DigDat

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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
Website digdat8.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]

Contents

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]

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

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
UK
[5] 		UK R&B
[16] 		IRE
[17]
Ei8ht Mile121363
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

As lead artist

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak 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)		206—
"No Cap"
(with Loski)		20195126—Mad Move
"Guten Tag"
(with Hardy Caprio)		18671Non-album single
"New Dior"
(featuring D-Block Europe)		168—Ei8ht Mile
"Daily Duppy"
(with GRM Daily)		———Non-album single
"8 Style II"202071——Ei8ht Mile
"Ei8ht Mile"
(featuring Aitch)		9734
"Assassin Creed" [18] ———Pain Built
"VV" [18] ———
"How High"202190——
"Life Support" [21] 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.
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[5] 		UK
R&B/HH
[19] 		IRE
[17]
"Friday"
(Kenny Allstar featuring DigDat)		20196238—Non-album single
"Change"
(Deno featuring DigDat)		5335—Eye 2 Eye
"F.N (UK Remix)"
(Lil Tjay featuring DigDat)		———Non-album singles
"808"
(Da Beatfreakz featuring DigDat, Dutchavelli and B Young)		2020201364
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Back 2 Back"2018 Headie One The One Two
"Mosh Pit"2019Headie One, Rv Drillers x Trappers II
"Pay Less"Bouncer, SwiftThe Come Up

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  15. ↑ "What's on at the Old Bailey on June 10". 9 June 2024.
  16. ↑
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  19. 1 2 Peak R&B chart positions in the UK:
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