How Addison Rae and Collaborators Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd Crafted Her Grammy-Nominated Debut as an All-Female Power Trio

For Addison Rae, the introspective final song "Times Like These" became the definitive conclusion to her 2024 debut album. The track’s contemplative lyrics, pondering life’s uncertain paths, perfectly encapsulated the record’s overarching journey of self-exploration. To bring this vision to life, the 25-year-old artist—who first gained fame as a TikTok influencer with over 88 million followers—collaborated exclusively with producers Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd. Rae credits this all-female team with fostering the secure, supportive environment essential for her creative process. "I would have never gotten as deep as I do in ['Times Like These'] without the friendship and comfort I share with Luka and Elvira," she has said, noting that completing the track signaled her album was truly finished.

The significance of this collaborative dynamic is amplified within a music industry where production roles have long been male-dominated. Industry analyst Dr. Lena Shaw observes, "For decades, the technical and creative control in major studios has largely rested with men, which can unconsciously shape a young artist's sound and confidence." Kloser, a 27-year-old Los Angeles-based producer with credits for Ariana Grande, highlighted the unique energy of their sessions, stating, "This made me wonder what happens when women actually hold every role? That's such an empowering feeling." Her collaborator, Stockholm's Elvira Anderfjärd—known for her work with Taylor Swift and signed, like Kloser, to Max Martin's influential MXM Publishing—stressed how a single person's presence can alter a project's entire creative perception. For Rae, who actively embraces challenge, this proved an ideal foundation. "I love proving myself; it's something I'll never shy away from," she remarked, adding that the public's polarized reaction to her career shift is something she actually enjoys.

The success of this partnership has decisively propelled Rae into her next chapter. After a global promotional tour, she intends to return to Sweden to start developing new material with Anderfjärd and Kloser. Her debut's impact has been further solidified by a major industry accolade: a nomination for Best New Artist at the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards. This trend of digital-native artists achieving traditional acclaim is growing, as seen with previous nominees like Olivia Rodrigo, who also transitioned from a screen-based career to Grammy success.

The ceremony will be held at Los Angeles's Crypto.com Arena, a venue synonymous with landmark cultural events as the home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers. "It's such an honor to be recognized—not just as a new artist, but as an artist at all—by the Recording Academy," Rae reflected. This nomination represents a pivotal validation of her transition from social media influencer to serious musical contender, a journey she admits was filled with internal doubt. Anderfjärd attributes their creative triumph to a simple principle: shared taste and a mutual drive to make music they genuinely loved. The accolade underscores that Rae’s artistic statement, finalized with that defining closing track, has resonated far beyond expectations.