Fakemink

Biography

Vincenzo Nischal Camille Bhatia (born 29 January 2005), known professionally as Fakemink (stylised in lowercase) and previously 9090gate, is an English rapper and producer. He has been credited with popularising the UK underground rap scene.
His notable releases include the viral single "Easter Pink×Easter Pink17 January 2025 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Easter Pink1:25", his debut mixtape, London's Saviour, as well as the EP The Boy Who Cried Terrified. His debut studio album, Terrified, released on 22 May 2026.

Early life

Vincenzo Nischal Camille Bhatia was born on 29 January 2005 in Ilford, East London and was raised there subsequently until the age of 5. After which, his family moved to the town of Basildon in Essex. He is of Indian Punjabi and Algerian descent. He began making music in FL Studio when he was nine years old, on a pirated version of FL Studio from his father's hard drive.

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 August 19th 2024.
Camille released his debut mixtape, London's Saviour, on 22 December 2023, shortly before adopting the stage name Fakemink. In 2024, he released over fifty singles. His 2025 single "Easter Pink×Easter Pink17 January 2025 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Easter Pink1:25" went viral and Pitchfork described it as "Bloghouse meets cloud rap."

On 12 July 2025, Canadian rapper Drake brought out Fakemink as a surprise guest at the Wireless Festival in London. Following his appearance, he was recognised by other musicians such as Clairo, Yung Lean, Yeat, Frank Ocean, and actor Timothée Chalamet. Fakemink was a friend of American rapper Nettspend and was set to release some collaborative work in the future, but he released a speculated diss track towards Nettspend on 6 October, titled "Look At Me×Look at Me10 October 2025 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Look at Me2:02", following an online conflict. On 14 October, Playboi Carti brought out Fakemink at the Crypto.com Arena during the former's Antagonist Tour. On 17 November, Fakemink was featured in a Supreme x True Religion Fall/Winter 2025 campaign. Fakemink also performed at Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 that same month.
An EP preceding his album Terrified, The Boy Who Cried Terrified, was released on 29 January 2026, Fakemink's 21st birthday. On 27 February, Fakemink made his fashion show debut with Gucci in Milan, with rappers such as Nettspend, Feng, and EsDeeKid, amongst others. Fakemink embarked on his North American and European "A Terrible Beauty" tour from April to July 2026 in support of his album Terrified. On 10 April 2026, Fakemink made his debut at Coachella 2026 where he performed at the Gobi Tent. Fakemink made his debut at Rolling Loud 2026 on 9 May 2026. His album Terrified (stylised as Terrified .×Terrified .22 May 2026 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 19 tracks1Terrified .1:312All Eyes on Me3:183Playlist .2:384Creep2:195Like a Virgin2:356Jungle-Affair .1:38751 Ttashpel Pony Ave .2:058Hard Candy2:239Rewind2:3110Essex Girls .2:5111Night , Blooming Jasmine .2:5912Wrong Relief2:2113Fire & Ice .7:0314Kiss of Death2:5215Creed .2:5716Tell Me What You're Missing .2:3317Forget me Not .3:1018Rétard Angel .2:5319Etna .4:57) was released on 22 May 2026.

Influences and artistry

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, Yung Lean, Xaviersobased, Phreshboyswag, Drake, James Blunt, and The Futureheads. Wendela Rang of New Wave Magazine called Fakemink "The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia".

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.