Pop’s rising glitter bomb Dina Renée is back—and this time, she’s not crying in the bathroom, she’s commanding the room. Following the emotionally raw “Ready When I’m Gone,” Dina pivots into full-on phoenix mode with her second single of the year: “Glow Up”, a post-breakup banger that radiates confidence, sass, and sparkly vengeance.
Out now and already making waves, “Glow Up” is an anthem for anyone who’s had to cry it out, shake it off, and then show up to the party looking like the main event. Co-written with Brooke Tomlinson and produced by pop wunderkind AJ Arroyo, the track is a punchy, high-gloss dose of feel-good empowerment. Think Carly Rae Jepsen meets early Britney with a dash of Gen Z glam-healing.
“It’s about finding your sparkle again,” Dina says. “The moment you stop second-guessing your worth, wipe your tears, and start glowing from the inside out. Healing can be glamorous too.”
And let’s be clear: Dina isn’t just healing—she’s headlining. Her sultry, euphonious vocals glide over buoyant beats, flirty synths, and an irresistible hook that practically begs to be lip-synced in front of a mirror (with your ex blocked and your highlight popping). “Glow Up” is the sonic version of getting your nails done and ghosting toxicity in a convertible.
The track is already gaining traction ahead of her release party at LA’s Zero Lounge, where Dina is set to bring her high-energy live show to a crowd of stans, scenesters, and post-heartbreak queens. Whether she’s headlining local venues or racking up millions of streams online, Dina Renée is proof that empowerment pop doesn’t have to whisper—it can strut.
With features in L’Officiel, Swagger Magazine, and The Los Angeles Tribune, plus acting credits on Glee and The Goldbergs, Dina isn’t just making music—she’s building an empire out of heartbreak, glitter, and tenacity.
“Glow Up” is more than a song—it’s a mood, a mantra, and a mirrorball moment.
Press play. Then press send on that “seen and thriving” selfie.
“Glow Up” is like a sparkly slap in the face—in the best way. What was the exact moment post-heartbreak when you knew this wasn’t a sad song, but a strut-your-stuff anthem?
Honestly, the moment that I stopped stalking his Instagram and started contouring again—that was it. I knew this wasn’t going to be a sad song. It was going to be the soundtrack to the part where the movie character walks in late and hotter than ever.
You’ve said “healing can be glamorous.” We love that. What does that actually look like for you—glam in the middle of grief?
To me, it means letting yourself feel everything, but not forgetting who you are. I’ll journal in a sequin pink robe if I need to.
There’s a distinct shift from “Ready When I’m Gone” to “Glow Up”—emotionally and sonically. Was that intentional? Did you need one to make space for the other?
I released ‘Ready When I’m Gone’ first because it was a track that I wrote many years ago about someone I fell for many times when I could not see my worth. It was almost a love letter to myself to convince myself to walk away, and it’s the realization that by the time that they see your worth, you would have moved on – and that’s exactly what happened years later with this person. ‘Glow Up’ was the moment that I chose myself instead. I think you need to grieve before you can glow.
How did your collaboration with Brooke Tomlinson and AJ Arroyo shape the vibe of the track? What was the most “hell yes” moment in the studio?
Brooke and I talked through everything that I’d been through with my breakup—and everything my best friend was going through too. We were both coming out of situations where we felt controlled, isolated from our friends, and just completely lost. I wanted to write something for the girls who’ve been dimmed down, who forgot who they were, and need a reminder: it will be okay. That person never deserved you. Brooke totally got the assignment—she helped turn my chaos into confidence. And, AJ brought this infectious energy that made the whole track pop.
You’ve built this empowering Pop persona, but your vocals still carry vulnerability. How do you balance glitter and grit when you write?
I write like I’m texting my best friend—real, raw, and slightly unhinged. I’ve learned you can still hit a high note while hitting a nerve. Pop doesn’t mean plastic; it can sparkle and scar.
“Glow Up” is such a summer mood—sun, sass, and sparkle. What would the music video dream version of this track look like, budget and gravity not a problem?
Picture this: A Barbie-pink convertible (yes I own one), a glam squad chase scene, dancing on a rooftop in stilettos with a wind machine on max, and every ex watching from a distance thinking, ‘damn.’ Oh, and obviously there’s glitter raining from the sky.
From Glee to The Goldbergs, you’ve got Hollywood roots. How does acting inform the way you perform as a pop star, especially on tracks like this where confidence is the entire point?
Acting taught me how to embody emotion—even if I’m not fully feeling it yet. Some days I’m not 100% confident, but I try to play confident until I believe it.
You’re giving big “main character energy,” but also making space for your listeners to feel seen. Who were your pop icons when you were learning to love yourself out loud?
If it wasn’t for Britney and Mariah, I wouldn’t have wanted to be a singer.
You’re throwing your release party at Zero Lounge in Hollywood. What’s your pre-show ritual when you’re about to step into your sparkle moment?
I like to not talk before I go on stage and to remind myself that this is what I always wanted as a kid, but was too scared to do.
“Glow Up” is clearly the beginning of a new era for you. If this era had a fragrance, a color, and a power pose—what would they be?
Fragrance: pink champagne and vanilla lip gloss.
Color: holographic hot pink.
Power pose: one hand on hip, the other holding a mic—with perfectly winged liner and zero apologies.
