Day1

Australian rapper and musician

Day1

Birth name| Wataru Shimizu
Born|  (1994-12-15) 15 December 1994 (age 30)
Origin| Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Genres| Australian hip hop
Occupations|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter
* musician

Years active| 2019–present
Labels|

* DB Music
* Warner Music Australia

Musical artist

Day1 (born 15 December 1994), is an Australian rapper and musician. Day1 released his debut EP titled Day Uno in August 2021.

## Career

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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

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### Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown  Title  | Details  | Peak chart positions

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AUS

Day Uno |

* Released: 6 August 2021[3]
* Label: Warner (0190296610974)
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

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### Charted and certified singles

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List of charted and certified singles, with year released, and album name shown  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certification  | Album

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Hot
[8]
"Mbappé'" (featuring Kahukx) | 2022  | —  |

* ARIA: Gold[5]

| Golden Tan
"Golden Tan"  | 2023  | 17  |

## Notes

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1. ^ 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

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### ARIA Music Awards

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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.

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2022 | "Mbappé" (featuring Kahukx)  | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | Nominated  | [9]
2023 | Song of the Year | Nominated  | [10]

## References

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1. ^ "Introducing Day1 Riding". Pilerats. 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
2. ^ "Brisbane Rapper Day1 drops New single Riding". Music Feeds. April 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
3. ^ a b "Day1 shares details around debut EP, 'Day Uno'". NME. August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
4. ^ "Australian Rap Force DAY1 Shares 'Mbappé'". Clash Music. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
5. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
6. ^ "Day1 Drops New Single 'Southside Dilla'". Tone Deaf. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
7. ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). ARIA. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
9. ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
10. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

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