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Kill It Queen

"Kill It Queen" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max, released on February 25, 2026, through Artist Partner Group. Marking her first release as an independent artist after departing from her previous record label Atlantic Records, it will serve as the lead single from Max's upcoming fourth studio album. "Kill It Queen" is a pop song with the elements of dance-pop and electropop.

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"Kill It Queen"
Portrait of Max sitting on the chair with crown agaisnt dark backgroud, where the title "KiLL iT QUEEN" is embedded
Single by Ava Max
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2026 (2026-02-25)
GenrePop
Length2:48
LabelArtist Partner
Songwriters
  • Ava Max
  • Arthur Besna
  • Sam Martin
  • Jesse Aicer
  • Jakke Eriksen
  • Tor Eimon
Producers
  • Arthur Besna
  • Jakke Eriksen
  • Tor Eimon
Ava Max singles chronology
"Wet, Hot American Dream"
(2025) 		"Kill It Queen"
(2026) 		"Out of Your Mind"
(2026)
Lyric video
"Kill It Queen" on YouTube

"Kill It Queen" (stylized as "KiLL iT QUEEN") is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max, released on February 25, 2026, through Artist Partner Group. Marking her first release as an independent artist after departing from her previous record label Atlantic Records, it will serve as the lead single from Max's upcoming fourth studio album. "Kill It Queen" is a pop song with the elements of dance-pop and electropop.

Background and development

In 2025, Max released her third studio album, Don't Click Play,1 and it failed to chart on the US Billboard 200 chart.2 In support of the album, she planned the accompanying tour, Don't Click Play Tour; however, she canceled it later, wanting to refine it.3

On February 11, Max suddenly cleared her Instagram page and posted a portrait of Elizabeth II, blowing pink-colored bubble gum against red background, stating: "God save the queen".4 Two days later, she uploaded a teaser of the single, with the caption stating: "So it begins".5 She posted another teaser video of the song with "Popmaxxing" caption on February 18, and that she left her previous record label, Atlantic Records.6 It was revealed that she had signed a record deal with American record label, Artist Partner Group.7 A day before of its release, Max announced a cover artwork, title and release date of "Kill It Queen".89 Serving as the first single from her upcoming fourth studio album,7 it marks her first release since 2026 and first as an independent artist.4

Composition

I'm telling my story my way. I'm doing things differently and it feels good. I feel empowered, reinvigorated, and I think you can hear it in this single. "Kill It Queen" is for anyone who wants to feel unstoppable.

— Ava Max, ABC Audio10

Produced by Arthur Besna and Sam Martin,7 "Kill It Queen" is a pop song, featuring dance-pop elements along with "punchy synths and a glossy electropop backbone".11 Variety magazine described the track as a "self-empowerment anthem in a classic Max mold, a forceful pop tune that leans even harder into the towering sound of past singles".7

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.12

  • Ava Max – lead vocals, songwriter
  • Arthur Bensa – songwriter, producer, recording engineer
  • Jakke Erixson – songwriter, producer
  • Sam Martin – songwriter, producer, background vocals
  • Tor Eimon – songwriter, producer
  • Jesse Aicher – songwriter
  • Mike Caren – A&R manager
  • Roxy Silver – A&R manager
  • Andromaqi Koci – background vocals
  • Haven – background vocals
  • Ohad Nissim – mastering engineer
  • Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mastering engineer

Charts

Release history

List of release dates and formats
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various February 25, 2026
Artist Partner 21
References

References

  1. "Don't Click Play". Tidal. August 22, 2025. Credits. Retrieved August 22, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. "Ava Max - Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 14, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  3. "Ava Max postpones 2025 tour to improve show quality". The Express Tribune. Pakistan: Lakson Group. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. "Ava Max's 'Kill It Queen': Everything You Need to Know About Her New Single". InMusic. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  5. Max, Ava [@avamax]; (February 14, 2026). "So it begins...🗡️". Archived from the original on March 25, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026 – via Instagram.
  6. "Ava Max Confirms Exit From Atlantic Records, Teases 'Kill It Queen'". InMusic. February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  7. Horowitz, Steven J. (February 25, 2026). "Ava Max Returns With New Label Partnership and Sharp Pop Single 'Kill It Queen': 'I Want to Do Everything 10 Times Better' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  8. Mane, Anwaya (February 24, 2026). "Ava Max Serves a Risqué Look in Top & Mini Shorts Ahead of New Release". Mandatory. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  9. Srivastava, Khushali (February 25, 2026). "Ava Max's Micro Shorts & Fishnet Tights Are Incredibly Bold for New Song". AOL. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  10. Dresdale, Andrea (February 26, 2026). "Ava Max kicks off new era with single 'KiLL it QUEEN'". ABC Audio. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  11. "Ava Max Launches Independent Era With "Kill It Queen": Stream Now". InMusic. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  12. "Kill It Queen". Tidal. February 25, 2026. Credits. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  13. "Top Radio Hits Belarus Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  14. "Charts – TopHit – Highway to Airplay". TopHit. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  15. "Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  16. "Top Radio Hits Moldova Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  17. "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  18. "Top Radio Hits Global Monthly Chart: March 2026". TopHit. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  19. "Top Radio Hits Kazakhstan Monthly Chart: May 2026". TopHit. June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  20. "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart: March 2026". TopHit. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  21. "Kill It Queen - Single". Apple Music. February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
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