Daya (EP)

Daya
EP by
Daya
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2015 (2015-09-04)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length20:42
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, through 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

No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Thirsty"
  • Gino Barletta
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:23
2."Legendary"
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Kara Rantovich
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:24
3."U12"
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:23
4."Sit Still, Look Pretty"
  • Newbill
  • Mike Campbell
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:20
5."Hide Away"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:12
6."Back to Me"
  • Tandon
  • John Lock
  • Newbill
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Barletta
  • Jamie P. Velez
  • Barletta[a]
4:00
Total length:20:42
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies a vocal producer.
  • "U12" is a stylization of "You Want To".

Charts

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. ^ a b "Daya – EP by Daya on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Lipshutz, Jason (September 3, 2015). "Daya EP Premiere: Stream 'Hide Away' Singer's Debut Release – Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 30, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  5. ^ Collar, Matt. "Daya – Daya – Songs, Reviews, Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com – YouTube". April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ a b "Daya – Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. 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 (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  10. ^ [EP&cat=a "Danishcharts.dk – 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)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  13. ^ "Daya Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  14. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2016.