Fakemink Explained

Vincenzo Camille (born 29 January 2005), known professionally as Fakemink (stylised in lowercase) and previously 9090gate, is a British rapper and producer. A member of London's underground hip hop scene, his releases include the viral "Easter Pink", and one studio album, London's Saviour.

Early life

Camille was born on 29 January 2005 in the Essex town of Basildon. He is of Indian Punjabi and Algerian descent. He began making music in FL Studio when he was ten years old, and started rapping in 2019.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Camille began his career under the name 9090gate; his first track on Spotify, "Tropical Remix", was a collaborative effort with fellow British rapper EsDeeKid and was listed to have been released under the year 1938.^[3]

After adopting the stage name Fakemink, Camille released his debut studio album, London's Saviour, on 22 December 2023. In 2024, he released over fifty singles.^[4] His 2025 single "Easter Pink" went viral and Pitchfork described it as "Bloghouse meets cloud rap."^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

On 12 July 2025, Canadian rapper Drake brought out Camille as a surprise guest at the Wireless Festival in London.^[9] Following his appearance, he was recognised by other musicians such as Clairo, Yung Lean, Yeat, Frank Ocean, and actor Timothée Chalamet.^{[10] [11]}

Camille was a friend of American rapper Nettspend and was set to release some collaborative work in the future,^{[12] [13]} but he released a speculated diss track towards Nettspend on 6 October, titled "Look At Me", following an online conflict.^[14] On 14 October, Playboi Carti brought out Camille at the Crypto.com Arena during the former's Antagonist Tour.^{[15] [16]} On 17 November, Camille was featured in a Supreme x True Religion Fall/Winter 2025 campaign.^{[17] [18]} Camille also performed at Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 that same month.^[19]

Camille will be releasing a new album, Terrified, in early 2026. An EP preceding the album, The Boy Who Cried Terrified, was released on 29 January 2026, Camille's 21st birthday.^[20] On 27 February, Camille made his fashion show debut with Gucci in Milan, with rappers such as Nettspend, Feng, and EsDeeKid, amongst others.^[21]

Influences and artistry

Camille's music has been described as a "mellowed" version of the jerk microgenre, although he does not consider himself part of it. He describes Dean Blunt as the "best artist of all time". He also cites the drums from Drake's 2011 song "Headlines" as a major early influence. Camille's other influences include Imogen Heap, Kanye West, Yung Lean, Xaviersobased, Phreshboyswag, Drake, Hype Williams, and Nettspend.^[22] Wendela Rang of New Wave Magazine called Camille "The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia".^[23]

Personal life

Camille is Muslim. He has said he abstains from alcohol both due to religious adherence and because he does not find it enjoyable.^[24]

