Fakemink
Fakemink | |
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| Also known as | 9090gate |
| Born | Vincenzo Camille January 29, 2005 |
| Genres | Cloud rap |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | EtnaVeraVela |
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Vincenzo Camille (born 29 January 2005), known professionally as Fakemink (stylised in lowercase) (previously 9090gate), is a British rapper and producer. A prominent member of London's underground hip hop scene, he has released many singles, including the viral "Easter Pink", and one studio album, London's Saviour.
Early life
[edit]Vincenzo Camille was born on 29 January 2005, in Essex. He is Punjabi on his paternal side, specifically from the Bhatia clan, and, maternally, he is primarily Algerian with some Palestinian ancestry.[citation needed] He began making music in FL Studio when he was ten years old, and started rapping in 2019.[1][2] Fakemink started his career under the name 9090gate; his first song on Spotify was a collaborative effort with fellow British rapper EsDeeKid and was listed to have been released under the year 1938.[3]
Career
[edit]Fakemink released his first 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 was shared by many music publications, with Pitchfork describing it as "Bloghouse meets cloud rap."[5][6][7][8]
On 12 July 2025, Canadian rapper Drake brought out Fakemink as a surprise guest at the Wireless Festival in London.[9] Following his appearance, he was recognized by other musicians such as Clairo, Yeat, Frank Ocean, and Timothée Chalamet.[10][11]
Fakemink was a friend of American rapper Nettspend and was set to release some collaborative work in the future,[12][13] but he released a diss track towards Nettspend on 6 October, titled "Look At Me", following an online conflict.[14] On 14 October, Playboi Carti brought out Fakemink at the Crypto.com Arena during the former's Antagonist Tour.[15][16]
The Guardian announced that Fakemink would be releasing a new album in early 2026.[17]
Personal life
[edit]Fakemink is Muslim. He abstains from alcohol as he does not find it enjoyable, and also due to religious adherence.[1][18]
Influences and artistry
[edit]Fakemink'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. Fakemink's other influences include Imogen Heap, Kanye West, Xaviersobased, Phreshboyswag, Drake, Hype Williams, and Nettspend.[19][1] Wendela Rang of New Wave Magazine called Fakemink "The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia".[20]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| London's Saviour |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Wild One |
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| Furever |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Art House" | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "ak58" | ||
| "godiva" | ||
| "real hospitality" | 2023 | |
| "Oh Tina" | ||
| "9God" | ||
| "HEY" | ||
| "YM" | ||
| "Medicine" | ||
| "Freebase" | ||
| "Im Just Bait" | ||
| "Hi, I'm blessed" | ||
| "Die Till You Live" | ||
| "Me and Rosh" | 2024 | |
| "Not Today" | ||
| "Fur Coat Life" | ||
| "RS11" | ||
| "Heartbroken" | ||
| "Little" | ||
| "I'm So Peng" | ||
| "Mink" | ||
| "Same Mistakes" | ||
| "Amnesia" | ||
| "Exotic Pop" | ||
| "Laced" | ||
| "Apples and Pears" | ||
| "London Pound Cake" | ||
| "In Smoke, We Trust" | ||
| "Orchid" (with Fimiguerrero) | ||
| "Zealousy" | ||
| "Nobody" | ||
| "Bhad Bhabie 2" | ||
| "Dust Freestyle" | ||
| "Lemon" | ||
| "Chipped Tooth Ballerinas" | ||
| "Ragebait" | ||
| "Wookies" | ||
| "Catty" | ||
| "Plush" (with Rada) | ||
| "Slurricane" (with EsDeeKid) | ||
| "Can't let go" | ||
| "Pink Picasso" | ||
| "Scary Life" | ||
| "Sniffany" | ||
| "Tropical Freestyle" | ||
| "Plum Freestyle" | ||
| "Youngest In Charge" | ||
| "Royal" | ||
| "Sour" | ||
| "Posh Thot" | ||
| "Thank God" | ||
| "Spend Money Lie" | ||
| "Deja Vu" | ||
| "Lemon Cherry Escort" | ||
| "I Kno" | ||
| "Disco Biscuit" | ||
| "Crush" (with ok) | ||
| "Ooh" (with GhostInnaFurCoat) | ||
| "Die Today" | ||
| "Shih Tzu" (with Xaviersobased) | ||
| "Oreoz" | ||
| "Secret" | ||
| "Brat" | ||
| "LVMH" | ||
| "Cats" | ||
| "So Blown" | ||
| "Dont Look Back" | ||
| "Nah #Freestyle" | ||
| "Cant Stop" | ||
| "No License" | ||
| "Ibiza" | ||
| "pj" | ||
| "Bite My Lip" | ||
| "Givenchy" | ||
| "Colder" | ||
| "PillowFight" (with ok) | ||
| "No Thanks" | ||
| "Training" | ||
| "Naughty or Nice" | ||
| "Bambi" | ||
| "Kacey Lola" | 2025 | |
| "War Clothes" | ||
| "Easter Pink" | ||
| "Receipt" (with wasse) | ||
| "I'm Dead" | ||
| "Face to Face" | ||
| "Milk" | ||
| "Music and Me" | ||
| "MAKKA" (with Ecco2k)[21] | ||
| "Under Your Skin" | ||
| "Snow White" | ||
| "Braces"[22] | ||
| "Fever" (with Buckshot) | ||
| "Crying" | ||
| "Punch" | ||
| "Look At Me" | ||
| "Fidelio"[23] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Adams, Solomon (12 November 2024). "fakemink wants to save London rap". No Bells. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Kylene, Jazmin (30 April 2025). "Meet fakemink, the UK Underground's Next Big Thing". Ones2Watch. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Pace-McCarrick, Solomon (8 July 2025). "The rise of Fakemink in 5 tracks". Dazed. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Fakemink's dropped yet another underground rap banger with Crush". The Face. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Green, Walden (13 February 2025). "fakemink: "Easter Pink"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (12 February 2025). "fakemink's 'Easter Pink' Is Exceptional". Clash. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "fakemink does it different with "Easter Pink"". GRM Daily. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Deville, Chris (13 February 2025). "fakemink Shares New Song "Easter Pink": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Watch Drake bring out Central Cee, Dave, Skepta, J Hus and more for his second night headlining Wireless Festival". NME. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (3 September 2025). "fakemink Deserves the Hype". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "fakemink, Drake & Frank Ocean Turn New York Show Into a Star-Makers' Ball". Rolling Stone. October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Emma, Matt (16 October 2025). "Underground artists take over NYFW: Fakemink & Nettspend team up as Love, Kelly independent show draws crowd to Midtown". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Hughes, James (26 September 2025). "We Pulled Up With Fakemink and Nettspend To The Coolest NYFW Party". NOTION. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (6 October 2025). "Look At Me – Song by fakemink". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (15 October 2025). "ASAP Rocky Brought Out By Playboi Carti During Los Angeles Tour Stop". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ Aron A. (17 October 2025). "Who Is fakemink? The UK Rapper Winning Co-Signs From Drake, Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ D'Souza, Shaad; Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (22 August 2025). "Fakemink's sugar-high rap and the week's best new tracks". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "fakemink Is The Hottest DIY Artist In The World Right Now Even Drake is a fan". DMY. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ Dazed (7 March 2025). "5 highlights from Plaqueboymax's UK underground livestream". Dazed. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Rang, Wendela (25 September 2025). "fakemink Is The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (15 May 2025). "fakemink / Ecco2k / Mechatok: "MAKKA" – Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (13 August 2025). "fakemink Shares New Song "Braces": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "fakemink — "Fidelio"". Stereogum. Retrieved 17 October 2025.