Sofia Camara (musician)
Sofia Camara | |
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| Origin | Terceira Island, Portugal |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Universal |
Sofia Camara is a Portuguese-Canadian[1] pop and R&B singer-songwriter. Her debut EP, Was I(t) Worth It? was released on Universal Music Canada in 2025.
Early life
Camara was born on Terceira Island, Portugal,[2] and raised in Toronto, Canada.[1] She started writing music at the age of 13.[3] In her teens, Camara would perform in public spaces, such as subway stations, and post videos of the performances on social media.[1] She went viral for her covers of songs by artists including Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.[4]
Career
In 2022, Camara signed with Universal Music Canada / 21 Entertainment and released the single "Never Be Yours", which reached number 19 on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40, number 22 on the Canada Hot Adult Contemporary chart, and number 34 on the Canada Adult Contemporary chart.[1][5] Her 2024 single "Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)" charted on Spotify's Viral 50 in Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway.[1] She and Dean Lewis collaborated on the 2025 single "With You", appearing on the deluxe edition of Lewis's album The Epilogue.[6]
On March 21, 2025, Camara released her debut EP, Was I(t) Worth It? on Universal Music Canada, featuring the previously released singles "Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)" and "Starlight" along with four new tracks. She co-wrote every song on the EP, with songwriters and producers including Lowell, Nathan Ferraro, and Mike Wise.[7] Her single "Girls Like You", released on May 30, 2025 and produced by Mike Wise, Donny Bravo, Nathan Ferraro, and Lowell, reached number 29 on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40.[5][6]
Performances
In 2023, Camara opened for Scott Helman on his Back Together tour, and for Virginia to Vegas on his Life Gets Interesting tour.[4] In 2024, she opened for Shawn Desman in Canada,[4] Alex Warren in Europe,[8] and Dean Lewis in the UK.[1] She also headlined a show in Europe and performed the Canadian national anthem before the CFL's Grey Cup championship game.[1] In 2025, she will perform at Osheaga Festival in Montreal and Lollapalooza in Chicago.[1]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | International Portuguese Music Awards | New Talent | Sofia Camara | Nominated[9] |
Discography
EP
| Title | Album details |
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| Was I(t) Worth It? |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Top 40 [5] |
CAN Hot AC [5] |
CAN AC [5] | |||||||||||
| "Without You" | 2021 | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||
| "Never Be Yours" | 2022 | 19 | 22 | 34 | |||||||||
| "Something Better" | 2023 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Different" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)" | 2024 | — | — | — | Was I(t) Worth It? | ||||||||
| "Starlight" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Myself" | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| "Do You Love Me" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "What Are You Waiting For?" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "With You" (with Dean Lewis) | 2025 | — | — | — | The Epilogue | ||||||||
| "Girls Like You" | 29 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Sofia Camara Turns Heartbreak into Pop Gold with Debut EP". Groove Volt. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST SOFIA CAMARA BARES HER SOUL IN NEW ANTHEM "NEVER BE YOURS"". East Portland Blog. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Sofia Camara". Wonderland. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Breakthrough Artist Sofia Camara Shares Heartbreaking New Ballad "Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)"". Artist and Fan. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Taylor-Singh, Heather (3 July 2025). "Canadian Pop Artist Sofia Camara Has a Strong Debut on the Billboard Canada Airplay Charts with 'Girls Like You'". Billboard Canada. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Sofia Camara Releases New Song "Girls Like You"". PM Studio. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Nachman, Neal (21 March 2025). "Breakthrough Pop Singer Sofia Camara Launches Debut EP, Was I(t) Worth It?". Tunes. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (30 May 2025). "Sofia Camara kicks off the summer with 'Girls Like You'". The Music Universe. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Da Silva, Lurdes (7 March 2024). "International Portuguese Music Awards announce 2024 nominations". The Herald News. Retrieved 1 August 2025.