In this episode, Folarin is joined by musical artist CamilosGarden. They get into his journey through different genres and why he’s now focused on building a sound that’s more authentic to his roots. CamilosGarden talks about his creative process, his obsession with music videos and cinematography, and what it’s like navigating the highs and lows of virality. They also cover his On The Radar appearances, going on tour with Lil Tjay (including performing at the O2 Arena), working with ASAP Ferg, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - 132K Listeners at 23 Years Old

4:20 – Growing Up in Queens + Colombian Roots

7:00 – From Boom-Bap to Melodic Pop

10:15 – Finding His Sound & Not “Skipping Steps”

14:05 – Creative Process & Writing Catchy Hooks

17:40 – Why Music Videos Matter

21:10 – “All I Want for Christmas Is Drill” Goes Viral

25:30 – The Highs & Lows of Virality

29:15 – On The Radar + Artistic Growth

32:45 – Touring with Lil Tjay & Performing at the O2 Arena

35:40 – Working with ASAP Ferg

37:30 – TikTok Strategy & Building a Fanbase

39:30 – “Nobody Owes You Anything” Mindset

41:00 – What 2026 Looks Like