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Sit Still, Look Pretty
Studio album by
Daya
ReleasedOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)
Recorded2015–16[1]
Genre
Length47:54
Label
Producer
Daya chronology
Daya
(2015) 		Sit Still, Look Pretty
(2016)
Singles from Sit Still, Look Pretty
  1. "Hide Away"
    Released: April 22, 2015
  2. "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
    Released: March 29, 2016
  3. "Words"
    Released: November 15, 2016

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]

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 March 29, 2016.[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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[11]
AllMusic[12]

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

Standard edition[13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dare"
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
  • Barletta
3:29
2."Legendary"
3:24
3."I.C.Y.M.I."
Jeberg3:22
4."Thirsty"
3:19
5."Love of My Life"
  • Barletta
  • Chloe Angelides
  • McLaughlin
  • Michael Fonseca
  • Shane van Luntern
  • Teal Douville
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:11
6."Hide Away"
3:12
7."Cool"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:34
8."Sit Still, Look Pretty"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • Mike Campbell
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:22
9."Talk"
  • Barletta
  • Douville
  • Fonseca
  • Newbill
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:01
10."U12"
  • Barletta
  • Bruzenak
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Barletta
3:23
11."Words"
  • Jeberg
3:32
12."Back to Me"
  • Tandon
  • Barletta
  • John Lock
  • McLaughlin
  • Newbill
  • Jaime P. Velez
  • Barletta
  • Velez
4:01
13."Got the Feeling"
Loules3:37
14."We Are"
  • Barletta
  • Tandon
  • Bruzenak
  • Newbill
  • Bruzenak
  • Jeberg
3:27
Total length:47:54
Target bonus tracks[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Credit"
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Bruzenak
  • Tandon
  • Newbill
  • Douville
3:36
16."Next Plane Out"
  • Barletta
  • McLaughlin
  • Bruzenak
  • Tandon
  • Bruzenak
3:41
17."All Right" 
  • Douville
  • Omega
3:29
Total length:58:40

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 40
US Billboard 200[16] 36

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17] Gold 500,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Mervis, Scott (August 30, 2016). "Mt. Lebanon star Daya will release debut album Oct. 7". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh's 17-year-old pop star sets album details". The Beaver County Times. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. ^ "Daya on Twitter". Twitter. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  5. ^ "Mt. Lebanon native Daya's first album coming out in October". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  6. ^ "Daya's 'Hide Away' on iTunes! www.theofficialdaya.com - YouTube". YouTube. April 22, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Daya - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 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 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Williott, Carl (September 29, 2016). "Daya Shares 'Cool' Off Debut Album - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  11. ^ "Review: Daya's 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Squanders Recent Star Turns". Rolling Stone. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  12. ^ Allmusic review
  13. ^ Wass, Mike (August 30, 2016). "Daya Shares Tracklist Of 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  14. ^ "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Target Exclusive) : Target". Target. October 7, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  15. ^ "Daya Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  16. ^ "Daya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  17. ^ "American album certifications – Daya – Sit Still, Look Pretty". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
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