Daya (EP)

Daya
EP by Daya
Released September 4, 2015 (2015-09-04)
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 20:42
Label
Producer
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Gino Barletta
  • Jamie P. Velez
  • Gino Barletta (exec.)
  • Steven Zap (exec.)
Daya chronology
Daya
(2015)		 Sit Still, Look Pretty
(2016)
Singles from Daya
  1. "Hide Away"
    Released: April 22, 2015
  2. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
    Released: March 29, 2016

Daya is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer Daya. It was released on September 4, 2015, by Artbeatz, Z Entertainment, and RED Distribution.[1] The EP was made available to stream one day before its release on Billboard.[2] A physical version of the EP was released exclusively to Target on October 30, 2015.[3] All of the songs featured on the EP appeared on Daya's debut studio album, Sit Still, Look Pretty (2016).[4]

Background

In an interview with Billboard's Jason Lipshutz, Daya said about the EP "Each song on this EP has a piece of my heart, and I really hope that my fans can find pieces of themselves in it, too."[2]

Critical reception

Matt Collar of AllMusic stated "The debut EP from Grace Tandon a.k.a. Daya showcases the Pittsburgh native's bright, soulful vocals and electronic-tinged sound. Though only 16 years old at the time of the EP's release, Daya commands the mike with a highly resonant vocal style that fits nicely next to more established R&B artists like Beyoncé, as well as similarly inclined contemporaries like Lorde. Working with producer and songwriter Gino Barletta, Daya delivers a handful of empowering, passionate anthems that also work well on the dancefloor."[5] Billboard's Jason Lipshutz said "[Daya] displays the young artist’s musicianship and knack for straightforward, emotionally revealing lyrics."[2]

Singles

"Hide Away" was released as the lead single from the EP on April 22, 2015.[6] Since its release, it has peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" was released to Top 40 radio as the second single from the EP on March 29, 2016.[8] It has since peaked at number 28 on the Hot 100, and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.[7]

Track listing

Standard edition[1]
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Thirsty"  
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
 3:23
2. "Legendary"  
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
 3:24
3. "U12"  
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
 3:23
4. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"  
  • Barletta
  • Newbill
  • Mike Campbell
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
 3:20
5. "Hide Away"  
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
 3:12
6. "Back to Me"  
  • Barletta
  • Jamie P. Velez
  • Barletta[a]
 4:00
Total length:
 20:42
Notes

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] 99
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[10] 36
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[11] 33
US Billboard 200[12] 61
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[13] 14

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 3, 2015 Streaming [2]
September 4, 2015 Digital download [1]
October 30, 2015 CD [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Daya - EP by Daya on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lipshutz, Jason (September 3, 2015). "Daya EP Premiere: Stream 'Hide Away' Singer's Debut Release - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "DAYA - DAYA : Target". Target. October 30, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Goodman, Jessica (August 31, 2016). "Daya: Sit Still Look Pretty album is 'my debut to the world' - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  5. ↑ Collar, Matt. "Daya - Daya - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Daya - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  10. ↑ "[EP&cat=a Danishcharts.com – Daya – Daya [EP]"]. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ "[EP&cat=a Swedishcharts.com – Daya – Daya [EP]"]. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
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