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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = DigDat
| name = DigDat
| birth_name = Darren Diggs
| image =
| caption = DigDat
| birth_date = {{Birth based on age as of date|22|2022|02|01}}
| birth_name = Nathan Tokosi<ref name = "NS">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24137949.deptford-rapper-digdat-accused-notting-hill-shooting/|title=Deptford rapper DigDat accused of Notting Hill shooting|first=Josh|last=Bolton|date=22 February 2024|work=News Shopper|access-date = 26 February 2024}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Date of birth and age|1999|11|10|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.met.police.uk/news/man-charged-following-notting-hill-shooting-479895|title=Man charged following Notting Hill shooting|date=22 February 2024|publisher=[[Metropolitan Police]]|access-date=26 February 2024}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Deptford]], London, England
| birth_place = [[Deptford]], London, England
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| website = {{URL|digdat8.com}}
| website = {{URL|digdat8.com}}
}}
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'''Darren Diggs''' (born 1999/2000), known professionally as '''DigDat''', is a British rapper from [[Deptford]], London.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Garratt-Stanley |first1=Fred |title=DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA |url=https://ra.co/reviews/34619 |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[Resident Advisor]] |date=1 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]<ref name = UK/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Evans |first=Mel |title=Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message |url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/04/giggs-slams-krept-konan-frauds-scathing-message-8206902/ |website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |publisher=[[DMG Media]] |accessdate=22 December 2018 |date=4 December 2018}}</ref> His next single, "No Cap" with [[Loski]], peaked at number 51.<ref name = UK/>
'''Nathan Tokosi''' (born 10 November 1999), known professionally as '''DigDat''', is a British rapper from [[Deptford]], London.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Garratt-Stanley |first1=Fred |title=DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA |url=https://ra.co/reviews/34619 |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[Resident Advisor]] |date=1 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> His single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]<ref name = UK/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Evans |first=Mel |title=Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message |url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/04/giggs-slams-krept-konan-frauds-scathing-message-8206902/ |website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |publisher=[[DMG Media]] |accessdate=22 December 2018 |date=4 December 2018}}</ref> His next single, "No Cap" with [[Loski]], peaked at number 51.<ref name = UK/>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== 2018–2020: Beginnings and ''Ei8ht Mile'' ===
=== 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airforce |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/airforce/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=22 December 2018}}</ref> 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.
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airforce |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/airforce/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=22 December 2018}}</ref> 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 (rapper)|Aitch]], and others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ei8ht Mile by DigDat|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/digdat/ei8ht-mile/|access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://versus.uk.com/2020/01/digdat-unleashes-hard-new-mixtape-ei8ht-mile-feat-aitch-headie-one/|title=DigDat Unleashes Hard New Mixtape ‘Ei8ht Mile’ Feat. Aitch, Headie One and More|first=Jacob|last=Davey|date=17 January 2020|website=versus.uk.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> It peaked at number 12 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name = UK/>
He released his debut album, ''Ei8ht Mile'', on 17 January 2020, including features from [[K Trap]], [[D-Block Europe]], [[Tee Grizzley]], [[Aitch (rapper)|Aitch]], and others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ei8ht Mile by DigDat|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/digdat/ei8ht-mile/|access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://versus.uk.com/2020/01/digdat-unleashes-hard-new-mixtape-ei8ht-mile-feat-aitch-headie-one/|title=DigDat Unleashes Hard New Mixtape 'Ei8ht Mile' Feat. Aitch, Headie One and More|first=Jacob|last=Davey|date=17 January 2020|website=versus.uk.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> It peaked at number 12 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name = UK/>


=== 2020–2022: ''Pain Built''===
=== 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.<ref name = UK/>
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.<ref name = UK/>


In December 2021, DigDat announced ''Pain Built'';<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/digdat-new-project-pain-built|title=UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project ‘Pain Built’|first=James|last=Keith|date=17 January 2022|publisher=[[Complex Networks]]|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> it was released on 14 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/|title=DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT ‘PAIN BUILT’|first=Courtney|last=W|date=14 January 2022|website=grmdaily.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built-album-review/|title=GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS ‘PAIN BUILT’ THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?|first=Joe|last=Simpson|date=20 January 2022|website=grmdaily.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref>
In December 2021, DigDat announced ''Pain Built'';<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/digdat-new-project-pain-built|title=UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'|first=James|last=Keith|date=17 January 2022|publisher=[[Complex Networks]]|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> it was released on 14 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/|title=DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'|first=Courtney|last=W|date=14 January 2022|website=grmdaily.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built-album-review/|title=GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?|first=Joe|last=Simpson|date=20 January 2022|website=grmdaily.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref>


