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Ava Max

Ava Max, born Amanda Ava Koci, is an Albanian-American pop singer known for her empowering anthems and signature "Max Cut." She rose to fame with the 2018 hit “Sweet but Psycho,” followed by her debut album Heaven & Hell (2020) and Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023). With chart-topping singles and a bold pop sound, Ava Max continues to make waves with tracks like "My Oh My" and her upcoming "Spot A Fak

Ava Max in puffy black dress, nude make up, signature blond asymmetric "Ava Cut", neutral background
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Full Name: Amanda Ava Koci

Born: February 16, 1994

Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Record Label: Atlantic Records

Kọpọlọpọ Fun: Hit singles “Sweet but Psycho,”, “Kings & Queens,”, “My Head & My Heart”

Early Life and Background

Ava Max, born Amanda Ava Koci, comes from a family with Albanian roots. Her parents are immigrants from Albania, who escaped the country’s communist regime in the early 1990s and eventually settled in the United States. Ava has often discussed how her parents' difficult journey and sacrifices shaped her resilient and determined spirit. Raised in Virginia after her family moved from Milwaukee, she grew up surrounded by music and began singing at a very young age. She has cited her mother, who is an opera singer, as one of her earliest musical influences.

Ava Max started performing publicly as early as 10 years old and quickly realized she wanted a career in music. In her early teens, she and her mother moved to Los Angeles to pursue her musical dreams, but it wasn’t an easy road. She faced numerous rejections and struggles to find her voice and style in the competitive L.A. music scene.

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Career Beginnings

Ava Max ká akọkọ ọdun ni ile-iṣẹ music ti wa ni ipele pẹlu awọn igbeyewo ati awọn iyipada. O ti ṣiṣẹ pẹlu awọn ọpọlọpọ awọn olupese ati ki o gbọdọ awọn songs labẹ awọn orisirisi awọn apọju ṣaaju ki o si lẹhinna gba awọn orukọ "Ava Max." Awọn akọkọ pataki akọkọ rẹ ni 2016 nigbati o ti gba awọn atilẹyin ti awọn ile-iṣẹ Canadian Cirkut (Henry Walter), ti a mọ nipa ṣiṣẹ pẹlu awọn aworan bi The Weeknd and Katy Perry. Cirkut ti mọ awọn agbara ti Ava ati ki o ṣe iranlọwọ rẹ lati ṣẹda ohun ti o ba tẹsiwaju ifowosowopo rẹ. Pẹlu wọn bẹrẹ ṣiṣẹ lori eyi ti yoo jẹ album rẹ.

Breakthrough with "Sweet but Psycho"

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Awọn ifijiṣẹ ti “Sweet but Psycho” gbọdọ Ava si iroyin agbaye, ti o gba awọn ifihan rẹ si awọn ikoonu pop bi Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Awọn oniwe-aṣiṣe gbọdọ awọn iwe-aṣẹ rẹ ti o dara julọ ati awọn agbara rẹ lati ṣẹda awọn iwe-aṣiṣe pop ti o dara julọ. Awọn iwe-aṣiṣi ti o ba ti wa ni ọpọlọpọ platinum ni ọpọlọpọ awọn orilẹ-ede, pẹlu awọn USA (2x Platinum), Australia, ati UK.

Key Achievements for “Sweet but Psycho”

  • Certifications: Multi-Platinum in several countries, including 2x Platinum in the U.S.
  • Chart Positions: No. 1 in over 20 countries, including the UK and Germany.
  • YouTube Views: Over 1.1 billion views as of 2024.
  • Spotify Streams: Over 1 billion streams.

Debut Album: Heaven & Hell (2020)

Ava Max fi ọrọìwòye rẹ, Heaven & Hell, on September 18, 2020. Awọn album ti wa ni aṣa ni meji iwọn: “Heaven” ati “Hell,” ti o tẹsiwaju awọn ẹya ara ẹni ati awọn iṣoro, gẹgẹbi empowerment ati vulnerability. Heaven & Hell bi daradara nipasẹ awọn oniwe-tita ati awọn iroyin ti owo bi daradara, gbọdọ fun awọn oniwe-aṣiṣe ati dance-pop sound. O tun bẹrẹ diẹ ninu awọn singles.

Notable Tracks:

  1. "Kings & Queens" <pfseg id="0">– Ṣiṣe bi a singer ni Oṣu Kẹsan 2020, “Kings & Queens” ti wa ni kan siwaju sii si Ava Max. O fere awọn awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo, pẹlu awọn awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo awujo.
  2. "Who's Laughing Now" – Ati ọpọlọpọ awọn singles lati awọn album eyi ti o tọju awọn iṣoro ati ki o mu lori awọn detractors.
  3. "My Head & My Heart" – A reissue of Heaven & Hell included this track, which interpolates the dance classic “Around the World” by ATC. It became one of Ava’s most streamed songs, peaking at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning her more global recognition.

