Daya (EP)

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Daya
Daya (Official EP Album Cover) by Daya.png
EP by Daya
Released September 4, 2015
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 21:03
Label
Producer
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Gino Barletta
  • Jamie P. Velez
  • Gino Barletta (exec.)
  • Steven Zap (exec.)
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]

Critical reception

Matt Collar of AllMusic stated, "The debut EP from Grace Tandon aka 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 dance floor."[4]

Singles

"Hide Away" was released as the lead single from the EP on April 22, 2015.[5] It has since peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[6]

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" was confirmed by Daya on Twitter as the second single from the EP.[7] It was released to contemporary hit radio on March 29, 2016.[8]

Track listing

Standard edition[1]
No. Title Writer(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]
3:27
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:
21:03
Notes
  • [a] signifies a vocal producer.
  • "U12" is a stylization of "You Want To".

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[9] 36
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 33
US Billboard 200[11] 67

References

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