==Legal issues==
==Legal issues==
At the age of 13, Diggs was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 5 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/taking-a-look-at-south-londons-up-and-coming-musical-talent-in-2021/|title=Taking a look at South London’s up and coming musical talent in 2021|date=15 January 2021|work=[[South London Press]]|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/07/15/why-did-digdat-go-to-jail-bouncer-mentions-jail-time-on-mlc-podcast/|title=Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast! |first=Ella|last=Kipling|date=15 July 2020|website=hitc.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref>
At the age of 13, Nathan Tokosi was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released in 2018 after serving 4 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/taking-a-look-at-south-londons-up-and-coming-musical-talent-in-2021/|title=Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021|date=15 January 2021|work=[[South London Press]]|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/07/15/why-did-digdat-go-to-jail-bouncer-mentions-jail-time-on-mlc-podcast/|title=Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast! |first=Ella|last=Kipling|date=15 July 2020|website=hitc.com|access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref>


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.<ref name ="NS"/> 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. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://old-bailey.com/2024/06/09/whats-on-at-the-old-bailey-on-june-10-3/ | title=What's on at the Old Bailey on June 10 | date=9 June 2024 }}</ref>
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 ==
== Discography ==
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK">{{Cite web |title=DigDat {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/54172/digdat/ |access-date=2 November 2022|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK">{{Cite web |title=DigDat {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/54172/digdat/ |access-date=2 November 2022|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK R&B Chart|UK R&B]]<br /><ref name="RandB alb">
*For ''Ei8ght Mile'' {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-albums-chart/20200124/115/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40|publisher=[[Official Charts]]|date=24 January 2020|access-date=23 May 2024}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Irish Albums Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref name="IRMA – Irish Charts">{{cite web|url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=digdat|title=Discography DigDat|website=irish-charts.com|access-date=May 24, 2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Ei8ht Mile''
! scope="row"| ''Ei8ht Mile''
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* Label: [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]]
* Label: [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]]
* Format: [[Music download|digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
* Format: [[Music download|digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
| 12
| 12 || 13 || 63
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Pain Built''<ref name=PainBuilt>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built' |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
! scope="row"| ''Pain Built''<ref name=PainBuilt>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built' |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
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* Label: Sony
* Label: Sony
* Format: digital download, streaming
* Format: digital download, streaming
| —
| — || — || —
|-
|-
| colspan="4" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
|+List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22.5em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:13em;"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16.5em;"| Album
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK R&B Chart|UK<br />R&B/HH]]<br /><ref name="RandB">Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
* For "Airforce": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20181130/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 30 November 2018 - 6 December 2018|date=30 November 2018|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "No Cap": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20190222/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 22 February 2019 - 28 February 2019|date=22 February 2019|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "Guten Tag": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20190517/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 17 May 2019 - 23 May 2019|date=17 May 2019|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "Friday": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20190712/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 12 July 2019 - 18 July 2019|date=12 July 2019|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "Change": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20190906/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 6 September 2019 - 12 September 2019|date=6 September 2019|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "New Dior": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20191129/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 29 November 2019 - 5 December 2019|date=29 November 2019|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "Ei8ght Mile": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20200124/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 24 January 2020 - 30 January 2020|date=24 January 2020|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}
* For "808": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20201002/114/|title=Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 2 October 2020 - 8 October 2020|date=2 October 2020|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=24 May 2024}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref name="IRMA – Irish Charts"/>
|-
|-
!scope="row"| "Sales & Joints"
!scope="row"| "Sales & Joints"
|rowspan="4"| 2018
|rowspan="4"| 2018
|—
| — || — || —
|
|
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"| "8Style"
!scope="row"| "8Style"
|—
| — || — || —
|
|
|-
|-
!scope="row"| "Tactics"
!scope="row"| "Tactics"
|—
| — || — || —
|
|
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Air Force"<!--August 23, 2018--><br/>{{small|(solo or featuring [[K-Trap]] and [[Krept & Konan]])}}
! scope="row"| "Air Force"<!--August 23, 2018--><br/>{{small|(solo or featuring [[K-Trap]] and [[Krept & Konan]])}}
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| 20 || 6 || —
|
|
