Daya (EP)

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]

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

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
  • Kara Rantovich
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:24
3."U12"
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:23
4."Sit Still, Look Pretty"
  • Barletta
  • Newbill
  • Mike Campbell
  • Bruzenak
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:20
5."Hide Away"
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta[a]
3:12
6."Back to Me"
  • Tandon
  • Barletta
  • John Lock
  • Newbill
  • 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. "Daya – EP by Daya on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. Lipshutz, Jason (September 3, 2015). "Daya EP Premiere: Stream 'Hide Away' Singer's Debut Release – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. "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". April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016 – via YouTube.
  7. "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 (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. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
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