Addison Rae on Why She Relates to Lana Del Rey
When this summer came to London, Addison Rae went on stage before Lana Del Rey at Wembley Stadium and had a few amazing, unforgettable duets. The rising pop star said it was not the performance that stood out for her, but rather the connection with Del Rey. Rae spoke to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 and said she felt that Lana's artistic nature was a reflection of her own, so to speak, especially in their shared perfectionist tendencies. But that feeling of inspiration came from seeing an artist at that level still care so much for her craft after all these years. Rae confessed she expects the greatest from herself, making their joining forces feel more like destiny than random chance. Behind music, she admires Del Rey the person, citing her generosity, warmth, and unending support toward others.
The Spiritual Experience of Sharing the Stage
Being with Lanaboards for tracks “Diet Pepsi” and “57.5” was more than just a title for Rae — several spiritual moments; still, she described it as one of the most meaningful emphases of her young career, the realization of a dream. Later, after Instagram postings, Rae said she was “the happiest and luckiest girl on earth,” imparting some sense that it was a little bit odd to stand beside someone she regarded in music as a kind of deity. While another artist might see such a collaboration as something overshadowing them, Rae instead considered it motivation. She said that Del Rey's perfectionism did not scare her; instead, it reassured her that it is absolutely okay and necessary to shoot for excellence in music. In this way, standing beside someone who is such a perfectionist actually endorsed Rae's own notion about always trying to polish her craft.
Influences Beyond the Spotlight
Rae’s admiration for Lana Del Rey has manifested into an evolving sound of her own. Apart from Lana, the echoes of Lady Gaga, Britney, and mentor Charli XCX can also be channeled into her debut album, which came out earlier this year. Songs like "Diet Pepsi" have been particularly noted for dreamy tones with a retro feel and have at times been cited by critics as stylistically linking the two artists, opposing Rae consciously to just being an imitator and creating a blend that stays real. Contrasting the looming quick fame of TikTok, Rae utters through action that she has aspirations to maintain a lasting music career. Wherever her road leads from here, her performance at Wembley with Lana Del Rey will always stand as a marquee moment in the genesis of a career defined by her idols and her endless strive for perfection.
