Daya (EP)
Daya | ||||
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EP by Daya | ||||
Released | September 4, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
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Length | 20:42 | |||
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Singles from Daya | ||||
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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
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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".
Charts
Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
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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. |
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United States | September 3, 2015 | Streaming | [2] | |
September 4, 2015 | Digital download | [1] | ||
October 30, 2015 | CD | [3] | ||
References
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 2 "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". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- 1 2 "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" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "[EP&cat=a Danishcharts.com – Daya – Daya [EP]"]. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "[EP&cat=a Swedishcharts.com – Daya – Daya [EP]"]. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Daya. Retrieved September 1, 2016.