Tate McRae is gearing up to amplify her breakout year with an expanded edition of her blockbuster album So Close to What. The deluxe version, titled So Close to What???, lands this Friday and brings with it a quartet of new tracks along with her chart‑smashing single “Tit for Tat.”
The original album made waves when it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in February, racking up 177,000 album‑equivalent units. That achievement cemented McRae’s arrival as a full‑blown pop force. Now, she’s extending that momentum with four previously unreleased songs: “Trying on Shoes,” “Anything But Love,” “Nobody’s Girl,” and “Horseshoe.” None feature guest artists — McRae is holding the stage solo.
This deluxe rollout follows a landmark year for McRae. She earned her first Grammy nomination in the Best Dance Pop Recording category for “Just Keep Watching,” which appeared on the F1 soundtrack. She also concluded her 81‑city Miss Possessive global tour in November, showcasing her strength as a live performer and the demand for her music worldwide.
By adding fresh tracks to the deluxe version, McRae not only rewards her dedicated fanbase but also positions the album for a later‑cycle resurgence. The new songs offer additional narrative threads and creative angles for McRae to explore as she continues her pop evolution.
With So Close to What already a platinum‑level release, the deluxe version stands as both a celebration of the year she’s had and a launch pad for what’s next. McRae has shown that she can blend dance‑pop discipline with emotional vulnerability; the new songs may deepen that mix. As the Friday release approaches, pop audiences should expect both continuity and surprise from one of the genre’s fastest‑rising stars.