“Of course it is, we all heard the snippet”: Fans react as Addison Rae’s ‘New York’ draws comparisons to Charli XCX’s ‘Club Classics’

Addison Rae’s 'New York,' a track from her highly anticipated debut album Addison, has attracted comparisons to Charli XCX’s hit ‘Club Classics’ from Brat. Ahead of the release of her debut album, Addison Rae has found herself at the center of a musical controversy that has divided fans on social media.

In its album context, Addison Rae’s New York highlights young people and their feelings of freedom as they learn about themselves. While everyone is waiting for the social media influencer’s debut, many have pointed out that New York sounds very much like Charli XCX’s Club Classics.

Charli XCX has made a strong impact on today’s popular music scene, and her recognizable sound has inspired a lot of up-and-coming artists. We should note that Addison Rae and Charli XCX are good friends, considering how many times Addison has praised Charli XCX. Despite the singer not sharing the reasons for writing the track, fans keep discussing their own ideas about what the song could be about.

The similarities in the songs sparked widespread discussion. While some fans brushed off the similarities as mere coincidence, others advocated for the social media star to give Charli XCX her flowers, and credits to boot.

One fan commented:

"Ofc it is we all heard the snipet"

Another fan wrote:

"I knew the synth progression sounded familiar"

Another fan remarked:

"Well it’s a jersey beat. That is literally the only similarity…"

A fourth fan predicted:

"So in other words, the song will be a hit !"

Yet another fan chimed in:

"It's called Jersey club beat, it's extremely common, Club Classics is just one of the millions of songs that have that beat lol open the schools"

Another fan mocked:

"She is trying to be a Charlie clone. She should hire a vocal trainer instead."

What else do we know about Addison Rae's upcoming album?

Addison Rae already has several successful singles to her name, and Addison marks her debut album, which is set to release tomorrow. Ahead of the much-anticipated release of the album, the singer has already treated fans to some of the songs that are going to be a part of the album, including New York. The album is going to feature 12 songs.

Back in May, Addison Rae announced the release of her debut album on Instagram by writing:

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"Self-titled debut album!!!! I love the entirety of this project with all of me. A mirror. A deep desperation and desire to understand myself better. A true collection of my proudest work yet. My dream cover. My dream collaborators. Pre-save now to prepare a sweet home for her."

Ahead of the album release, a snippet of the song New York was uploaded across Addison Rae's socials, but has had a mixed reception—generating as much debate as excitement. Nonetheless, it has helped bring the spotlight to the album, which is eagerly awaited amongst the fans. Meanwhile, speculation continues on social media about the inspiration behind the song. Until there is a definite confirmation from the singer's camp, fans will have to keep guessing.

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