DigDat

Darren Diggs (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper.[3] His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart[4] 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.[5] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, peaked at number 51.[4]

DigDat
Birth nameDarren Diggs
Born (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999
Deptford, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present[2]
Labels
Associated acts
Websitedigdat8.com

Career

2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile

Diggs began rapping in 2018. He gained recognition with his single "Air Force", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 in September 2018.[6] 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.[7][8] It peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.[4]

2020–2022: Pain Built

In 2020, DigDat appeared on "808" by Beatfreakz, which also featured Dutchavelli and B Young. It would peak at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2021, he released "How High", which peaked at number 90.[4]

A few days before Christmas 2021, DigDat announced Pain Built;[9] it was released on 14 January 2022.[10] A review of the mixtape by GRM Daily says that the mixtape "feels as if it is a step in the right direction for both DigDat and UK drill."[11]

At the age of 13, Diggs was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 5 years.[12][13]

Discography

Albums
  • Ei8ht Mile (2020)
  • Pain Built (2022)

References
  1. Wacey, Rob. "Headie One Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. Martin, Liam. "Digdat – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  3. Oke, Tobi (8 January 2019). "Ones To Watch: 19 UK Emcees For The Win In 2019". Complex. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  4. "DigDat | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  5. Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  6. "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  7. "Ei8ht Mile by DigDat". Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  8. 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.
  9. Keith, James (17 January 2022). "UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'". Complex Networks. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  10. W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  11. Simpson, Joe (20 January 2022). "GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  12. "Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021". South London Press. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  13. Kipling, Ella (15 July 2020). "WHY DID DIGDAT GO TO JAIL? BOUNCER MENTIONS JAIL TIME ON MLC PODCAST!". hitc.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.


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