DigDat
DigDat | |
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| Birth name | Darren Diggs |
| Born | 1999 or 2000 (age 24–25) Deptford, London, England |
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| Years active | 2018–present[1] |
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| Website | digdat8 |
Darren Diggs (born 1999/2000), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper from Deptford, London.[2] His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart[3] following the release of the remix featuring Krept and Konan and K-Trap; this was the first time one of his tracks had entered the top 20.[4] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, peaked at number 51.[3]
Career
2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile
Diggs began rapping in 2018, under the name "DigDat". He gained recognition with his single "Air Force", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 in September 2018.[5] A remix of the track with features from Krept and Konan and K Trap was released in the following months; the track then peaked at number 20 in December 2018.
He released his debut album, Ei8ht Mile, on 17 January 2020, including features from K Trap, D-Block Europe, Tee Grizzley, Aitch, and others.[6][7] It peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.[3]
2020–2022: Pain Built
In 2020, DigDat appeared on "808" by Da Beatfreakz, which also featured Dutchavelli and B Young. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2021, he released "How High", which peaked at number 90.[3]
In December 2021, DigDat announced Pain Built;[8] it was released on 14 January 2022.[9] A review of the mixtape by GRM Daily said the mixtape "feels as if it is a step in the right direction for both DigDat and UK drill."[10]
Legal issues
At the age of 13, Diggs was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 5 years.[11][12]
In November 2022, DigDat was recalled to prison for breaching his bail conditions. He was released on 15th June 2023 and released his single “No Gimmicks” on the 7th September 2023
In February 2024, Diggs was arrested and charged with attempted murder of Ex-CGM member Striker
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| UK [3] | |||
| Ei8ht Mile |
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12 | |
| Pain Built[13] |
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— | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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| UK [3] | ||||
| "Sales & Joints" | 2018 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "8Style" | — | |||
| "Tactics" | — | |||
| "Air Force" (solo or featuring K-Trap and Krept & Konan) |
20 | |||
| "No Cap" (with Loski) |
2019 | 51 | Mad Move | |
| "Guten Tag" (with Hardy Caprio) |
18 |
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Non-album single | |
| "New Dior" (featuring D-Block Europe) |
16 |
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Ei8ht Mile | |
| "Daily Duppy" (with GRM Daily) |
— | Non-album single | ||
| "8 Style II" | 2020 | 71 | Ei8ht Mile | |
| "Ei8ht Mile" (featuring Aitch) |
9 |
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| "Assassin Creed"[13] | — | Pain Built | ||
| "VV"[13] | — | |||
| "How High" | 2021 | 90 | ||
| "Bentayga" | 2022 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Life Support"[15] | 2023 | — | ||
| "Bentayga"[16] | — | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| UK [3] | |||
| "Friday" (Kenny Allstar featuring DigDat) |
2019 | 62 | Non-album single |
| "Change" (Deno featuring DigDat) |
53 | Eye 2 Eye | |
| "F.N (UK Remix)" (Lil Tjay featuring DigDat) |
— | Non-album singles | |
| "808" (Da Beatfreakz featuring DigDat, Dutchavelli and B Young) |
2020 | 20 |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Back 2 Back" | 2018 | Headie One | The One Two |
| "Mosh Pit" | 2019 | Headie One, Rv | Drillers x Trappers II |
| "Pay Less" | Bouncer, Swift | The Come Up |
References
- ^ a b Martin, Liam. "Digdat – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Garratt-Stanley, Fred (1 February 2022). "DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "DigDat | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Ei8ht Mile by DigDat". Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ Davey, Jacob (17 January 2020). "DigDat Unleashes Hard New Mixtape 'Ei8ht Mile' Feat. Aitch, Headie One and More". versus.uk.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Keith, James (17 January 2022). "UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'". Complex Networks. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Simpson, Joe (20 January 2022). "GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021". South London Press. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Kipling, Ella (15 July 2020). "Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast!". hitc.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ a b c W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d "British certifications – DigDat". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 May 2023. Type DigDat in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ W, Courtney (6 July 2022). "DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.