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Hayla
Williams in 2024
Williams in 2024
Background information
Born
Hayley Philippa Williams

1988 (age 37–38)
Formby, England
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
  • Believe UK
  • Restless Minds Music
  • Good Company Records

Hayley Philippa Williams (born 1988), known professionally as Hayla, is an English singer-songwriter and producer. She has won six Electronic Dance Music Awards, including Vocalist of the Year in 2024 and Female Artist of the Year in 2025. She also earned a Grammy Award nomination for contributing to Deadmau5 and Kaskade's album Kx5 (2023).

Early life

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Williams is from Formby, Merseyside.[1]

Career

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In 2016, Williams had her first vocal feature on DJ Katch's track "Lights Out (Too Drunk)". This was followed by collaborations with Wilkinson in 2018, The City and Mant in 2019 as well as features on the singles "Juggernaut" by Cymo and "Waiting All My Life" by PBH & JACK.[2] She collaborated with Ben Nicky on the 2021 single "Where Were You".[3]

Williams co-wrote the song "Escape" with Will Clarke. Initially intended for Clarke, the song was given to Deadmau5 and Kaskade.[4] Featuring Williams, it ended up being the duo's debut single in 2022 and lead single of their album Kx5. This earned Williams her first Grammy Award nomination.[5] The song also won Dance Radio Song for the Year at the 2022 Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs).[6]

In 2023, Williams collaborated with John Summit on the single "Where You Are".[7] At the 2024 EDMAs, Williams won Vocalist of the Year and was nominated for Female Artist of the Year. In addition, "Where You Are" won Dance Song of the Year and was nominated in the Dance Radio, House, DnB, Festival and Remix categories.[8]

Williams' debut album Dusk was released in 2024.[9] Singles included "Embers" and "Freefall".[10][11] She collaborated with Kygo on the single "Without You" and supported him on tour in late 2024 and early 2025,[12] as well as Meduza on "Another World".[13] She also reunited with John Summit for the single "Shiver".[14] Williams won Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 EDMAs and was nominated for Vocalist of the Year. "Another World" won Dance Song of the Year, while "Shiver" won Best Remix. "Without You" and "Another World" were both nominated for Collaboration of the Year. "Shiver" was nominated for Dance Radio Song of the Year.[15]

In 2025, Williams collaborated with Illenium on "In My Arms", the lead single on his album Odyssey,[16] and Nelly Furtado on "Faded".[17] "In My Arms" was nominated for an iHeart Radio Music Award in the Dance Song category.[18] "Faded" was nominated for Best Collaboration at the 2026 EDMAs. Williams was also nominated for Vocalist and Female Artist of the Year again as well as Dance Radio Artist of the Year.[19] In addition, Williams won Best Vocalist at the Femmy Awards.[20] She performed at the 2025 Electric Daisy Carnival, World Pride Music Festival, Electric Forest and embarked on a tour that autumn.[21]

William's second album Dark was released in 2026.[22] She returned to the World Pride Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival, and also performed at ÎleSoniq Music Festival.[21]

Artistry

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Through her parents, Williams grew up listening to Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Toto, Labi Siffre, T. Rex, Vivaldi, Vanessa-Mae, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Celine Dion.[23] At a young age, Williams discovered Whitney Houston through The Bodyguard, describing Houston as "my #1 idol".[24] She discovered Björk through the album Post (1995).[25]

When writing her debut album Dusk, Williams drew upon Portishead, Massive Attack and Bonobo.[9] In 2024 and 2025, she also cited Imogen Heap, Romy Madley Croft and The xx, FKA Twigs, Grimes,[25] Sia and Radiohead.[26]

Discography

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Albums

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  • DUSK (2024)
  • DARK (2026)

Live albums

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  • HAYLA at EDC Las Vegas 2026: Kinetic Field Stage (2026)

