"Barbie Girl" is a song by Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua. It was released in April 1997 by Universal and MCA as the third single from the group's debut studio album,Aquarium. The song was written by band members Søren Rasted,Claus Norreen,RenéDif,and Lene Nystrøm,and was produced by the former two alongside Johnny Jam and Delgado. It was written after Rasted saw an exhibit on kitsch culture in Denmark that featured Barbie dolls. The accompanying music video was directed by Danish directors Peder Pedersen and Peter Stenbæk.
Amanda Ava Koci,known professionally as Ava Max,is an American singer and songwriter. She signed with Atlantic Records in 2016,through which she released her breakthrough single,"Sweet but Psycho",in August 2018. The song peaked at number one in 22 countries and reached number two and number 10 on the Australian ARIA Charts and US Billboard Hot 100,respectively.
"Sweet but Psycho" is the debut single by American singer Ava Max,released on August 17,2018,through Atlantic Records. It was later included on her debut studio album Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was written by Max,Madison Love,Tix,Cook Classics,and the producer Cirkut. "Sweet but Psycho" is a pop,dance-pop,electropop,and synth-pop song with lyrics about the perception of a young woman. The song's title was inspired by frequent interactions between Max and her parents. It received mixed to positive reviews from music critics,who praised its upbeat sound and catchy chorus,but criticized its formulaic production.
American singer Ava Max has released two studio albums,one extended play,28 singles,15 promotional singles and 24 music videos,as well as 4 visualizer music videos. In 2008,Max released an independent extended play on her Myspace profile titled Amanda Kay. She released "Take Away the Pain" under the stage name Ava in 2013,which was later produced by the Canadian duo Project 46 in 2015.
"Torn" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on August 19,2019,through Atlantic Records as the third single from her debut studio album,Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was written by Max,Madison Love,James Lavigne,Thomas Eriksen,Sam Martin,and the producer Cirkut. It is a dance and pop song with lyrics describing the internal struggle between wanting to stay and leave in a relationship. "Torn" charted in the top 10 in Poland,the Netherlands,Slovakia,and Slovenia. The song was certified double platinum in Poland and was certified gold in five countries.
"Salt" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on December 12,2019,through Atlantic Records as the fourth single from her debut studio album,Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was initially released on YouTube and SoundCloud in 2018,before being re-released on streaming services. It was written by Max,Autumn Rowe,Madison Love,Nicole Morier,and the producer Cirkut. The dance-pop song is regarded as a "fan-favorite" by several publications,who praised the upbeat production. "Salt" peaked at number one in Poland,and charted in the top 10 in Austria,CIS,Finland,Germany,Norway,Russia,Ukraine,and Switzerland. The song received a quadruple platinum certification in Poland and Norway,and was certified platinum in four countries.
"Kings &Queens" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on March 12,2020,through Atlantic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album,Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was written by Ava Max,Brett McLaughlin,Desmond Child,Hillary Bernstein,Jakke Erixson,Madison Love,Mimoza Blinsson,and producers Cirkut and RedOne. It is a power pop song that consists of an electric guitar with synthesizers,incorporating the message of women's empowerment.
"Who's Laughing Now" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on July 30,2020,through Atlantic Records as the sixth single from her debut studio album,Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was written by Max,Madison Love,Måns Wredenberg,Noonie Bao,and producers Cirkut and Lotus IV. It is a dance-pop song with lyrics about a girl being gaslighted,and continues from Max's 2018 song "Sweet but Psycho". "Who's Laughing Now" reached number one in Poland,and charted in the top ten in eight countries. An accompanying music video was directed by Isaac Rentz and depicts Max seeking revenge on her boss and cheating boyfriend.
Heaven &Hell is the debut studio album by American singer Ava Max. It was released by Atlantic Records on September 18,2020. Max recorded the album from December 2018 to March 2020,where she collaborated with composers including Cirkut,RedOne,Charlie Puth,and Bonnie McKee. Musically,Heaven &Hell is a pop,dance-pop,and electropop record split into two sides;the former contains anthemic sounds,while the latter incorporates darker melodies.
"OMG What's Happening" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on September 3,2020,through Atlantic Records,as the seventh single from her debut studio album,Heaven &Hell (2020). The disco-funk and disco-pop song was written by Max,Roland Spreckley,Henri Antero Salonen,Sorana Păcurar,Cirkut and Jason Gill,and produced by the latter two writers alongside Hank Solo. A music video was released on October 29,2020,which was directed by American music video director Hannah Lux Davis. It depicts Max racing against other drivers in muscle cars.
"Christmas Without You" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on October 15,2020,through Atlantic Records. It was written by Max,Jesse Aicher,Sam Martin,and producers Gian Stone and Cirkut. A Christmas pop song,it contains a piano,jingle bell and bassline,alongside Max's melisma and whistle register vocals. "Christmas Without You" received generally favorable reviews from music critics,who praised the Christmas sound. The song peaked at number 28 on both the US Adult Contemporary chart and in Germany. A music video was released in 2022,which depicts Max in front of a winter-themed background.
