88Glam (mixtape)

88Glam
88Glam
Mixtape by 88Glam
Released	November 7, 2017 (initial); April 20, 2018 (reissue deluxe)
Length	55:11
Label	Self-released (initial); XO; Republic (reissue);
Producer	88Camino (exec.); Derek Wise (exec.); Yung Shrimp Tempura (also exec.); AlexOnWeed; Cahl Miller; Cubeatz; Joseph L'étranger; Murda Beatz; WondaGurl; Villa Beatz;
88Glam chronology

88Glam (stylized in all caps) is the self-titled debut mixtape by Canadian hip hop duo 88Glam. It was originally self-released on November 7, 2017. The mixtape was features a sole guest appearance from Nav. It was re-released through XO Records and Republic Records, on April 20, 2018. It features an additional guest appearance from 2 Chainz.^[1] The production on the mixtape was handled by Murda Beatz, WondaGurl, Cubeatz, AlexOnWeed, Joseph L'étranger, and Villa Beatz, among others.^[1]^[2]

Background and release

On October 31, 2017, the duo hosted a listening party for friends and family in Toronto.^[3] In a statement with Billboard, the duo states,

88GLAM was an idea that people saw the potential for before we did. It's rare that two different aesthetics can meet the way ours do and create something so organic.^[4]

On November 7, 2017, the music video for "Bali", which features Canadian rapper and fellow XO Records labelmate Nav, was released and directed by XO's co-founder and manager, Cash.^[5] On December 7, 2017, the music video for "Big Tymers," premiered on Paper.^[6] The mixtapes's first promotional single, "12" was released on November 1, 2017.^[3] The music video premiered on Billboard and was directed by Dan LeMoyne.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Exclaim!	6/10^[7]

Scott Glaysher of Exclaim! wrote that the album is best enjoyed for what it is: "a satisfying, distorted trap-a-thon with plenty of hearty beats and boastful bravado."^[7]

Track listing

*88Glam* – Standard edition^[8]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"12"	Derek Bissue Shakqueel Burthwright Alexander Geisler	AlexOnWeed	3:15
2.	"Ricardo"	Bissue Burthwright Geisler Aaron Watkins	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	3:40
3.	"Bali" (featuring Nav)	Bissue Burthwright Navraj Goraya Geisler Watkins	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	3:05
4.	"Ice on My Leash"	Bissue Burthwright Jeremy McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	3:04
5.	"Lavish"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	2:54
6.	"Big Tymers"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	2:45
7.	"Chemistry"	Bissue Burthwright Geisler	AlexOnWeed	2:56
8.	"Give n Go"	Bissue Burthwright Shane Lindstrom Ebony Oshunrinde Tim Gomringer Kevin Gomringer	Murda Beatz WondaGurl Cubeatz	2:54
9.	"Cake"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	3:31
10.	"Kyrie"	Bissue Burthwright Geisler Watkins	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	3:24
11.	"Baby Bro"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	4:03
12.	"Heisman"	Bissue Burthwright Geisler Watkins	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	3:00
13.	"Marina"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	2:51
Total length:				41:22

*88Glam Reloaded* – Reissue deluxe edition (bonus tracks)^[9]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
14.	"Twin Turbo"	Bissue Burthwright Cahl Miller Quincy Nanatakyi	Miller Yung Shrimp Tempura	3:07
15.	"Celebrity Crush"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre	Joseph L'étranger	2:59
16.	"On Sight"	Bissue Burthwright McIntyre Geisler	AlexOnWeed Joseph L'étranger	3:24
17.	"Bali" (Remix) (featuring Nav and 2 Chainz)	Bissue Burthwright Goraya Tauheed Epps Geisler Watkins	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	4:19
Total length:				55:11

Personnel

All programming is credited to the producers of each track, except where noted.

Musicians

AlexOnWeed – keyboards (tracks 1–3, 7, 10, 12, 16, 17)
Villa Beatz – keyboards (tracks 2, 3, 10, 12, 17)
Joseph L'étranger – keyboards (tracks 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16)
Murda Beatz – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8)
WondaGurl – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8)
Cubeatz – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8)
Cahl Miller – keyboards (track 14)
Yung Shrimp Tempura – keyboards (track 14)

Technical

AlexOnWeed – recording (all tracks), mixer (all tracks)
Yung Shrimp Tempura – recording assistant (tracks 1, 4–8, 14)
Villa Beatz – recording assistant (tracks 2, 3, 9–13, 15–17)

Additional personnel

Mihailo Andic – art direction, photography
Andrew Park – art direction

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[10]	95

References

^ ^a ^b Berry, Peter A. (April 25, 2018). "88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project". XXL. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ HP Cheung (April 21, 2018). "88 Glam & NAV Recruit 2 Chains For "Bali" Remix". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Cruz, Josephine (November 1, 2017). "Derek Wise and 88 Camino Debut 88Glam Project With "12"". Complex. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ Penrose, Nerisha (November 1, 2017). "Toronto Duo 88Glam Announces Self-Titled Debut, Shares '12' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ Huynh, Davis (November 7, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: XO-Affiliate 88GLAM Drops New Mixtape & "Bali" Video Featuring Nav". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ Valentine, Claire (December 7, 2017). "Riccardo Tisci & Weeknd-Approved Duo 88GLAM Premiere 'Big Tymers' Video". Paper. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Glaysher, Scott (November 1, 2017). "88GLAM 88GLAM". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ "88Glam by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ "88Glam Reloaded by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
^ "88Glam - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[XXL-1] Berry, Peter A. (April 25, 2018). "88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project". XXL. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[2] HP Cheung (April 21, 2018). "88 Glam & NAV Recruit 2 Chains For "Bali" Remix". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[Complex-3] Cruz, Josephine (November 1, 2017). "Derek Wise and 88 Camino Debut 88Glam Project With "12"". Complex. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[4] Penrose, Nerisha (November 1, 2017). "Toronto Duo 88Glam Announces Self-Titled Debut, Shares '12' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[5] Huynh, Davis (November 7, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: XO-Affiliate 88GLAM Drops New Mixtape & "Bali" Video Featuring Nav". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[6] Valentine, Claire (December 7, 2017). "Riccardo Tisci & Weeknd-Approved Duo 88GLAM Premiere 'Big Tymers' Video". Paper. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[Exclaim-7] Glaysher, Scott (November 1, 2017). "88GLAM 88GLAM". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[8] "88Glam by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[9] "88Glam Reloaded by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[10] "88Glam - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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