Dan Bull

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This article is about the British rapper and songwriter. For the Australian politician, see Dan Bull (politician).

Dan Bull
Bull in a YouTube video in 2012
Bull in a YouTube video in 2012
Background information
Also known asDouglby
Born
Daniel George L. Bull

(1986-03-27) March 27, 1986 (age 40)
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
Years active2006–present
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2006–present
GenreMusic
Subscribers3.3 million
Views1.19 billion
Last updated: July 9, 2025

Daniel George L. Bull (born 27 March 1986) is a British rapper and songwriter known best for his songs about video games, which he publishes on his YouTube channel.

Biography

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Daniel George L. Bull[1] was born on 27 March[2] 1986,[1] is from Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, England.[3]

Bull has released songs on subjects such as YouTube issues, digital rights, the music industry, and gaming.[4][5][6] Bull's actions have gained attention, specifically from the TalkTalk Group, who requested to team up with him against the Digital Economy Bill.[7]

Bull's music was featured in the British press as part of attempts to save BBC Radio 6,[8][9] campaign against the Digital Economy Bill,[10] and protest in favour of filesharing.[11] He was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome,[12] which is referenced in some of his songs, such as "A Portrait of the Autist".

Bull creates gaming raps, ranging with the subgenres nerdcore, political and comedy hip hop. He was briefly partnered with Machinima; however, due to a dispute, he now uploads videos independently.[13]

Bull's album Face was released in December 2011. The 12-track album includes ten brand new songs as well as the 2010 tracks "America" and "John Lennon". The album focuses on topics such as medical recovery, war, love, autism, alcoholism, and pride.[14]

On 27 March 2015, he released his fourth album, Bullmatic. It is Bull's re-imagining of Nas' classic 1994 album Illmatic: for example, Nas' "N.Y. State of Mind" is re-imagined as "U.K. State of Mind".[15]

Bull released the song "Robocopyright" in March 2019, which criticises Article 13 of the proposed Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.[16]

Discography

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Singles

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Dan Bull singles[17]
Title Artist Year Peak
UK R&B		 Peak
UK Ind.
"Generation of Gaming"[6] Dan Bull 2010
"Minecraft Epic Rap"[18] Dan Bull 2011
"Sharing is Caring" Dan Bull 2012 35 9
"Kicky Kicky Flow" Dan Bull ft The Yogscast 2013 22
"Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom" Dan Bull 2014
"Robocopyright"[16] Dan Bull 2019

Studio albums

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  • Safe (Freshnut, 2009)[19]

References

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