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

List adapted from Apple Music.^[25]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Adams . Solomon . 12 November 2024 . fakemink wants to save London rap . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250213134211/https://nobells.blog/fakemink-interview/ . 13 February 2025 . 22 March 2025 . No Bells . en-US.
2. Web site: Kylene . Jazmin . 30 April 2025 . Meet fakemink, the UK Underground's Next Big Thing . 9 October 2025 . Ones2Watch.
3. Web site: Pace-McCarrick . Solomon . 8 July 2025 . The rise of Fakemink in 5 tracks . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250902104039/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/68204/1/londons-saviour-the-rise-of-fakemink-in-5-tracks-makka-blow-me . 2 September 2025 . 9 October 2025 . Dazed.
4. Web site: 18 November 2024 . Fakemink's dropped yet another underground rap banger with Crush . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250215183921/https://theface.com/music/fakemink-london-rapper-playlist-best-new-songs-arca-addison-rae . 15 February 2025 . 22 March 2025 . . en-gb.
5. Web site: Green . Walden . 13 February 2025 . fakemink: "Easter Pink" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250327194256/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/fakemink-easter-pink/ . 27 March 2025 . 22 March 2025 . . en-US.
6. Web site: Murray . Robin . 12 February 2025 . fakemink's 'Easter Pink' Is Exceptional . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250213134210/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/fakeminks-easter-pink-is-exceptional/ . 13 February 2025 . 22 March 2025 . . en-GB.
7. Web site: 12 February 2025 . fakemink does it different with "Easter Pink" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250321135439/https://grmdaily.com/fakemink-easter-pink/ . 21 March 2025 . 22 March 2025 . . en-GB.
8. Web site: Deville . Chris . 13 February 2025 . fakemink Shares New Song "Easter Pink": Listen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250217221727/https://www.stereogum.com/2296981/fakemink-easter-pink/music/ . 17 February 2025 . 22 March 2025 . . en.
9. Web site: 13 July 2025 . Watch Drake bring out Central Cee, Dave, Skepta, J Hus and more for his second night headlining Wireless Festival . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250824150924/https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-drake-bring-out-central-cee-dave-skepta-j-hus-and-more-for-his-second-night-headlining-wireless-festival-3878004 . 24 August 2025 . 16 July 2025 . NME . en-US.
10. Web site: Press-Reynolds . Kieran . 3 September 2025 . fakemink Deserves the Hype . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20251003160456/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/fakemink-deserves-the-hype/ . 3 October 2025 . 9 October 2025 . Pitchfork.
11. October 2025 . fakemink, Drake & Frank Ocean Turn New York Show Into a Star-Makers' Ball . 9 October 2025 . Rolling Stone.
12. Web site: Emma . Matt . 16 October 2025 . Underground artists take over NYFW: Fakemink & Nettspend team up as Love, Kelly independent show draws crowd to Midtown . 17 October 2025 . Rolling Stone UK.
13. Web site: Hughes . James . 26 September 2025 . We Pulled Up With Fakemink and Nettspend To The Coolest NYFW Party . 18 October 2025 . NOTION.
14. Web site: Cole . Alexander . 6 October 2025 . Look At Me – Song by fakemink . 9 October 2025 . HotNewHipHop.
15. Web site: Cole . Alexander . 15 October 2025 . ASAP Rocky Brought Out By Playboi Carti During Los Angeles Tour Stop . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20251015143430/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/952840-asap-rocky-playboi-carti-los-angeles-hip-hop-news . 15 October 2025 . 15 October 2025 . . en.
16. Web site: Aron A. . 17 October 2025 . Who Is fakemink? The UK Rapper Winning Co-Signs From Drake, Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean & More . 17 October 2025 . HotNewHipHop.
17. Web site: AlTauqi . Amal . 17 November 2025 . SPOTTED: fakemink Stars in Supreme x True Religion Fall/Winter 2025 Campaign . 18 November 2025 . PAUSE Online.
18. Web site: Bernstein . Elaina . 18 November 2025 . fakemink's Supreme Co‑Sign Is the Perfect Full‑Circle Close to His Meteoric Year . 18 November 2025 . Hypebeast.
19. Web site: Saponara . Michael . 19 November 2025 . Kali Uchis, Blood Orange & Fakemink Added to Tyler, the Creator's 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw Lineup . 24 November 2025 . . en.
20. News: D'Souza . Shaad . Beaumont-Thomas . Ben . 22 August 2025 . Fakemink's sugar-high rap and the week's best new tracks . 23 August 2025 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
21. Web site: Hypebeast Staff . February 26, 2026 . Rap’s New Underground Wave Hits Demna’s Gucci Milan Show With fakemink, Nettspend, Feng, Fimiguerrero & EsdeeKid . February 28, 2026 . . Hypebeast.
22. Web site: Dazed . 7 March 2025 . 5 highlights from Plaqueboymax's UK underground livestream . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250409152224/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/66317/1/5-highlights-from-plaqueboymaxs-uk-underground-livestream-yt-jim-legxacy-kwes-e . 9 April 2025 . 19 August 2025 . Dazed . en.
23. Web site: Rang . Wendela . 25 September 2025 . fakemink Is The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia . 16 October 2025 . New Wave Magazine.
24. Web site: 15 July 2025 . fakemink Is The Hottest DIY Artist In The World Right Now Even Drake is a fan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250729024729/https://dmy.co/features/fakemink-is-the-hottest-diy-artist-in-the-world-right-now . 29 July 2025 . 19 July 2025 . DMY . English.
25. Web site: fakemink on Apple Music . 27 October 2025 . Apple Music . en-US.
26. Web site: 22 August 2025 . Fakemink's sugar-high rap and the week's best new tracks . 14 December 2025 . . Guardian News & Media.
27. Web site: Press-Reynolds . Kieran . 15 May 2025 . fakemink / Ecco2k / Mechatok: "MAKKA" – Track Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20251007061845/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/fakemink-ecco2k-mechatok-makka/ . 7 October 2025 . 18 October 2025 . Pitchfork.
28. Web site: Christgau . Robert . 13 August 2025 . fakemink Shares New Song "Braces": Listen . 18 October 2025 . Stereogum.
29. Web site: 11 October 2025 . "Look At Me": Fakemink's Low Quality Sound Continues On Poor New Song . 14 December 2025 . Stanisland . Stanisland Magazine.
30. Web site: fakemink — "Fidelio" . 17 October 2025 . Stereogum.
31. Web site: fakemink – "Black Jeep" (feat. FimiGuerrero) . 13 December 2025 . . Tom Breihan.