Singles

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  • "I Need" (2018) with Wilkinson
  • "Better" (2019) with The City
  • "Lonely Days" (2019) with MANT
  • "Naked" (2020)
  • "Running" (2020) with Maxinne
  • "Colours" (2021)
  • "Where Were You" (2021) with Ben Nicky
  • "Rescue" (2021) with Friend Within
  • "Treading Water" (2022)
  • "Unfold" (2022)
  • "Where You Are" (2023) with John Summit
  • "I Found You" (2023) with Sub Focus
  • "Fall Again" (2023)
  • "Shiver" (2024) with John Summit
  • "Embers" (2024)
  • "Freefall" (2024)
  • "Without You" (2024) with Kygo
  • "Another World" (2024) with Meduza
  • "Only I" (2024)
  • "In My Arms" (2025) with Illenium
  • "FADED" (2025) with Nelly Furtado
  • "Heal" (2026)
  • "Enough" (2026)
  • "Easier" (2026)
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  • "Lights Out (Too Drunk)" (2016) by DJ Katch
  • "Juggernaut" (2019) by Cymo
  • "Waiting All My Life" (2019) by PBH & JACK
  • "Escape" (2022) by Deadmau5 and Kaskade

References

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  1. ↑ "Hayla: The Northern Muse Behind Dance Music's Beats". Purple Mistress. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Hayla". Coda Music.
  3. ↑ Smith, Dylan (28 July 2021). "Ben Nicky Delivers In Style With Brilliant New Single 'Where Were You' ft. Hayla!". EDM House Network. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Levin, Harry (16 May 2023). "Why Hayla is ready to be more than the 'featured vocalist' on your favourite DJ's biggest songs". Music Tech. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Major, Michael (16 November 2023). "Kx5 Self-Titled Debut Album 'Kx5' Nominated For GRAMMY® Award". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  6. ↑ 1001Tracklists (29 June 2022). "2022 Electronic Dance Music Award (EDMAs) Winners Announced!". 1001Tracklists. Retrieved 2024-11-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Murray, Gordon (16 March 2023). "John Summit & Hayla Hit Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Top 10 With 'Where You Are'". Billboard. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  8. ↑ J, Trixie (13 April 2024). "Hayla Shines Bright with Two EDMAs Win and More Upcoming Music". Nexus Radio. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. 1 2 Bain, Katie (1 November 2024). "Hayla, One of the Defining Voices of Current Dance Music, On Releasing Her Debut Album 'Dusk'". Billboard. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  10. ↑ Sani, Niko (19 April 2024). "Hayla Unveils Intoxicating New Track, "Embers"". EDM. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Vigil, Dom (28 July 2024). "HAYLA Returns With New Single, "Freefall"". Prelude Press. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Heffler, Jason (31 May 2024). "Listen to Kygo and Hayla's Smoldering Dance Anthem, "Without You"". EDM. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  13. ↑ Cristobal, Gustavo (16 September 2024). "MEDUZA and HAYLA join forces to release euphoric new single 'Another World': Listen". We Rave You. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  14. ↑ Cameron, John (14 February 2024). "John Summit and HAYLA Give Us Chills in New Collab, "Shiver"". EDM Identity. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  15. ↑ "Martin Garrix, FISHER, Amelie Lens and More Win 2025 EDMAs: See the Full List of Winners". EDM.com. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  16. ↑ Mulligan, Lewis (16 May 2025). "Illenium and Hayla Release New Single 'In My Arms". We Rave You. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  17. ↑ Bain, Katie (14 November 2025). "Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week's Best New Tracks From Hayla and Nelly Furtado, Skrillex & More". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  18. ↑ Benders, Thorsten (2 March 2026). "HAYLA Celebrates iHeartRadio Music Award, FEMMY & EDMA Nominations". The Noctural Times. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "Nominees Revealed, Fan Voting Opens for 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards". EDM. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  20. ↑ Bain, Katie (26 March 2026). "Here Are the 2026 Femmy Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  21. 1 2 "Hayla Concert & Tour History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  22. ↑ Wright, Joshua (31 July 2026). "HAYLA's New Album DARK Marks Shift to Alternative Storytelling". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  23. ↑ Keating, Kevin (4 February 2025). "Melancholy Melodies: Inside HAYLA's Debut Album and Creative Process". San Francisco Bay Area Concerts. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  24. ↑ "A License to True Expression – An Interview With HAYLA at The EDMAs". The Art Raves. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  25. 1 2 Holbrook, Cameron (14 November 2024). "HAYLA's Five Favorite Voices in Electronic Music". Beatportal. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  26. ↑ "HAYLA Interview: Debut Album 'DUSK,' Collaborations and More". Sound Advice. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
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