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Diet Pepsi (song)

"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).[4] "Diet Pepsi" received positive reviews unlike the former, and charted in several countries worldwide. According to Nylon, the pop, alt-pop and synth-pop song is about "the immortal feeling of being young and in love."[5]

"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) 		"Aquamarine"
(2024)
Music video
"Diet Pepsi" on YouTube

"Diet Pepsi" emerged as Rae's early breakthrough, peaking at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Diet Pepsi" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Ireland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top 20 of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.[6]

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.[7] On August 5, she revealed the release date and title for her debut single with Columbia Records.[8]

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 alternative pop sound.[9] 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][10]

American singer Camila Cabello praised the song, and covered it on Live Lounge for BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom, stating that she wishes she wrote the song herself.[11]

Commercial performance

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The song peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was her first song to debut on the chart.[12] The song also became a viral sound on TikTok.[12]

In the United Kingdom, "Diet Pepsi" peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Rae's first top ten hit in Britain.[13]

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 her next single "Aquamarine" and continues with her having fun in a car in her bra and underwear, 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.[14] Mel Ottenberg served as the video's creative director.[15]

Track listing

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  • Digital download[16]
  1. "Diet Pepsi" – 2:49
  1. "Diet Pepsi"
  2. "Diet Pepsi" (Slowed + Reverb)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Diet Pepsi"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[43] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Diet Pepsi"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 9, 2024
Columbia [16]
United States September 17, 2024 Contemporary hit radio [44]
Italy October 11, 2024 Radio airplay Sony Italy [45]
Various TBA LP Columbia [citation needed]

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. ^ Roundtree, Caesar (September 20, 2024). "Glitter Magazine | Addison Rae Makes New Debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Diet Pepsi'". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Libby, Giselle (August 9, 2024). "Addison Rae's Major Label Debut Goes Down Smoother Than "Diet Pepsi"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "The Meaning Behind Addison Rae's "Diet Pepsi" Lyrics". Nylon. August 9, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Zellner, Xander (September 16, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Addison Rae Debuts With Breakthrough Single 'Diet Pepsi'". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Addison Rae set to release debut single "Diet Pepsi" with Columbia records". The Express Tribune. August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Spanos, Brittany (August 9, 2024). "Addison Rae Is Sweet Like 'Diet Pepsi' on Major Label Debut". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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  11. ^ Gularte, Alejandra (September 30, 2024). "Camila Cabello Sips on Some 'Diet Pepsi'". Vulture. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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  13. ^ "Gigi Perez hits Number 1 with Sailor Song". Official Charts Company. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "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.
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  29. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 02/11/2024". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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  32. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 - Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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  39. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  40. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay: Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
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  43. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Addison Rae – Diet Pepsi". Music Canada. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
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