Commercial Performance:

  • Heaven & Hell debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and charted in multiple countries.
  • Certified Gold in the U.S. and UK, and Platinum in countries such as Norway and Poland.
  • Awọn album ti fi awọn ona rẹ bi a pop artist pẹlu a knack fun crafting anthemic, feel-good tracks pẹlu kan kekere gangan.

Sophomore Album: Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023)

On January 27, 2023, Ava Max returned with her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors. The album continued in the dance-pop and electropop vein of her debut but explored more personal themes, such as heartbreak, love, and resilience. It reflects a more mature Ava Max, both in terms of songwriting and production, as she delves into deeper emotions and life experiences.

Notable Tracks:

  1. "Maybe You’re The Problem" - Awọn singer titun lati awọn album, o iwadi awọn ọna ti awọn iṣoro iṣoro ati ara-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe, a ibi ti o daju ni Ava ká music.
  2. "Dancing’s Done" – Afun, moodier track pẹlu a pulting beat eyi ti o mu lori awọn iwe-aṣẹ ati awọn iṣoro.
  3. "Ghost" - Ọkan ninu awọn iroyin ti o dara julọ lati awọn album, nibẹ Ava gbe nipa awọn ipa ti awọn iṣoro ti awọn iṣoro ti awọn ti o ti kọja.

Commercial Performance:

  • Diamonds & Dancefloors ti a gbọdọ fun awọn oniwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe-iwe.
  • O si lọ si awọn top 10 ni awọn orilẹ-ede bi awọn UK, Ireland, ati Finland ati ki o fi sori ẹrọ Ava ká ipo ni awọn aye pop.

Musical Style and Influences

Ava Max’s music is characterized by its infectious pop melodies, danceable beats, and empowering lyrics. She has been influenced by a variety of artists, most notably Lady Gaga, pẹlu eyi ti o ba fọwọsi fun awọn ti o ti kọja ati awọn ti o ti tẹlẹ. Ava ti a tun fọwọsi si Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, ati Gwen Stefani bi awọn oniwe-iyipada pataki fun awọn oniwe-ọna ati ipa-iwe.

Awọn music ti o gbajumo awọn akọkọ ti agbara, iṣakoso, ati idaduro, ṣugbọn o ko fẹ lati mu lori awọn akọsilẹ ti o dara julọ tabi iṣoro, gẹgẹ bi awọn songs bi “So Am I” ati “EveryTime I Cry.”

In interviews, Ava has emphasized her desire to create music that makes people feel good and empowered, a mission that has remained consistent throughout her career. She also aims to strike a balance between vulnerability and strength, ensuring that her songs resonate on a personal level while still being fun and accessible.

Recent Singles and Third Album

"My Oh My" (April 4, 2024)

Pẹlu April 4, 2024, "My Oh My" jẹ singer titun lati Ava Max ká akọkọ kẹta album. Awọn iwe-aṣẹ disko ti a ṣe nipasẹ Inverness ati ki o tẹsiwaju kan titun ipa ninu awọn oniwe-ọna rẹ. Awọn iwe-aṣẹ ti a gba awọn akọsilẹ fun awọn akọsilẹ rẹ ati awọn fidio music ti o gbọdọ, eyi ti o ti tẹsiwaju Ava ká agbara ga choreography.

Thematically, the song celebrates dancing through heartbreak and embracing life’s highs and lows. Ava has described "My Oh My" as a reflection of her journey and resilience after enduring personal hardships, including two significant breakups. The song became a commercial success, reaching the top 20 in multiple countries and amassing millions of streams.

"Spot A Fake" (September 20, 2024)

Ava Max’s newest single, "Spot A Fake," drops on September 20, 2024.

Awards and Nominations

Ava Max ti a gba ọpọlọpọ awọn ifihan nigba ti ara rẹ nigba ti ara rẹ, ṣiṣepọ rẹ bi a agbaye pop sensation. Diẹ ninu awọn rẹ julọ pataki awon ati awọn ifihan ni:

  • MTV Europe Music Awards: Best Push Act (2019) – Nominated
  • Billboard Music Awards: Top New Artist (2020) – Apejuwe
  • iHeartRadio Music Awards: Ti o dara ju New Pop Artist (2021) – Won
  • Global Awards: Best Pop (2021) – Nominated
  • BMI Pop Awards: Song of the Year for “Sweet but Psycho” (2020) – Won

Discography

Studio Albums:

  1. Heaven & Hell (2020)
  2. Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023)

Selected Singles:

  • “Sweet but Psycho” (2018)
  • “Kings & Queens” (2020)
  • “So Am I” (2019)
  • “Torn” (2019)
  • “My Head & My Heart” (2020)
  • “Maybe You’re The Problem” (2022)
  • “My Oh My” (2024)
  • “Spot A Fake” (2024)
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