Spot a Fake
"Spot a Fake" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ava Max. It was released on September 20, 2024, through Atlantic Records.
Background and release
On July 2, 2024, Max posted a snippet of an early demo of "Spot a Fake" on her social media.On September 13, she announced the single's release date along with a new snippet, followed by the reveal of the single's cover art, which pays homage to the 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom three days later. Max stated the song and video tell a "story of betrayal and broken girl code" that were "inspired by moments that shook her inner circle".
In a promotional teaser video, it depicts a friend raising a knife behind Max's back, which fans speculate represented her former collaborator Madison Love. It was released for digital download and streaming on September 20. It was written by Max, LØLØ, Salem Ilese, and its producer Grand Boutin.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.- Amanda Ava Koci – vocals, songwriting
- Grant Boutin – songwriting, production
- Lauren Mandel – songwriting
- Salem Ilese – songwriting
- Kyle Buckley - production
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Tom Norris – mixing engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Year-end charts
| Chart | Position |
| Belarus Airplay | 88 |
| CIS Airplay | 100 |
| Hungary | 64 |
| Kazakhstan Airplay | 128 |