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

Fans may already know 23-year-old Rene 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 Rene 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 Rene 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 Rene '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 Rene 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, Rene 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 Rene 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 Rene 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 Rene 's journey and looking forward to what's to come.

This fall, Rene will embark on her Snow Hard Feelings tour with Alexander 23, a singer-songwriter and producer who worked with Rene 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 Rene 's catchy and captivating sound to even more audiences around the globe.

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

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