Day1
Australian rapper and musician
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Day1 (born 15 December 1994), is an Australian rapper and musician. Day1 released his debut EP titled Day Uno in August 2021.
15 December 1994
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- musician
Day1 | |
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| Born | Wataru Shimizu 15 December 1994 |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland Australia |
| Genres | Australian hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels |
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Career
In 2019, Day1 released his debut single "Boss". This was followed by Day1 featured on A Boogie wit da Hoodies all-Australian "Mood Swings" remix.[1]
In April 2020, Day1 released the single, "Riding".[2]
On 6 August 2021, Day1 released his debut EP titled Day Uno. The EP features several different producers.[3]
In June 2022, Day1 released "Mbappé" featuring Kahukx[4] The song was certified gold in Australia in 2023.[5]
In October 2023, Day1 released "Southside Dilla", and confirmed a second project is scheduled for release in 2024.[6]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Day Uno |
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—[A] |
| 4 Now |
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—[B] |
Charted and certified singles
Notes
- Day Uno did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Australian Artists Album Chart.[7]
- 4 Now did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Australian Hip Hop Artists Album Chart.[8]
Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Mbappé" (featuring Kahukx) | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | Nominated | [10] |
| 2023 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] |