88Camino

Shakqueel Malcolm De’shon Burthwright (born June 14, 1992), known professionally as 88Camino, is a Canadian rapper, 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 rapper Derek Wise.[1][2]

88Camino
Birth nameShakqueel Malcolm De’shon Burthwright
Also known as
  • Camino
  • Mino
  • Mino Threat
  • Mino Ranger
  • Drew Howard
Born (1992-06-14) June 14, 1992
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
OriginTulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Formerly of88Glam
Websiteeightcamino.com

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.[3] When he turned 16, he started recording music in his closet, after previously being inspired by American rappers like Lil Wayne.[3][4]

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.[4] His music caught the attention of an artist manager, who later connected him with Filipino-Canadian rapper Russell, who was known as D-Pryde at the time. This helped him gain his initial spotlight in the Toronto music scene, although he later split ways in search of a new sound, making a departure of the bubblegum rap music he was creating at the time.[3]

2012–2017: Get Home Safe

In the summer of 2012, he joined a group named "Get Home Safe" with fellow Canadian rappers Derek Wise and Jazz Cartier. He would also start using the moniker "88Camino" as a nickname. They would frequently make cameo appearances in music videos that feature The Weeknd, most notably in "King of the Fall" and "Reminder".[5]

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.[6] Camino and Wise began teasing their collaborative project during the summer of 2017.[7]

2017–present: 88Glam
Main article: 88Glam

On November 1, 2017, Billboard premiered the music video for "12" from a newly formed duo with Wise named 88Glam, with him permanently rebranding himself as "88Camino". The music video also featured a cameo appearance by The Weeknd.[8] 88Glam, the self-titled debut project by 88Glam was released on November 7, 2017.[2]

88Glam released 88Glam Reloaded on April 20, 2018, after officially signing to XO and Republic Records.[9] On November 15, 2018, 88Glam released their second album 88Glam2, through XO and Republic.[10]

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.[11] However, the album has been delayed due to 88Glam's departure from the labels.[12][13] 88Glam, instead, released a new mixtape independently titled New Mania on June 26, 2020.[14] 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 (as Drew Howard)[15]
Music to Soothe the Savage Youth (as Drew Howard; with Birthday Boy)[16]
  • Released: October 26, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Social Suicide (as Drew Howard)[17]
  • Released: March 30, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist
Title Year Album
"Uncle Tona" (as Drew Howard)[18] 2014 non-album single
"You're Not My Mans" (as Drew Howard)[19] 2015 88Camino.com
"Anuva Wun" (as Drew Howard; featuring Derek Wise)[6] 2016 non-album single
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"I Can Tell" (as Drew Howard)[20] 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[18] Premiered on Complex.
"You're Not My Mans"[21] 2016

With 88Glam
  • 88Glam (2017; re-released in 2018)
  • 88Glam2 (2018)
  • New Mania (2020)
  • Heaven Can Wait (2021)
  • Close to Heaven Far from God (2022)

See also

References
  1. Kivanç, Jake. "The Essential Guide to Downtown Toronto Rap". Noisey. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  2. Penrose, Nerisha. "Toronto Duo 88Glam Announces Self-Titled Debut, Shares '12' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  3. "Drew Howard Embraces the Weirdness of Rap". www.vice.com.
  4. "XO-Affiliated Duo 88GLAM (Derek Wise & 88 Camino) Make Music for Luxurious Late Nights". Audible Treats. November 7, 2017.
  5. Cruz, Josephine. "The Weeknd Just Dropped a New Music Video For "Reminder"". Complex. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  6. Cheung, HP. "Drew Howard & Derek Wise Link Up for "Anuva Wun"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  7. Cruz, Josephine. "Derek Wise and 88Camino Debut 88Glam Project With "12"". Complex. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  8. Gonzalez, Eddie. "The Weeknd's New XO Act 88Glam Looks And Sounds Like A Finished Product On '12'". Uproxx. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  9. Berry, Peter A. "88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project – XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  10. MVP, Issa. "88GLAM '88GLAM 2' Debut Premiere Album Stream". OnSMASH. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  11. Okon, Wongo (March 6, 2020). "88 Glam Announces 'Close To Heaven Far From God' Album With Their New Boastful Single". UPROXX. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  12. A, Aron. "XO's 88GLAM Break Silence On New Music Amid Break Up Rumors". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  13. Gheciu, Alex Nino. "88GLAM Talk 'New Mania,' Leaving XO, and That 'Independent Flex'". Complex. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  14. A, Aron. "88GLAM Run Up The Bands On "Dance For Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  15. "PREMIERE: Drew Howard - 88Camino.com EP". HYPEBEAST. August 25, 2015.
  16. "Drew Howard And Birthday Boy Present New Possibilities For Toronto On Music to Soothe the Savage Youth". The FADER.
  17. "Drew Howard Is Back With Three New Tracks". HYPEBEAST. March 30, 2016.
  18. "Premiere: Watch Drew Howard's "Uncle Tona" Video". Complex.
  19. "Drew Howard's "You're Not My Mans" Is A Crew Anthem For All Seasons". The FADER.
  20. "Inglorious by Derek Wise on Apple Music". iTunes Store.
  21. "Watch the Sobering Reality of Rejection in Drew Howard's New Video "You're Not My Mans"". www.vice.com.
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