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Tha Day | |
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| Birth name | Dajour McKinley |
| Born | July 18, 1997 |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, Grunge hip hop, Afrobeat, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Tha Day
[edit]Tha Day (real name Dajour McKinley) is an American recording artist, filmmaker, and songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Known for blending elements of hip hop, grunge, and R&B, he has performed at the Northwest Folklife Festival, appeared in local media coverage, and was featured in the Fleet DJ’s "State of Washington Top 10 Songs" chart.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Dajour McKinley grew up in Portland, Oregon. As a youth, he became involved with MetroEast Community Media, learning film and production skills while exploring music as a creative outlet.[2] His work with MetroEast earned recognition through the Alliance for Community Media’s Hometown Media Awards in 2018.[3]
Career
[edit]Early work
[edit]McKinley began releasing music under the name "Tha Day" in the late 2010s, publishing tracks to platforms such as SoundCloud. His early material fused traditional hip hop with alternative influences.
Festival performances
[edit]In 2024, Tha Day performed at the 54th annual Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle, Washington. Billed under the "Grunge Hip Hop" genre, he played on the Vera Project stage as part of the festival’s theme Ikigai: A Life Worth Living*.[4]
Recognition
[edit]Tha Day’s track “4 Love Makers” was listed at number nine on the Fleet DJ’s "State of Washington Top 10 Songs" chart in 2025, appearing alongside mainstream artists including Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, and Sexyy Red.[1]
He has also been mentioned in independent music coverage such as KNnit, highlighting his involvement with collaborations in the regional hip hop scene.[5]
Musical style
[edit]Tha Day’s style is often described as "Grunge Hip Hop," blending influences of alternative rock with hip hop, Afrobeat, and R&B.[4] His music frequently incorporates themes of introspection, resilience, and community.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "718" (2020)
- "Opposite" (2022)
- "Halloween" (2023)
- "Can't Decide" (2024)
- "Coocoo Freestyle" (2024, with GGKamona)
- "4 Love Makers" (2025)
- "Running Savior" (2025)
- "Find A Way In" (2025, with Bocha, Lola Bones)
- "Learn 2 Love" (2025, with XenoGee, Cayoubi)
- "Baggy" (2025, with Scooty)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Fleet DJ's Presents: State of Washington Top 10 Songs". Fleet DJ's. 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Colgan, Andrea (May 2018). "Lights, cameras, learning at MetroEast Community Media". Pamplin Media Group. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "2018 Hometown Media Awards Winners". Alliance for Community Media. 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Tha Day announced as performer at the 54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival". OneFamm Music Group. May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Stackin' Up Entertainment & GT Digital Empire Collaboration". KNnit. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2025.