88Glam (mixtape)

88Glam (stylized in all caps) is the self-titled debut mixtape by Canadian hip hop duo 88Glam. It was 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]

88Glam
Mixtape by 88Glam
Released	November 7, 2017 (2017-11-07)
Length	55:11
Label	Self-released
Producer	AlexOnWeed Cahl Miller Cubeatz Joseph L'étranger Murda Beatz WondaGurl Villa Beatz Yung Shrimp Tempura
88Glam chronology
88Glam (2017) 88Glam2 (2018)
Singles from 88Glam
"12" Released: November 1, 2017 "Bali" Released: November 7, 2017 "Big Tymers" Released: December 7, 2017

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]

The lead single of the mixtape, "12", the duo's debut single, was released on November 1, 2017.^[3] The music video premiered on Billboard and was directed by Dan LeMoyne. The second single, "Bali", which features Canadian rapper Nav, the duo's now-former labelmate from XO, was released alongside the mixtape on November 7, 2017.^[5] The third and final single, "Big Tymers", was released on December 7, 2017.^[6]

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 performance for 88Glam

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

References

1. Berry, Peter A. (April 25, 2018). "88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project". XXL. 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. from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
3. Cruz, Josephine (November 1, 2017). "Derek Wise and 88 Camino Debut 88Glam Project With "12"". Complex. 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. 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. 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. from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
7. Glaysher, Scott (November 1, 2017). "88GLAM 88GLAM". Exclaim!. from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
8. "88Glam by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
9. "88Glam Reloaded by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
10. "Billboard 200: Week of December 2, 2017". Billboard. November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.