Darren McGarvey, also known by the stage name “Loki”, is a Scottish comedian, hip-hop recording artist, and political commentator. He was also an activist during the Scottish Independence referendum last year. In addition to being an artist, he is also from a musical and political family: his sister is the former MSP Rosie McGarvey. He has said that his music influences his comedy.
This artist has released several albums of political comedy and cultural satire, as well as scores of solo stand up comedy albums. The last two albums, 2021’s “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” and 2021’s “Take Me Out” were notable covers by The Rolling Stones. His most popular songs on the album “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” were entitled “White Britain” and “Wasted.” He went on to have several hits throughout the UK and the U.S., but his career has been relatively short compared to some of his contemporaries.
A look at his resume shows that he has created several characters for stage performances, including a rapper known as Warfield II. He is also known for his voice over work. Most notable are his appearances on the television series Kung Fu, American Gods, Family Guy, Family Ties, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, and the movie Shrek. He has also opened for numerous artists including U2, Kanye West, The Roots, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rihanna, and many others. Overall, he is a versatile artist with a large following of fans.