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RADAR Artist Reneé Rapp Dives Headfirst Into Her Music Career With a New Single, Album, and Tour

August 16, 2023

Renee Rapp sitting in a blue room facing the camera

Fans may already know 23-year-old Reneé Rapp from her theater and television careers. Now it’s time for the North Carolina native’s third act—and the one she’s most passionate about—her music career.

Music has always been a present and important part of her life, with Reneé starting to write and record songs when she was a teen. In 2022, she released her first single, “Tattoos,” and then followed it up with her EP, Everything to Everyone. Her pop-driven songs include a range of soft-spoken lyrics and belt-out-loud ballads.

As Reneé prepares for the release of her debut album, Snow Angel, on August 18, the star takes the title of Spotify’s newest RADAR US artist. RADAR, a global Spotify program, is dedicated to showcasing emerging and talented artists around the world through support and resources that help selected artists expand their audiences.

“It’s been incredible to watch Reneé’s growth over the past year—her talent is undeniable,” shared Ashley Graver, Spotify’s Head of Pop, Dance & Indie, Artist Partnerships. “We took an interest in Reneé early on when she had only released two songs and had yet to announce a single live show. Her sound and energy are unmatched. She has a wildly devoted fan base that constantly proclaims their love and has anointed her the next big pop star, and we’re excited to introduce her to an even bigger audience through RADAR.”

Through the RADAR program, Reneé is featured in the RADAR US social content series, which includes an exclusive interview with the artist and a stripped-back performance of a track off her new album. Additionally, she will receive marketing support throughout key milestones, like on-platform promotion, visuals in Times Square, a feature in RADAR’s quarterly partnership with Rolling Stone, and more. The singer is currently showcased on the cover of the RADAR US playlist, and her latest track, “Talk Too Much,” is featured prominently at the top.

“We are very excited to partner with Reneé through our RADAR program. Last year, our editors noticed her music not only because of the quality but also because of the way it was resonating with our users,” said J.J. Italiano, Spotify’s Head of Global Hits. “As we worked with Reneé and her team to help grow her audience on Spotify, we were taken by her passion, motivation, and ambition. When watching her perform as part of our Pop Rising On Tour program, it was immediately clear that she was connecting to fans in the real world as intensely as she was connecting with them on our platform. We’re honored to be a part of Reneé’s journey and looking forward to what’s to come.”

This fall, Reneé will embark on her Snow Hard Feelings tour with Alexander 23, a singer-songwriter and producer who worked with Reneé on the new album. Many shows are already sold out, proving that her presence doesn’t have to be on Broadway or TV screens for fans to flock to her. This is only the beginning for the actress and singer, and through RADAR, we hope to introduce Reneé’s catchy and captivating sound to even more audiences around the globe.

 

Fans can find music from Reneé, and other promising artists to watch, on our RADAR US playlist.

Share Your Top 5 Eras With Spotify’s New Taylor Swift ‘My Top 5’ Experience

July 26, 2023

Are you in your folklore Era? Or would you lean more toward your Lover Era? Taylor Swift has unleashed 10 studio albums, each evoking its own theme and journey for listeners. Fans around the world are currently celebrating each album’s distinct Era during the pop star’s global “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour.”

Now, exclusively on Spotify, fans can join in on the fun with My Top 5: Taylor Swift’s Eras. The interactive experience lets listeners curate their top Eras and share their picks with friends on social media. 

Here’s how My Top 5: Taylor Swift’s Eras works:

  1. Ensure your Spotify mobile app is up-to-date with the latest version available in the App store (v8.8.52).
  2. Visit https://spotify.com/top5 on your mobile device. 
  3. View Taylor Swift’s 10 Eras and then reorder them into a visual display, creating your personal Top 5*. 
  4. After, you’ll receive a personalized digital card (inspired by the poster for the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”) to share and compare your Top 5 with friends—and the world—on social. 

To make this even more special, Spotify listeners who are eligible will see their personalized Top 5 Taylor Swift Eras according to how they have streamed the star’s tracks on Spotify. 

This experience with Taylor Swift isn’t the first time we’ve enabled fan engagement with their favorite artist’s music on Spotify. Fans have also enjoyed My Top 5 experiences with other iconic musicians including The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, ROSALÍA, and BTS.

Drop everything now and share your My Top 5: Taylor Swift’s Eras here.

 

 

*This experience is available in 56 markets, including: US, CA, DE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, DK, PL, TR, ES, IT, UK, IE, JP, SK, AU, NZ, ID, TH, VN, PH, SG, MY, KH, LA, HK, TW, IN, IQ, SA, EG, QA, JO, OM, LB, KW, MA, LK, BD, PK, BW, BR, MX, BO, CO, EC, PE, VE, CL, AR, PY, UY, FR, NL; and 21 languages, including: English, German, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Spanish (ES), Spanish (LATAM), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesian, Thai, Arabic, Portuguese (BR), French (CA), Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Vietnamese, French, and Dutch.