Write down everything you can think of, no matter how stupid it seems. I always write down my thoughts throughout the day. Sometimes good things come out of it, and I’ll find an idea to develop into a song, so my best advice is to try and draw inspiration from everyday things. Daya Read Quote
I have a lot of creative control, so I can decide what I want to wear, what I want my brand to look like, what I want my songs to sound like, so I don’t sound like some fake artist that people can’t relate to. Daya Read Quote
I should be, right now, a normal 17-year-old sitting in class in high school. Instead, I’m recording, and it’s so exciting for me. I can’t imagine anything I’d rather be doing right now. Daya Read Quote
Because of my interest in songwriting, I was invited to visit a friend in L.A. for songwriting sessions with him and his friends. We wrote six songs by the end of the weekend, and ‘Hide Away’ happened to be one of them! Daya Read Quote
I did a show with Tori Kelly, and it was really cool that I got to meet her. She has always been a huge inspiration of mine, and I’m obsessed with her voice, so it was great to get to talk to her about the industry. The best advice she gave me was to just be myself. Daya Read Quote
I had maybe 200 followers when I started. A bunch of radio stations were like, ‘Uhhhhhh, my daughter has more followers than her’. Daya Read Quote
All my friends are usually at festivals… I just have so much adrenaline running, I literally could run a marathon after my shows. Daya Read Quote
I’ve just gained so much confidence in the booth since the ‘Sit Still Look Pretty’ era. I’m working with really talented producers and songwriters who bring out the best in me. Daya Read Quote
