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DAWN (던)

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About DAWN (던)

Discover the music of South Korean singer, songwriter and producer DAWN (던).

List of DAWN (던)'s featurings

G.Soul, Pusha T & DeJ Loaf

DAWN (던)'s age

DAWN (던) is currently 38 years old.

DAWN (던)'s country of origin

DAWN (던) is from South Korea.

DAWN (던)'s real name

DAWN (던)'s real name is Dawn Richard.

The Success Story of DAWN (던)

About DAWN (던)

DAWN (던) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer who has been making waves in the Korean music industry since his debut in 2012. Born Dawn Richard, he is best known for his electronic R&B and hip hop-influenced sound. He has collaborated with a number of top Korean artists including G.Soul, Pusha T, and DeJ Loaf.

Early Career

DAWN began his career as a member of the K-pop group X5 in 2010. After the group disbanded in 2012, he decided to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, “The Starry Sky” was released in 2013, followed by his second album “Mellow” in 2014. In 2015, he released his third album “The Dawn” which saw him gain more recognition within the K-pop industry.

Collaborations

In 2016, DAWN collaborated with fellow K-pop star G.Soul on the single “One Way”. The single peaked at number 10 on the Korean music charts and received positive reviews from critics. He also collaborated with American rapper Pusha T on the single “Burn” which was featured on Pusha T’s EP “King Push: Darkest Before Dawn”. In 2017, he collaborated with American rapper DeJ Loaf on the single “Set It Off” which was released as part of DeJ Loaf’s album “Liberated”.

Discography

DAWN has released four studio albums to date: “The Starry Sky” (2013), “Mellow” (2014), “The Dawn” (2015), and “RED” (2018). His most successful single to date is “One Way” which reached number 10 on the Korean music charts. He has also been featured on a number of other artist’s tracks, including G.Soul’s “One Way”, Pusha T’s “Burn”, and DeJ Loaf’s “Set It Off”.

Awards & Accolades

DAWN has received several awards and accolades throughout his career including the Mnet 20's Choice Award for Hot New Star in 2013 and the Best R&B Album award at the Seoul Music Awards in 2017. He has also been nominated for numerous awards including Best Hip Hop & Urban Music award at the Seoul Music Awards in 2016 and Best R&B/Soul Song at the Gaon Chart Music Awards in 2017.