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DigDat
Birth nameNathan Tokosi[1]
Born (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999 (age 24)[2]
Deptford, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • 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[edit]

2018–2020: Beginnings and Ei8ht Mile[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

At the age of 13, 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, possession of a firearm & possession of ammunition in relation to a shooting that had occurred in Notting Hill in November 2023.[1]

Discography[edit]

Mixtapes[edit]

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[5]
Ei8ht Mile 12
Pain Built[15]
  • 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[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[5]
"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"[15] — Pain Built
"VV"[15] —
"How High" 2021 90
"Life Support"[17] 2022 — Non-album singles
"Bentayga"[18] —
"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[edit]

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[5]
"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[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[edit]

  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. ^ a b c W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ W, Courtney (6 July 2022). "DigDat Returns With New Heater "Life Support"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  18. ^ W, Courtney (14 January 2022). "DigDat Unleashes Brand-New Project 'Pain Built'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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