, Rae's dancing, and filming in black and white. Rae named Bruce Conner's 1966 experimental film Breakaway as another reference for the video.[10] Mel Ottenberg served as the video's creative director.[11]

Track listing

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  1. "Diet Pepsi"
  2. "Diet Pepsi" (Slowed + Reverb)

Charts

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Chart performance for "Diet Pepsi"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] 18
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 46
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 50
Greece International (IFPI)[16] 60
Ireland (IRMA)[17] 10
Lithuania (AGATA)[18] 77
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[19] 34
Netherlands (Single Tip)[20] 5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[21] 17
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[22] 33
Singapore (RIAS)[23] 13
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[24] 92
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[25] 65
UK Singles (OCC)[26] 15
US Billboard Hot 100[27] 70
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 35

Release history

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Release history for "Diet Pepsi"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 9, 2024
Columbia [29]
United States September 17, 2024 Contemporary hit radio [30]
Italy October 11, 2024 Radio airplay Sony Italy [31]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason (August 12, 2024). "Cool New Pop Songs: Addison Rae's 'Diet Pepsi' is a Sugar Rush, and Potential Turning Point". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Libby, Giselle (August 9, 2024). "Addison Rae's Major Label Debut Goes Down Smoother Than "Diet Pepsi"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (August 5, 2024). "Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single "Diet Pepsi"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Zellner, Xander (September 16, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Addison Rae Debuts With Breakthrough Single 'Diet Pepsi'". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Addison Rae set to release debut single "Diet Pepsi" with Columbia records". The Express Tribune. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Wickes, Hanna (August 7, 2024). "Breaking It Down: Addison Rae Is Releasing New Music in 2024: Everything We Know About Her Upcoming Single". J-14. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Spanos, Brittany (August 9, 2024). "Addison Rae Is Sweet Like 'Diet Pepsi' on Major Label Debut". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Gularte, Alejandra (September 30, 2024). "Camila Cabello Sips on Some 'Diet Pepsi'". Vulture. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (September 25, 2024). "Addison Rae Gets Streaming Boost on Spotify Following 'Diet Pepsi' Single Release". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  10. ^ "Addison Rae Says Lingerie Look at 2024 MTV VMAs Is a 'Little Bit Madonna' — and It's Also Giving Britney Spears!". People.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "What Is Addisoncore? Addison Rae and Mel Ottenberg Give Vogue an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her 'Diet Pepsi' Music Video". Vogue. August 9, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  12. ^ "Diet Pepsi 7" Limited Edition Autographed Vinyl - Addison Rae Official Store". Addisonrae.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 40/2024" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  18. ^ "2024 41-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  19. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 10, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  20. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 12/10/2023". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  21. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  22. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 - Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  23. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 40 (27 Sep - 3 Oct 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  24. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 41". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "Addison Rae – Diet Pepsi". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  26. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  27. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  28. ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  29. ^ "Diet Pepsi - Single by Addison Rae on Apple Music". Apple Music. US: Apple Inc. August 9, 2024.
  30. ^ "YOUR RADIO ADD RECAPS". Hits. September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  31. ^ Merzari, Chandrika Anna (October 2, 2024). "Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi (Radio Date: 11-10-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved October 2, 2024.
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