That year, she also joined rapper Witt Lowry on his track 'Into Your Arms' and David Guetta on 'Let It Be Me' from his album 7. The next year, she showcased her Sia-esque vocals with debut solo single 'My Way' (Atlantic) before following with 'Slippin' and 'Not Your Barbie Girl,' which interpolated Aqua's '90s classic. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time, she joined local disco revival producer Le Youth on his bright dance track 'Clap Your Hands,' which became a summer hit in 2017. She started singing at a young age and was already active in singing competitions by the time she reached high school. In 2020, she issued her debut full-length, Heaven & Hell.Д«orn Amanda Ava Koci in Wisconsin, she was raised by Albanian immigrant parents in Virginia. Emerging in the late 2010s, she appeared on collaborations with Le Youth, Witt Lowry, and David Guetta while also releasing her own singles, including her breakthrough smash hit 'Sweet But Psycho,' which topped the charts in almost two dozen countries.

Channeling the imaginations and aesthetics of forebears like Sia and Lady Gaga, Albanian-American pop singer/songwriter Ava Max delivers empowering, dance-friendly anthems similar to contemporaries such as Bebe Rexha, Sigrid, and Dua Lipa.

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