What Happens Now? Explained

What Happens Now? is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Dasha. It was released on February 16, 2024, through Version III, prior to Dasha's signing with Warner Records in March 2024.^[1] It includes the single, "Austin", which went viral on TikTok^[2] and subsequently became a huge crossover chart success.^[3]

Content

Dasha co-wrote all eight tracks on What Happens Now?.^[4] The production of most of the tracks was handled by either Travis Heidelman or The Gifted, with the exception of "42" (Jack Schrepferman) and "Drown Me" (Steinza).

An expanded deluxe version of the album was issued on September 13, 2024, featuring five additional bonus tracks.^[5]

Charts

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Peak position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6]	48
US Billboard 200[7]	117
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[8]	27

Notes and References

1. News: Dasha Signs With Warner Records . Hollabaugh . Lorie . . March 25, 2024.
2. Hot 100 First-Timers: Dasha Arrives With Breakthrough Viral Hit 'Austin'. Billboard. Zellner. Xander. March 18, 2024. March 19, 2024.
3. 10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Dasha, Yard Act, Ole 60, Charlotte Cardin & More . Zellner . Xander . . March 13, 2024.
4. Web site: What Happens Now? – Dasha. AllMusic. September 2, 2024.
5. Web site: Dasha Slates 'What Happens Now? (Deluxe Version)' For September 13. Alli Patton. August 22, 2024. Holler. September 2, 2024.
6. Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of May 25, 2024 . Billboard. May 21, 2024.
7. Billboard 200: Week of June 22, 2024 . Billboard. June 18, 2024.
8. Billboard 200: Week of May 11, 2024 . Billboard. May 19, 2024.