"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.
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".
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."
Live performance On April 7, 2021, Barrett and Jxdn performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Five days later, they performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from AllMusic.
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 + Weekly chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (20212023) Peakposition Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 29 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 58 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 9 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 2 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 169 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 11 US Pop Airplay (Billboard) 30 US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 21
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (20212023) Peakposition Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 33 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 8 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100) 74 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 73 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 6
Year-end charts + 2021 year-end chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (2021) Position CIS Airplay (TopHit) 9 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 4 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 37
+ 2022 year-end chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (2022) Position CIS Airplay (TopHit) 54 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 37 + 2023 year-end chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (2023) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 107 + 2025 year-end chart performance for "La Di Die" Chart (2025) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 185
Decade-end charts + 20s Decade-end chart performance for "La Di Die"Chart (2020–2025)Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 28 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 44 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 105 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 6
Certifications
Release history +Release history for "La Di Die" Region Date Format Label Various February 19, 2021 Warner United States March 9, 2021 Alternative radio April 13, 2021 Contemporary hit radio
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