La Di Die Explained

La Di Die
Cover:	La Di Die.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Nessa Barrett featuring Jxdn
Genre:	Pop rock^[1] pop-punk^[2]
Length:	3:15
Label:	Warner
Producer:	Leo Mellace Sam Roman Travis Barker
Chronology:	Nessa Barrett
Prev Title:	If U Love Me
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	I'm Dead
Next Year:	2021

"La Di Die" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer-songwriter Nessa Barrett featuring American singer-songwriter Jxdn. It was released on February 19, 2021, via Warner Records. The song was written by Barrett, Jxdn, Lowell, Bülow, Leo Mellace, Sam Roman and Travis Barker, and produced by Mellace, Roman and Barker.^[3]

Background and content

Barrett explained in a press release: "La Di Die' touches on how fame is dramatized and something most people wish for, when in reality, it's a dark and evil place. It was cool working with jxdn, not only is he my friend but a dope artist. He really helped make this song come to life!". Then Jxdn supplemented: "For me, this song represents that sometimes the hardest situation is the one that seems perfect. Don't ever be afraid to let people know you aren't where you wanna be. Set a goal, find a dream and make those reality. Live for others while being yourself; don't live for yourself while being like others".^[4]

Critical reception

Warner Music Australia described the song as "[f]using warm acoustic guitar and icy 808s, it builds towards Nessa's hypnotic promise 'La da di oh la di da, gonna be a superstar'. Jxdn pulls up with an instantly unforgettable melody as their voices seamlessly entwine."^[5]

Live performance

On April 7, 2021, Barrett and Jxdn performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!^[6] Five days later, they performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.^[7]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.^[8]

• Alex Anders – recording
• Travis Barker – composer, producer
• Nessa Barrett – composer, primary Artist, vocals
• Elizabeth Lowell Boland – composer
• Bülow – composer
• Davide Cinci – recording
• Chris Galland – mixing engineer
• John Greenham – mastering
• Kevin Gruft – recording
• Jxdn – composer, featured artist
• Jeremie Inhaber – mixing
• Manny Marroquin – mixing
• Leo Mellace – composer, producer, recording
• Zach Pereyra – mixing engineer
• Sam Roman – composer, producer
• Anthony Vilchis – mixing engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"

Peak position
Belarus (Unistar Radio Top 20)^[9]	4
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[10]	9
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[11]	11
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[12]	30

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"

Position
CIS (Tophit)^[13]	11
Russia Airplay (Tophit)^[14]	3
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[15]	37

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Position
Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[16]	32

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Format	Label
Various	February 19, 2021		Warner	^[17]
United States	March 9, 2021	Alternative radio		^[18]
	April 13, 2021	Contemporary hit radio		^[19]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nessa Barrett Teams Up With jxdn On New Single "la di die". Celebmix. Logan. Philip. February 20, 2021. October 12, 2021.
2. Web site: Nessa Barrett Releases New Single 'Dying on the Inside'.
3. Web site: Nessa Barrett & jxdn collaborate for new track 'la di die'. TotalNtertainment. TotalNtertainment. February 20, 2021. October 12, 2021.
4. Web site: Nessa Barrett Links With jxdn On New Single 'la di die'. Clashmusic. Murray. Robin. February 19, 2021. October 12, 2021.
5. Web site: Nessa Barrett Joins jxdn On The New Alt-Pop Belter la di die. Warner Music Australia. February 19, 2021. October 12, 2021.
6. Web site: Nessa Barrett, JXDN join Travis Barker for 'La Di Die' on 'Kimmel'. Upi. Sheridan. Wade. April 7, 2021. October 12, 2021.
7. Nessa Barrett & jxdn Enlist Travis Barker for 'la di die' on 'Ellen'. Billboard. Lee. Cydney. April 12, 2021. October 12, 2021.
8. Web site: Nessa Barrett – La di Die / Credits. All Music. October 12, 2021.
9. Web site: Unistar Top 20 – 22/10/2021 . . ru . October 21, 2021. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211005210055/https://unistar.by/music/top20/ . October 5, 2021.
10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 1, 2021. October 12, 2021.
11. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 6, 2021. Billboard. 2 January 2013. October 12, 2021. subscription.
12. Pop Airplay Chart: Week of June 19, 2021. Billboard. 2 January 2013. October 12, 2021. subscription.
13. Web site: Популярные хиты 2021. Tophit. ru. December 31, 2021.
14. Web site: City & Country Radio – Top Year-End Hits. Tophit. ru. 2021. December 31, 2021.
15. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. 2 January 2013. December 2, 2021.
16. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart 2022. TopHit. December 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221230062430/https://tophit.ru/en/chart/russia/yearly/2022-01-01/all/all. December 30, 2022.
17. Web site: la di die (feat. jxdn) - Single by Nessa Barrett. 19 February 2021. Apple Music. October 12, 2021.
18. Web site: Alternative Radio Future Releases. All Access. October 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210308192123/https://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases. March 8, 2021.
19. Web site: Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases. All Access. October 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412163320/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. April 12, 2021.