Tate McRae undoubtedly had a remarkable year. Bringing back the Y2K pop aesthetic mixed with her own style, Tate has established herself this year not only as a singer but also as one of the main acts that have had more success in 2025. From a world tour to movie soundtracks to even a Grammy nomination, the singer’s future is bright. And how could it not be? We are talking about an actually talented weapon who dances, writes, sings, and performs like no other. Here at the Honey Pop, we followed Tate’s journey all year long. Because of that, we did our research and selected our favorite moments from Tate this year. Welcome to Tate McRae 2025 Music Rewind; be sure to ‘just keep watching!’
Starting the Year With ‘Sports Car‘
On January 24, Tate released the third single from her album So Close To What. After hearing ‘Two Hands’ in 2024, we knew that she had pop perfection up her sleeve with her new album. Of course, we were right, because with ‘Sports Car,’ Tate presented herself once again as her alter ego Tatiana, and our jaws were on the floor. The pop song has a second meaning that only Tatiana could pull off. Also, if you mix ‘Two Hands’ and ‘Sports Car,’ Tate was setting the tone of the album, and if the singles were good, we weren’t ready for the whole project.
So Close To What Got Us Dancing Like We Can’t Be Bothered!
We didn’t have to wait long to hear the album. On February 12, Tate released the track list with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The album tracks included songs like ‘bloodonmyhands’ with Flo Milli, ‘Greenlight,’ and the pop ballad ‘Nostalgia.’ On February 21, So Close To What was finally released! Moreover, ‘Revolving Door’ became another single of the album and even had a music video. In this, we see Tate in a white room with 15 doors, each representing a track on the record.
And if February was a great month for Tate, March is for the history books. On March 1, Tate was a musical guest on SNL. In this, she performed ‘Dear God’ and ‘Sports Car.’ On March 2, Tate got her first-ever #1 on Billboard 200! What a way to begin a month. Later in March, the singer performed at various festivals in Latin America, making her debut in that region. The performances were stunning, and we are sure she now has a strong fan base there.
Miss Possessive World Tour!
We got a little taste of what the tour was going to be in March with the festival run. However, we were left speechless by the production and the new stuff the tour had. Let us get this straight: if this is your first time hearing Tate’s name, she not only sings, she puts on a full-on performance that has given her an incredible and well-earned amount of success.
We Told You To Just Keep Watching!
Also in May, Tate released ‘Just Keep Watching,’ a song featured in the F1: The Movie soundtrack. The song became a hit, and everyone was talking about it since Tate’s voice and the dance-pop production were amazing. The music video features Tate doing F1 driver training, with her own touch as she dances. This track became #1 at US radio, becoming one of Tate’s most popular songs. The single also gave Tate awards and recognition that she absolutely deserved. For instance, in September, she won two MTV VMAs! One for Song Of The Summer and the other for Best Editing, both for the F1 song.
Does Tate McRae Sleep? We Don’t Think So
And if September couldn’t get any better, Tate got back in the studio for a brand-new song. ‘TIT FOR THAT’ was released on September 29, bringing the pop perfection that we love from her. Only a day later, Tate announced that she was on the cover of TIME magazine in their edition of the Most Influential Rising Stars. We are sure that having her as the cover was an amazing choice. Her ability to reinvent herself and create a career from the ground up is only two of the many amazing things she is praised for today. If someone has a bright future, it’s Tate!
Ending the Year With More Success!
To end the year on a high note, Tate released the deluxe version of So Close To What on November 21. This time, the album features new songs like ‘TRYING ON SHOES’ and new classics like ‘Just Keep Watching.’ Also, this month, Tate got a nomination for a Grammy Award in the category of Dance Pop Recording for this last song. If Tate wins, and we really hope she does, it would give her her first-ever Grammy Award.
Tate McRae has established a career that will only bring her more success in this new year. We believe that her identity and essence make her the great artist she is today, and 2025 was only a little taste of everything she can achieve. We hope that next year brings Tate and her fans many moments that will be part of her 2025 rewind!
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