* [[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]: Gold<ref name=BPI>{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=DigDat |access-date=21 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]: Gold<ref name=BPI>{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=DigDat |access-date=21 May 2023}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "No Cap"<!--February 14, 2019--><br/>{{small|(with [[Loski]])}}
! scope="row"| "No Cap"<!--February 14, 2019--><br/>{{small|(with [[Loski]])}}
| rowspan=4 | 2019
| rowspan=4 | 2019
| 51
| 51 || 26 || —
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| ''Mad Move''
| ''Mad Move''
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|-
! scope="row"| "Guten Tag"<!--May 2, 2019--><br/>{{small|(with [[Hardy Caprio]])}}
! scope="row"| "Guten Tag"<!--May 2, 2019--><br/>{{small|(with [[Hardy Caprio]])}}
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| 18 || 6 || 71
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* BPI: Platinum<ref name=BPI/>
* BPI: Platinum<ref name=BPI/>
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! scope="row"| "New Dior"<!--May 2, 2019--><br/>{{small|(featuring [[D-Block Europe]])}}
! scope="row"| "New Dior"<!--May 2, 2019--><br/>{{small|(featuring [[D-Block Europe]])}}
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| 16 || 8 || —
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* BPI: Silver<ref name=BPI/>
* BPI: Silver<ref name=BPI/>
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|-
!scope="row"| "Daily Duppy"<br/>{{small|(with [[GRM Daily]])}}
!scope="row"| "Daily Duppy"<br/>{{small|(with [[GRM Daily]])}}
|—
| — || — || —
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|{{N/A|Non-album single}}
|{{N/A|Non-album single}}
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! scope="row"| "8 Style II"<!--January 1, 2020-->
! scope="row"| "8 Style II"<!--January 1, 2020-->
| rowspan=4 | 2020
| rowspan=4 | 2020
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| 71 || — || —
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| rowspan="2"| ''Ei8ht Mile''
| rowspan="2"| ''Ei8ht Mile''
|-
|-
!scope="row"| "Ei8ht Mile"<br/>{{small|(featuring [[Aitch (rapper)|Aitch]])}}
!scope="row"| "Ei8ht Mile"<br/>{{small|(featuring [[Aitch (rapper)|Aitch]])}}
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| 9 || 7 || 34
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* BPI: Silver<ref name=BPI/>
* BPI: Silver<ref name=BPI/>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Assassin Creed"<!--September 21, 2020--><ref name=PainBuilt/>
! scope="row"| "Assassin Creed"<!--September 21, 2020--><ref name=PainBuilt/>
| —
| — || — || —
|
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| rowspan=3 | ''Pain Built''
| rowspan=3 | ''Pain Built''
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "VV"<!--November 12, 2020--><ref name=PainBuilt/>
! scope="row"| "VV"<!--November 12, 2020--><ref name=PainBuilt/>
| —
| — || — || —
|
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|-
|-
! scope="row"| "How High"<!--March 25, 2021-->
! scope="row"| "How High"<!--March 25, 2021-->
| 2021
| 2021
| 90
| 90 || — || —
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|-
⚫
!scope="row"| "Life Support"<ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support" |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-life-support/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=6 July 2022}}</ref>
⚫
!scope="row"| "Bentayga"
| 2022
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| —
| — || — || —
|
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| rowspan=3 {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
| rowspan=5 {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Life Support"<!--July 5, 2022--><ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support" |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-life-support/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=6 July 2022}}</ref>
!scope="row"| "Bentayga"<ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built' |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
| — || — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "No Gimmicks"
| rowspan=2 | 2023
| rowspan=2 | 2023
| —
| — || — || —
|
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|-
|-
! scope="row"| "So Much Trappin'"<br/>{{small|(featuring Bookey)}}
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! scope="row"| "Bentayga"<!--September 15, 2022--><ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built' |url=https://grmdaily.com/digdat-pain-built/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
| —
| — || — || —
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|-
|- No Gimmicks Date 7th September 2023
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!scope="row"| "Pink Notes"
⚫
| colspan=5" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
| 2024
| — || — || —
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| colspan=7" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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|+List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
|+List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22.5em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16.5em;"| Album
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK R&B Chart|UK<br />R&B/HH]]<br /><ref name="RandB"/>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref name="IRMA – Irish Charts"/>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Friday"<!--July 4, 2019--><br/>{{small|([[Kenny Allstar]] featuring DigDat)}}
! scope="row"| "Friday"<!--July 4, 2019--><br/>{{small|([[Kenny Allstar]] featuring DigDat)}}
| rowspan=3 | 2019
| rowspan=3 | 2019
| 62
| 62 || 38 || —
| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Change"<!--August 29, 2019--><br/>{{small|([[Talk:Deno (singer)|Deno]] featuring DigDat)}}
! scope="row"| "Change"<!--August 29, 2019--><br/>{{small|([[Talk:Deno (singer)|Deno]] featuring DigDat)}}
| 53
| 53 || 35 || —
| ''Eye 2 Eye''
| ''Eye 2 Eye''
|-
|-
!scope="row"| "[[F.N (song)|F.N (UK Remix)]]"<br/>{{small|([[Lil Tjay]] featuring DigDat)}}
!scope="row"| "[[F.N (song)|F.N (UK Remix)]]"<br/>{{small|([[Lil Tjay]] featuring DigDat)}}
| —
| — || — || —
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "808"<!--September 24, 2020--><br/>{{small|([[Da Beatfreakz]] featuring DigDat, [[Dutchavelli]] and [[B Young]])}}
! scope="row"| "808"<!--September 24, 2020--><br/>{{small|([[Da Beatfreakz]] featuring DigDat, [[Dutchavelli]] and [[B Young]])}}
| 2020
| 2020
| 20
| 20 || 13 || 64
|-
|-
| colspan=7" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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[[Category:British trap musicians]]
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 6 October 2024

