Hypnotic

"Hypnotic" is a song recorded by American singer Zella Day for her second extended play, Zella Day, and her debut studio album, Kicker. It was released as the latter record's lead single on February 27, 2015 as a digital download through Pinetop and Hollywood Records. Written by Zella Day, Xandy Barry, James Bailey, and Ryan Ogren, "Hypnotic" was produced by the Wax LTD team of Barry and Wally Gagel. Musically an alternative, folk, and pop song, its lyrics deal with the protagonist begging her lover for mutual respect.

The song was regarded by contemporary music critics as a standout. It was also appreciated for bringing the sadcore genre to light. An accompanying music video for "Hypnotic" was issued ten days after its after physical release, and features the singer bathing in a bathtub with a horse, dancing in a room, and driving a car through the desert.

Official versions

 * Album/Single - 2:56
 * Instrumental - 3:02
 * Digster Live Session - 3:04
 * Vanic Remix - 4:42
 * Photek Remix - 4:03

Credits

 * Zella Day - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
 * Ryan OG - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
 * Xandy Barry - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
 * Wally Gagel - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
 * Kiel Feher - Drums


 * Written By Ryan OG, Nick Bailey, Xandy Barry and Zella Day
 * Directed By Gianennio Salucci
 * Programmed By Ryan OG, Wally Gagel, Xandy Barry and Alexander “A.C.” Castillo
 * Mixed By Xandy Barry and Wally Gagel
 * Recorded By Xandy Barry and Wally Gagel
 * Recorded by [Assistant] Brian Blake and Seth Olansky
 * Mastered by Howie Weinberg and Gentry Studer