Although Amanda Ava Koci was born in the United States to Albanian parents, she describes herself as ‘100% Albanian’. An ambitious kid, she competed in multiple singing competitions before entering high school. But it wasn’t until she met producer Cirkut, that her career really took off.

Less than a year ago (mid-August 2018), Max released her third, Cirkut-produced single Sweet But Psycho. It became her global breakthrough hit, reaching number 1 in over 26 countries.

Not taking any chances, the singer and songwriter just put out a pair of new songs. Freaking Me Out, and Blood, Sweat And Tears. The latter, my favourite, is a mid-tempo track with an irresistible pop hook and an anthemic chorus, where she claims she would die with her love. According to Max, the song is ‘about giving all of yourself to someone you love and sticking by their side no matter what’.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.