Singer Scorp.io Launches New Era

Las Vegas singer Cameron Calloway is stepping away from the stage name he used for more than a decade. The move signals a shift in his artistic identity and a return to the nickname his family used when he was growing up.

The artist, now known as Scorp.io, will release his self-produced debut album, Venus, My Love, on November 13. The record marks his first full-length project under the new moniker. An album release show is scheduled for the same day at the Beverly Theater.

The name change is tied to his middle name and his zodiac sign, though he notes he is actually a Taurus. He explains that the dual identity created a disconnect between his public and private selves.

“I always was called Scorp.io from my family growing up,” he says. “Outside of the house, I was always Cameron. … I always felt more me at home.”

Calloway rose to prominence in Las Vegas during a period of musical growth. He performed alongside bands like the Rusty Maples, Same Sex Mary, and The Lique. His style featured acoustic guitar and a high-pitched falsetto that fit the local scene.

He formed a close bond with Rasar Amani, the frontman of The Lique. The two described their connection as a deep emotional link. Amani died in 2021, an event that coincided with the end of Calloway’s long-term relationship.

The combination of losses left the musician feeling uncertain about his identity. He spent long periods in solitude processing those events. “When he passed away, then other things happened, there was a moment where I was like, I don’t know who I am without the support system,” he says. “These people I’ve cared about for a long time … it’s like my confidence was gone.”

The new album explores themes of love, desire, and vulnerability. Scorp.io says holding onto softness is central to his identity as a Black and Filipino man. The record is driven by hypnotic melodies and hazy vocals. On the single “Candlelight (Venus),” he describes lovemaking as an intentional act. On “Lay With Me,” he urges a partner to drop her guard.

He cites bell hooks’ book All About Love as an influence on how he approaches romance. He aims to express that sensitivity is acceptable. “A lot of music right now, it’s almost like anti-love,” he says. “I think it’s really affecting the spirit of humanity … There was sincerity and devotion and love that I think is missing in a lot of songs.”

The show on November 13 features Scorp.io, B. Rose, and Sobe. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced at $16.