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OMG What's Happening

Ava Max · 2020

2 min · 1 track · dance-pop

A vibrant mix of pop hooks and dance beats that captures the exuberance of modern pop music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    OMG What’s Happening — The title track showcases Ava Max's signature blend of catchy melodies and anthemic choruses, setting the tone for the entire album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The track showcases solid pop craftsmanship but lacks depth and variety across multiple listens.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat that drives the rhythm throughout its duration.
  • The song employs a bridge that shifts to a quieter dynamic before building back up to the final chorus.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This EP solidified Ava Max's reputation after her hit single 'Sweet but Psycho'.
Themes
dance floor empowerment· pop culture celebration
Career context
Released as Ava Max's debut studio album, OMG What's Happening marked a significant moment following her breakthrough single 'Sweet but Psycho' in 2018. By 2020, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the dance-pop genre, aiming to solidify her artistic identity with this full-length project.
Stylistic neighbors
Dua Lipa· Tove Lo· Charli XCX

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • OMG What’s Happening

    A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from playful curiosity to a more reflective tone about personal growth.

    This transition highlights a deeper emotional layer beneath the upbeat facade, adding complexity to the overall message.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 OMG What’s Happening 2:59

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