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88Camino

b. 1992

Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter

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Born 1992. 88Camino is a rapper, singer, songwriter and musician.

Shakqueel Malcolm De'shon Burthwright (born June 14, 1992), known professionally as 88Camino, is a Canadian hip-hop singer and songwriter. He was formerly signed to Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd's record label, XO and Republic Records, under the hip hop duo 88Glam with his friend, fellow Canadian singer Derek Wise.

Early life Shakqueel Malcolm De'shon Burthwright was born in the Scarborough region of Toronto on June 14, 1992, to Debbie Howard and Peter Burthwright. When he was eight years old, he moved with his mother to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the United States, where he stayed until Grade 10 before returning to Canada, residing in Ajax. When he turned 16, he started recording music in his closet, after previously being inspired by American rappers like Lil Wayne.

Career 2009–2012: Career beginnings Around 2009, he started posting his music online under the name "Drew Howard", a combination of his middle name and his mother's maiden name.

After the disbandment of the group, Camino and Wise remained in touch and collaborated frequently and previously worked together on his single "Anuva Wun" and "I Can Tell" from Wise's 2017 debut album Inglorious. Camino and Wise began teasing their collaborative project during the summer of 2017.

2017–present: 88Glam

On March 5, 2020, revealed an upcoming album titled Close to Heaven Far from God which was set to be released on April 17, 2020, through XO and Republic. However, the album has been delayed due to 88Glam's departure from the labels. 88Glam, instead, released a new mixtape independently titled New Mania on June 26, 2020. Close to Heaven Far from God was finally released independently on August 26, 2022, after more than two years of teasing, with major changes from the original tracklist.

Solo discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details 88Camino.com Released: August 25, 2015 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Music to Soothe the Savage Youth Released: October 26, 2015 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Social Suicide Released: March 30, 2016 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist Title Year Album "Uncle Tona" 2014 "You're Not My Mans" 2015 88Camino.com "Anuva Wun" 2017 Derek Wise Inglorious

Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released, with directors Title Year Director(s) Notes "Uncle Tona" 2014 Tristan C-M 2016

With 88Glam 88Glam (2017; re-released in 2018) New Mania (2020) Heaven Can Wait (2021) Close to Heaven Far from God (2022)

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Who is 88Camino?

Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter

When was 88Camino born?

88Camino was born on 14 June 1992 in Scarborough, Toronto.

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88Camino is a rapper, singer, songwriter and musician.

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· Wikipedia: 88Camino

· Wikidata: Q108272179

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