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Daya is an American musician known for her unique and soulful voice. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1998. Her real name is Grace Martine Tandon and she is of Indian, German and Irish descent. Daya started playing the piano when she was just three years old and later picked up the guitar.
Career
Daya’s big break came in 2015 when she was featured on The Chainsmokers hit single “Don’t Let Me Down”. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy award for Best Dance Recording.
Following the success of “Don’t Let Me Down”, Daya released her debut EP, “Daya”, in September 2015. The EP included the hit single “Hide Away”, which peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2016, she released her debut studio album, “Sit Still, Look Pretty”, which featured the hit single and title track “Sit Still, Look Pretty”. The album peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Daya’s music has been described as pop, electropop, and dance-pop. She often writes and co-produces her own music.
Discography
| Album Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Daya | 2015 |
| Sit Still, Look Pretty | 2016 |
Reputation
Daya is known for her powerful and unique voice, as well as her ability to write and produce her own music. She has won several awards, including a Grammy award for Best Dance Recording for “Don’t Let Me Down”. Her music has been praised for its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
Social Media
Daya can be contacted on the following social media platforms:
Personal Life
Daya is currently single and focuses on her music career. She attended the Mount Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later went on to study at the University of Michigan. She drives a BMW car and owns a house in Los Angeles, California.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Daya’s net worth is estimated to be:
| Currency | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| US Dollar | $4 million |
| Naira | 1.64 billion NGN |
| Canadian Dollar | $5.2 million CAD |
| Ghana Cedi | 23.4 million GHS |
| Kenya Shilling | 435 million KES |
| South Africa Rand | 58.4 million ZAR |
| Uganda Shilling | 15.2 billion UGX |
| India Rupee | 291 crore INR |
Awards and Nominations
Daya has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. Here are a few of her nominations and wins:
- Nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Collaboration for “Don’t Let Me Down” (2016)
- Nominated for an iHeartRadio Music award for Best New Pop Artist (2016)
- Won a Grammy award for Best Dance Recording for “Don’t Let Me Down” (2017)
- Nominated for a Billboard Music award for Top Dance/Electronic Song for “Don’t Let Me Down” (2017)
Overall, Daya has had a successful career in the music industry, earning awards and critical acclaim for her unique voice and catchy pop melodies. She continues to write and perform music to this day, and is sure to release more hit songs in the future.