DigDat
Birth nameDarren Diggs
Born1999 or 2000 (age 23–24)
Deptford, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present[1]
Labels
Websitedigdat8.com

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

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[3]
Ei8ht Mile 12
Pain Built[13]
  • Released: 14 January 2022
  • Label: Sony
  • Format: digital download, streaming
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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 Non-album single
"New Dior"
(featuring D-Block Europe) 		16 Ei8ht Mile
"Daily Duppy"
(with GRM Daily) 		— Non-album single
"8 Style II" 2020 71 Ei8ht Mile
"Ei8ht Mile"
(featuring Aitch) 		9
"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

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
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

  1. ^ a b Martin, Liam. "Digdat – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  2. ^ Garratt-Stanley, Fred (1 February 2022). "DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "DigDat | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  4. ^ Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Ei8ht Mile by DigDat". Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Keith, James (17 January 2022). "UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'". Complex Networks. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  9. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  10. ^ Simpson, Joe (20 January 2022). "GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021". South London Press. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  12. ^ Kipling, Ella (15 July 2020). "Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast!". hitc.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  13. ^ a b c W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ W, Courtney (6 July 2022). "DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  16. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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