#49 - Building Through Virality w/ CamilosGarden

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