Daya_(EP)
Daya (EP)
2015 EP by Daya
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]
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| Released | September 4, 2015 (2015-09-04) | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 20:42 | |||
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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]
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]
"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]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thirsty" |
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| 3:23 |
| 2. | "Legendary" |
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| 3:24 |
| 3. | "U12" |
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| 3:23 |
| 4. | "Sit Still, Look Pretty" |
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| 3:20 |
| 5. | "Hide Away" |
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| 3:12 |
| 6. | "Back to Me" |
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| 4:00 |
| Total length: | 20:42 | |||
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies a vocal producer.
- "U12" is a stylization of "You Want To".
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- "Daya – EP by Daya on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- Lipshutz, Jason (September 3, 2015). "Daya EP Premiere: Stream 'Hide Away' Singer's Debut Release – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "DAYA – DAYA : Target". Target. October 30, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- 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.
- Collar, Matt. "Daya – Daya – Songs, Reviews, Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com – YouTube". April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016 – via YouTube.
- "Daya – Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "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.
- "Daya Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Daya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Daya Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2016.