Hear Pia Mia Take On Diane Warren's 'Hey Haters'

(RMG) One of modern music's most timeless catalogs continues its journey into new territory with "Hey Haters," the latest single from Songs in the Key of Diane: A Reggae Compilation of Diane Warren Songs, the forthcoming 13-track collection pairing the illustrious songwriting of Diane Warren with some of the world's leading reggae and Pacific Island artists.

Performed by singer, songwriter, and actress Pia Mia, "Hey Haters" is one of the project's rare deeper catalog selections-a self-described "happy eff you" anthem written by Warren and first recorded years ago in a non-reggae version, but never officially released until now. Reimagined through island rhythms and Pia Mia's Chamorro roots, the song finds new life as a celebration of resilience and defiant statement.

"Enjoy 'Hey Haters,' sung with a smile on her face and of course a middle finger up by Pia Mia, and dedicate it to everyone who ever tried to hold you back or keep you down," said Warren.

"I'm excited to see the reaction to this compilation project," added Pia Mia. "Working with Diane was a joy, and incorporating the sonic influence of my roots growing up on Guam made this song even more special!"

Born in Guam and raised in Los Angeles, Pia Mia is a singer, songwriter, and actress of Chamorro descent whose global breakout hit "Do It Again" featuring Chris Brown and Tyga earned multi-territory Platinum certifications and amassed more than a billion global streams. A Platinum-certified recording artist, she has charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Charts and collaborated with artists including will.i.am, Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, Gunna, Sean Paul, Jeremih, and YG, among many others.

Available July 31, 2026, Songs in the Key of Diane is a landmark project reimagining Diane Warren's indelible melodies and lyrics through the distinct riddims of reggae and island music, opening the door for her work to resonate across genres, generations, and cultures. The compilation also brings renewed focus to deeper cuts and hidden gems from Warren's catalog-some previously unreleased, others newly rediscovered and reframed through a new sonic lens.

"I've always loved reggae," enthused Warren. "It's music that just makes you feel good. My music has always had that rhythmic Caribbean feel, starting with 'Rhythm of the Night.' It's cool to have fresh covers of the old hits - it's like putting a new set of clothes on them - but I'm even more excited about the songs that haven't been heard before."

The genesis of the album is rooted in the decades-long relationship between Warren and Regime Music Group President Steven Rosen, who curated and co-produced the compilation alongside Warren and Regime/Island Empire co-founders Ivory Daniel and Kevin Zinger. Rosen assembled a wide-ranging lineup of reggae and Pacific Island artists to reinterpret Warren's songwriting, including Common Kings, Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac, Gramps Morgan, MAKUA, Lea Love, and more.

"What makes a song great is its ability to stand on its own two feet, and be able to work in different genres, like reggae," explained Warren. "If the melody, lyrics and rhythm are there - the bones - it should work in any style of music. I love taking a song and flipping it on its head."

More than four decades into a career defined by era-shaping hits, Songs in the Key of Diane is a breezy island collection that not only breathes new life into Diane Warren classics with a sense of discovery, but unearths long-held songs and places them into the hands of artists bridging genres, honoring legacy, and revealing new depth to her catalog. The compilation is a testament affirming that Warren's songwriting is built on unfaltering songs with resonant lyrics and emotional potency that can take shape far beyond their original form.

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