Day1

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Day1
Birth nameWataru Shimizu
Born (1994-12-15) 15 December 1994 (age 30)
Origin Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Genres Australian hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2019–present
Labels

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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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

List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Day Uno— [A]
4 Now
  • Released: 5 June 2025
  • Label: DB Warner
  • Format: digital download, streaming
— [B]

Charted and certified singles

List of charted and certified singles, with year released, and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationAlbum
NZ
Hot
[9]
"Mbappé'" (featuring Kahukx)2022—
  • ARIA: Gold [5]
Golden Tan
"Golden Tan"202317

Notes

  1. ↑ Day Uno did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Australian Artists Album Chart. [7]
  2. ↑ 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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 "Mbappé" (featuring Kahukx) Best Hip Hop/Rap Release Nominated [10]
2023 Song of the Year Nominated [11]

References

  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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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. ↑ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN Hip HOP ARTIST ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). ARIA. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds . 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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