"Ghost" is a song by American singer-songwriter 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.
Background and composition On December 30, 2022, Max teased a visualizer for the song through TikTok; the full visualizer was then released on YouTube on March 16, 2023. It was written by Max, MNEK and its producer Cirkut. In an interview with Travis Mills, Max revealed that the three wrote the song in approximately 30 minutes in a Zoom meeting.
"Ghost" is a synth-pop song with elements of house music from the 90s.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Amanda Ava Koci – vocals, songwriting Henry Walter – songwriting, production, programming Uzoechi Emenike – songwriting Chris Gehringer – mastering Serban Ghenea – mixer Bryce Bordone – mix engineer assistant
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (2023) PeakpositionFinland Airplay (Suomen virallinen lista) 6Guatemala Anglo (Monitor Latino) 30New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 27Nicaragua Anglo (Monitor Latino) 7Panama Anglo (Monitor Latino) 13Russia Airplay (TopHit)100Venezuela Anglo (Monitor Latino) 7
Year-end charts + Chart (2023) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 68
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