DigDat
Birth nameNathan Tokosi[1]
Born (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999 (age 25)[2]
Deptford, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present[3]
Labels
Websitedigdat8.com

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

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2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile

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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

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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]

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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

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Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[5] 		UK R&B
[16] 		IRE
[17]
Ei8ht Mile 12 13 63
Pain Built[18]
  • 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

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As lead artist

[edit]
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
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 — Ei8ht Mile
"Daily Duppy"
(with GRM Daily) 		— — — Non-album single
"8 Style II" 2020 71 — — Ei8ht Mile
"Ei8ht Mile"
(featuring Aitch) 		9 7 34
"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.
[edit]
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
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

[edit]
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

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  1. ^ a b Bolton, Josh (22 February 2024). "Deptford rapper DigDat accused of Notting Hill shooting". News Shopper. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Man charged following Notting Hill shooting". Metropolitan Police. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b Martin, Liam. "Digdat – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  4. ^ Garratt-Stanley, Fred (1 February 2022). "DigDat - Pain Built · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "DigDat | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  6. ^ Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Ei8ht Mile by DigDat". Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Keith, James (17 January 2022). "UK Drill Star DigDat Returns With New Project 'Pain Built'". Complex Networks. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  11. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DIGDAT UNLEASHES BRAND-NEW PROJECT 'PAIN BUILT'". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  12. ^ Simpson, Joe (20 January 2022). "GRM EXCLUSIVE: IS 'PAIN BUILT' THE DIGDAT COMEBACK WE WERE HOPING FOR?". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  13. ^ "Taking a look at South London's up and coming musical talent in 2021". South London Press. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  14. ^ Kipling, Ella (15 July 2020). "Why did DigDat go to jail? Bouncer mentions jail time on MLC podcast!". hitc.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  15. ^ "What's on at the Old Bailey on June 10". 9 June 2024.
  16. ^
  17. ^ a b c "Discography DigDat". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  18. ^ a b c W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  19. ^ a b Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ W, Courtney (6 July 2022). "DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  22. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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