DigDat
DigDat | |
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| Birth name | Nathan Tokosi[1] |
| Born | 10 November 1999[2] Deptford, London, England |
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| Years active | 2018–present[3] |
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| Website | digdat8 |
Nathan Tokosi (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper from Deptford, London.[4] His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart[5] 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.[6] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, peaked at number 51.[5]
Career
2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile
Tokosi 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.[7] 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.[8][9] It peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.[5]
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.[5]
In December 2021, DigDat announced Pain Built;[10] it was released on 14 January 2022.[11] 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."[12]
Legal issues
At the age of 13, Nathan Tokosi was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 4 years.[13][14]
In February 2024, Tokosi was arrested and charged with attempted murder, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life/enable an other to do so & possession of three 9mm Parabellum calibre bullets for a firearm in relation to a shooting that had occurred in Notting Hill in November 2023.[1] Nathan Tokosi, 24, of Grove Street in Deptford, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (February 19, 2024). Nathan Tokosi is set to appear at the Old Bailey Crown Court 12 on 10 June 2024 15:00 Application in the case of Nathan Tokosi accused of attempted murder after a man in his 20’s was shot in West London. [15]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [5] |
UK R&B [16] |
IRE [17] | |||
| Ei8ht Mile |
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12 | 13 | 63 | |
| Pain Built[18] |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [5] |
UK R&B/HH [19] |
IRE [17] | ||||
| "Sales & Joints" | 2018 | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "8Style" | — | — | — | |||
| "Tactics" | — | — | — | |||
| "Air Force" (solo or featuring K-Trap and Krept & Konan) |
20 | 6 | — | |||
| "No Cap" (with Loski) |
2019 | 51 | 26 | — | Mad Move | |
| "Guten Tag" (with Hardy Caprio) |
18 | 6 | 71 |
|
Non-album single | |
| "New Dior" (featuring D-Block Europe) |
16 | 8 | — |
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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 | 7 | 34 |
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| "Assassin Creed"[18] | — | — | — | Pain Built | ||
| "VV"[18] | — | — | — | |||
| "How High" | 2021 | 90 | — | — | ||
| "Life Support"[21] | 2022 | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Bentayga"[22] | — | — | — | |||
| "No Gimmicks" | 2023 | — | — | — | ||
| "So Much Trappin'" (featuring Bookey) |
— | — | — | |||
| "Pink Notes" | 2024 | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [5] |
UK R&B/HH [19] |
IRE [17] | |||
| "Friday" (Kenny Allstar featuring DigDat) |
2019 | 62 | 38 | — | Non-album single |
| "Change" (Deno featuring DigDat) |
53 | 35 | — | 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 | 13 | 64 | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
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 Bolton, Josh (22 February 2024). "Deptford rapper DigDat accused of Notting Hill shooting". News Shopper. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Man charged following Notting Hill shooting". Metropolitan Police. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "What's on at the Old Bailey on June 10". 9 June 2024.
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- For Ei8ght Mile "Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Discography DigDat". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b c W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ a b Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
- For "Airforce": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 30 November 2018 - 6 December 2018". Official Charts Company. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "No Cap": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 22 February 2019 - 28 February 2019". Official Charts Company. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "Guten Tag": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 17 May 2019 - 23 May 2019". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "Friday": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 12 July 2019 - 18 July 2019". Official Charts Company. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "Change": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 6 September 2019 - 12 September 2019". Official Charts Company. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "New Dior": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 29 November 2019 - 5 December 2019". Official Charts Company. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "Ei8ght Mile": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 24 January 2020 - 30 January 2020". Official Charts Company. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- For "808": "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 2 October 2020 - 8 October 2020". Official Charts Company. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ 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.