DigDat
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Birth name | Darren Diggs |
Born | Lewisham, London, England |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2018-Present[1] |
Website | www |
Darren Diggs, known professionally as DigDat, is a British rapper and songwriter from Lewisham, South London.[2] His single "Airforce" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 in September 2018.[3] The track then peaked at number 20 in December following the release of the remix featuring Krept and Konan and K Trap - this was the first time a drill track had entered the top 20.[4] His next single, "No Cap" with Loski, reached number 51 on the same chart in February 2019.[5]
Career
2017–2020: Beginnings and EIGHT MILE
DigDat began rapping in 2017. 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 and the track then peaked at number 20 in December, 2018. DigDat became known as the first artist who charted with a drill track that had entered the top 20 in the UK.
He released his debut album EI8HT MILE on January 17, 2020 with features from K-Trap, D-Block Europe, Tee Grizzley, Aitch amongst others.[7]
Discography
- 2020: EI8HT MILE
References
- ^ Martin, Liam. "Digdat - Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Oke, Tobi (8 January 2019). "Ones To Watch: 19 UK Emcees For The Win In 2019". Complex. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Evans, Mel (4 December 2018). "Giggs slams Krept & Konan as 'frauds' in scathing message". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "No Cap". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Airforce". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Ei8ht Mile by DigDat, retrieved 14 January 2020