"HEARD U WANTED AN ENCORE???"
Rhea Raj has fans buzzing with her latest music video, a remix of ‘Haute Couture’ featuring San Diego-born producer and musician Sam Catalano, who performs under the moniker Slush Puppy.
Slush Puppy began creating music from his bedroom during high school, initially releasing mellow, alternative tracks at just seventeen, but he is now eager to show the world his evolution into a versatile and dynamic artist.
Rhea Rajagopalan, professionally known as Rhea Raj, has been making waves in the music industry, winning the 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame award and being named Spotify x Gold House Artist of the Year in 2023.
The original ‘Haute Couture’ collaboration featured Aliyah’s Interlude, known for her viral hit ‘It Girl’ and her trendsetting AliyahCore aesthetic, combining distinct musical styles with Raj’s classically trained vocals in a fresh, unexpected way.
The new remix with Slush Puppy is already igniting the internet, with fans praising the track as “everything,” “literally club-coded,” and questioning whether ‘Haute Couture’ has ever been hotter.
In the accompanying music video, Rhea stuns in a bright pink floral bikini, sporting wet-look hair with a precise middle parting, effortlessly blending high-fashion visuals with her playful pop persona.
Rhea took to Instagram to share her excitement, writing:
“HEARD U WANTED AN ENCORE??? HAUTE COUTURE REMIX WITH MY BESTIE @SLUSHPPY OUT NOW!!!!!
“THANK U FOR BLESSING THIS SONG WITH UR MAGIC @ALIYAHSINTERLUDE U ICON ILYYY.”
She also credited the creative team behind the video, adding:
“DIRECTED/EDITED BY @RAYYYSHAY, CREATIVE BY ME & @CHRISTOPHERAGUIRREE, PRODUCED BY @MISSCHIEF,” highlighting the collaborative energy that made the project possible.
Since her debut album Hunter in 2024, Rhea has continued to assert her place in the music scene, and with this remix, she demonstrates her flair for reinvention and bold, boundary-pushing collaborations.
Fans and critics alike are praising the seamless fusion of Slush Puppy’s dynamic production with Rhea’s vocals, cementing the track as a standout moment for 2025 pop music and Asian representation in the industry.
The remix also shines a light on Rhea’s supportive music family, including her sister Lara from the group KATSEYE, showing that her rise is both a personal and communal triumph in the contemporary music landscape.
With its vibrant visuals, infectious beats and social media buzz, the Haute Couture remix positions Rhea Raj and Slush Puppy as a duo to watch this year, leaving fans eager for their next creative endeavour.
Watch the ‘Haute Couture’ Remix Music Video
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