Sit Still, Look Pretty (album)
Sit Still, Look Pretty is the debut studio album by American singer Daya. It was released on October 7, 2016, through Z Entertainment, Artbeatz, and RED Distribution. All of the songs from her EP, Daya, are included on the album.[2][3][4][5]
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| Released | October 7, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16[1] | |||
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| Length | 47:54 | |||
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Singles
"Hide Away" was released as the lead single from the album 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 album on September 4, 2015.[8] It has since peaked at number 28 on the Hot 100, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[7]
"Words" was released to Top 40 radio as the third single from the album on November 15, 2016.[9]
Promotional single
"Cool" was released as the first and only promotional single on September 29, 2016. This song received positive feedback from critics and fans alike.[10]
Critical reception
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Upon release, "Sit Still, Look Pretty" received mixed reviews from critics. Brittany Spanos from Rolling Stone said the album "made her a surprisingly soulful leader of a new kind of bubblegum", but also said it's "not an especially unique album". AllMusic gave the album a positive review and gave it a three and a half star rating.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Dare" |
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| 3:29 |
| 2. | "Legendary" |
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| 3:24 |
| 3. | "I.C.Y.M.I." |
| Jeberg | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Thirsty" |
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| 3:19 |
| 5. | "Love of My Life" |
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| 3:11 |
| 6. | "Hide Away" |
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| 3:12 |
| 7. | "Cool" |
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| 3:34 |
| 8. | "Sit Still, Look Pretty" |
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| 3:22 |
| 9. | "Talk" |
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| 3:01 |
| 10. | "U12" |
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| 3:23 |
| 11. | "Words" |
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| 3:32 |
| 12. | "Back to Me" |
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| 4:01 |
| 13. | "Got the Feeling" |
| Loules | 3:37 |
| 14. | "We Are" |
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| 3:27 |
| Total length: | 47:54 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 15. | "Credit" |
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| 3:36 |
| 16. | "Next Plane Out" |
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| 3:41 |
| 17. | "All Right" |
| 3:29 | |
| Total length: | 58:40 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 40 |
| US Billboard 200[16] | 36 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000 |
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References
- Elias Leight (October 7, 2016). "Daya Talks Debut Album and 'Changing the Game' as an Independent Pop Star - Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- Mervis, Scott (August 30, 2016). "Mt. Lebanon star Daya will release debut album Oct. 7". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Pittsburgh's 17-year-old pop star sets album details". The Beaver County Times. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Daya on Twitter". Twitter. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Mt. Lebanon native Daya's first album coming out in October". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- "Daya - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 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 5, 2016.
- "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- Williott, Carl (September 29, 2016). "Daya Shares 'Cool' Off Debut Album - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- "Review: Daya's 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Squanders Recent Star Turns". Rolling Stone. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- Allmusic review
- Wass, Mike (August 30, 2016). "Daya Shares Tracklist Of 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Target Exclusive) : Target". Target. October 7, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- "Daya Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- "Daya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- "American album certifications – Daya – Sit Still, Look Pretty". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2017. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
