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{{Short description|Australian rapper and musician}} {{Use Australian English|date=June 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Day1 | image = | image_size = | landscape =  | caption = | birth_name = Wataru Shimizu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|12|15|df=yes}} | origin = Brisbane, Queensland Australia | genre = Australian hip hop | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|musician}} | years_active = 2019–present | label = {{hlist|DB Music|Warner Music Australia}} | website = }}

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

==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/music/rap/introducing-day1-riding/ |title=Introducing Day1 Riding|website=Pilerats|date=2020|access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref>

In April 2020, Day1 released the single, "Riding".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/brisbane-rapper-day1-drops-new-single-riding/|title=Brisbane Rapper Day1 drops New single Riding|website=Music Feeds|date=April 2020|access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref> On 6 August 2021, Day1 released his debut EP titled ''Day Uno''. The EP features several different producers.<ref name="NME announce">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/day1-shares-details-around-debut-ep-day-uno-3008601 |title=Day1 shares details around debut EP, 'Day Uno' |website=NME|date=August 2021|access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref>

In June 2022, Day1 released "Mbappé" featuring Kahukx<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.clashmusic.com/news/australian-rap-force-day1-shares-mbappe/ |title=Australian Rap Force DAY1 Shares 'Mbappé' |website=Clash Music|date= 30 June 2022|access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref> The song was certified gold in Australia in 2023.<ref name=ARIA2023/>

In October 2023, Day1 released "Southside Dilla", and confirmed a second project is scheduled for release in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/day1-southside-dilla-single/|title= Day1 Drops New Single 'Southside Dilla'|website=Tone Deaf|date= 13 October 2023|access-date= 17 October 2023}}</ref>

==Discography== ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"| AUS<br /> |- ! scope="row"| ''Day Uno'' | * Released: 6 August 2021<ref name="NME announce"/> * Label: Warner (0190296610974) * Format: CD, digital download, streaming | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|''Day Uno'' did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Australian Artists Album Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/1482CA344190EF47ADCADBDDB4DDEC0AD4D72668CBEC85D0A5B567B39ADFF3A7/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=36|title=ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART|publisher=ARIA|date=16 August 2021|access-date=7 June 2023 }}</ref>}} |- ! scope="row"| ''4 Now'' | * Released: 5 June 2025 * Label: DB Warner * Format: digital download, streaming | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|''4 Now'' did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Australian Hip Hop Artists Album Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url =https://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/F16C929C51AA1970D14807372AEF94F49C64856BAC05DC32949773A0CD72BA16/ARIA%20Australian%20Artist%20HIP%20HOP_RandB%20Albums%20Chart.pdf?seq=44|title=ARIA AUSTRALIAN Hip HOP ARTIST ALBUMS CHART|publisher=ARIA|date=8 September 2025|access-date=7 September 2025 }}</ref>}} |}

===Charted and certified singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of charted and certified singles, with year released, and album name shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certification ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| NZ<br />Hot<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-12-01|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=4 December 2023|access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Mbappé'" {{small|(featuring Kahukx)}} | 2022 | — | * ARIA: Gold<ref name=ARIA2023>{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=2023|access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref> | rowspan="2"| ''Golden Tan'' |- ! scope="row"| "Golden Tan" | 2023 | 17 | |- |}

==Notes== {{Notelist-ua}}

==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. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2022 | rowspan="2"| "Mbappé" (featuring Kahukx) | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | {{nom}} | <ref name="2022ARIAnoms">{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/2022-aria-awards-nominees/|title=Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)|website=The Music Network|date=12 October 2022|access-date=7 June 2023|author=Lars Brandle}}</ref> |- | 2023 | Song of the Year | {{nominated}} | <ref name="ARIA2023noms">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-2023-aria-awards/|title= Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards|website=Music Feeds|date=21 September 2023|access-date=24 September 2023}}</ref> |- {{end}}

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Category:Australian male rappers Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Brisbane Category:21st-century Australian rappers