"My Head &My Heart" is a song by American singer Ava Max,released on November 19,2020 through Atlantic Records as the eighth and final single from Max's debut studio album Heaven &Hell (2020). The song was included on the digital re-release version of the album. The dance and pop anthem was written by Max,Madison Love,Aleksey Potekhin,Sergey Zhukov,Tia Scola,Earwulf,and Cirkut,with production handled by the latter two producers and Jonas Blue.
"The Motto" is a song by Dutch disc jockey Tiësto and American singer and songwriter Ava Max from the former's seventh studio album,Drive (2023). The song was written by the artists,Claudia Valentina,Pablo Bowman,Sarah Blanchard,and Lostboy,who produced it with the DJ. It was released as the third single from the album for digital download and streaming in various countries by Atlantic and Musical Freedom on 4 November 2021. "The Motto" is a fusion of dance,EDM,and pop,showcasing empowering lyrics that emphasize "doing you,having a good time and letting the world know". Upon its release,the release of the song was well received by music critics,who praised the music and production of the song,the collaborative effort between the artists,and the vocal delivery of Max. At the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards,the song received a nomination in the category for the Best Collaboration.
"Maybe You're the Problem" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max from her second studio album,Diamonds &Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max,Abraham Dertner,Cirkut,Jonas Jeberg,Marcus Lomax and Sean Douglas,and produced by Cirkut,Dertner and Jeberg. It was released as the lead single from the album for digital download and streaming by Atlantic in various countries on April 28,2022. Blending dance,dance-pop,dance-rock,pop and synth-pop music,the song depicts Max's ex as a toxic individual unwilling to accept any form of commitment placing blame on others while absolving himself. Upon release,it garnered a positive reception from music critics for its music,lyrics and Max's vocal rendition,with various critics highlighting it as a standout on the album.
"Million Dollar Baby" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max from her second studio album,Diamonds &Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max,Jessica Agombar,Cirkut,Lostboy,Michael Pollack,Casey Smith,David Stewart and Diane Warren,and produced by Cirkut,Lostboy and Stewart. It was released as the second single from the album for digital download and streaming by Atlantic in various countries on September 1,2022. Drawing inspirations from the 1990s,2000s and 2010s,the upbeat eurodance and pop song interpolates LeAnn Rimes' song "Can't Fight the Moonlight" (2000). Titled in reference to Million Dollar Baby (2004),it delivers a message of empowerment that acts as a personal affirmation of Max's self-worth. Upon release,it received a positive reception from music critics for its music,lyrics and Max's vocal rendition as well as its adept use of the interpolation.
"Ghost" is a song by American singer Ava Max from her second studio album,Diamonds &Dancefloors. The song was written by Max,MNEK and its producer Cirkut. It was released through Atlantic Records as the sixth and final single from the album on March 16,2023. The song received positive reviews from critics,with critics highlighting it a standout on the album,with much praise going towards the house production and Max's vocal performance. A remix by Merk &Kremont was released on May 12,2023.
"Dancing's Done" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max from her second studio album,Diamonds &Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max,Burns,Pablo Bowman,Cirkut,Lostboy and Sean Douglas,and produced by Burns and Lostboy. It was released as the fourth single from the album for digital download and streaming by Atlantic in various countries on December 20,2022. A dark-inspired 1980s dance-pop,disco and eurodance song,the song navigates through the theme of seeking a connection with an individual desiring shared moments.
"Dance the Night" is a song by English and Albanian singer Dua Lipa from the soundtrack to the 2023 fantasy comedy film Barbie. Lipa wrote it with songwriter Caroline Ailin and its producers Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson,with the Picard Brothers also contributing to production. Atlantic and Warner Records released it as the soundtrack's lead single on 25 May 2023. A disco,disco-pop,pop,and synth-pop song,"Dance the Night" was inspired by a dance sequence in the film and is about always appearing perfect externally.
Barbie the Album is the soundtrack album for the 2023 film Barbie,directed by Greta Gerwig. It was released by Atlantic Records on July 21,2023,the same day as the film's North American theatrical release. The album was produced by Mark Ronson,Kevin Weaver,and Brandon Davis. It was met with generally favorable reviews from critics.
"What Was I Made For?" is a ballad by American singer Billie Eilish. It was released through Atlantic,Darkroom,and Interscope Records on July 13,2023,as the fifth single from the soundtrack to the 2023 fantasy comedy film Barbie. "What Was I Made For?" was commercially successful worldwide and reached number-one in Australia,Ireland,Malaysia,Switzerland,and the United Kingdom,as well as peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
