Day1 (born 15 December 1994), is an Australian rapper and musician. Day1 released his debut EP titled Day Uno in August 2021.
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Birth name | Wataru Shimizu |
Born | 15 December 1994 |
Origin | Brisbane, Queensland Australia |
Genres | Australian hip hop |
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Years active | 2019–present |
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Career
editIn 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
editExtended plays
editTitle | Details | Peak chart positions |
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Day Uno |
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Charted and certified singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certification | Album |
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NZ Hot [8] | ||||
"Mbappé'" (featuring Kahukx) | 2022 | — |
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Golden Tan |
"Golden Tan" | 2023 | 17 |
Notes
edit- ^ Day Uno did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Australian Artists Album Chart.[7]
Awards and nominations
editARIA Music Awards
editThe 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. |
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2022 | "Mbappé" (featuring Kahukx) | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | Nominated | [9] |
2023 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Introducing Day1 Riding". Pilerats. 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Brisbane Rapper Day1 drops New single Riding". Music Feeds. April 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Day1 shares details around debut EP, 'Day Uno'". NME. August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Australian Rap Force DAY1 Shares 'Mbappé'". Clash Music. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Day1 Drops New Single 'Southside Dilla'". Tone Deaf. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). ARIA. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.