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. He is best known for his production on

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's 2022 single "

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", which entered the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He is recognized for his

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, "MC, make another hit!". Since 2021, he has worked extensively with artists such as Sugarhill Ddot, BBG Steppaa,

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IShowSpeed Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), known online as IShowSpeed or Speed, is an American YouTuber, online personality and online streamer. He is known for his dramatic and energetic behavior showcased in his variety live streams, ...

, and

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Early life

Camara was born in

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. Camara first began making beats using

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where he would post his tracks onto

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Career

Camara first posted beats to his

along with his friend Babyboy SBB, where they would gain tens of thousands of plays. He later started posting them onto

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. In March 2021, rapper

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would release his breakout single "Heartbroken", which was produced by Camara. They would then work on various songs such as "I Am Newark", "Bullet", and "Bandthoven". In November 2021, Camara produced the song "Shake" by YouTuber

, which became a viral hit. IShowSpeed would also

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Camara on the song, as one of the songs' few intelligible lyrics. This attracted the attention of

, and Camara subsequently worked with the artist to produce their 2022 single, "

". The song peaked at number ten on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching Camara's furthest commercial success. Camara also debuted as a recording artist, producing his own material, beginning with his single "Dancing Ass Nigga" in March of that year. In July 2023, he released a follow-up single "Face Down" featuring

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and

. He was signed by Steven "Steve-O" Carless to Warner Records. Since then, he has worked on projects with artists such as Sugarhill Ddot, BBG Steppaa, and

B-Lovee Qwayshawn Cannon (born December 12, 2000), known professionally as B-Lovee, is an American rapper. Born in Queens, he began his music career in 2015, pausing it until 2020, when he released his debut EP, ''Courtlandtbaby''. He went viral after rel ...

Early life

Career

Discography

Singles

Production discography

Charted singles

Notes

References