88Glam (mixtape)

88Glam (stylized as 88GLAM) is the eponymous debut mixtape by Canadian hip hop duo 88Glam. It was originally self-released on November 7, 2017. The mixtape was then reissued as 88Glam (Reloaded) on April 20, 2018, by XO Records and Republic Records as a deluxe edition with three new songs and a remix.[1] The mixtape features a sole guest appearance from Canadian rapper and label-mate Nav. The production on the mixtape was handled by Murda Beatz, WondaGurl, AlexOnWeed, Joseph L'étranger, and Villa Beatz, among others.[1][2]

88Glam
Original cover
Mixtape by
88Glam
ReleasedNovember 7, 2017 (2017-11-07) (initial)
April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20) (reissue)
Length55:11
LabelSelf-released (initial)
Producer
88Glam chronology
88Glam
(2017)		 88Glam2
(2018)

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" featuring Nav was released and directed by XO's co-founder Amir "Cash" Esmailian.[5] On December 7, 2017, the music video for "Big Tymers," premiered on Paper.[6]

Singles

Promotional singles

The mixtapes's lead promotional single, "12" was released on November 1, 2017.[3] The music video premiered on Billboard and was directed by Dan LeMoyne.

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

Credits adapted from Tidal[8] and SOCAN.[9]

88Glam – Standard edition[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."12"
AlexOnWeed3:15
2."Ricardo"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • Geisler
  • Aaron Watkins
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Villa Beatz
3:40
3."Bali" (featuring Nav)
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Villa Beatz
3:05
4."Ice on My Leash"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • Jeremy McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger3:04
5."Lavish"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger2:54
6."Big Tymers"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger2:45
7."Chemistry"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • Geisler
AlexOnWeed2:56
8."Give n Go"
2:54
9."Cake"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger3:31
10."Kyrie"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • Geisler
  • Watkins
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Villa Beatz
3:24
11."Baby Bro"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger4:03
12."Heisman"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • Geisler
  • Watkins
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Villa Beatz
3:00
13."Marina"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
Joseph L'étranger2:51
Total length:41:22
88Glam Reloaded – Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)[11]
No.TitleWriter(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'étranger2:59
16."On Sight"
  • Bissue
  • Burthwright
  • McIntyre
  • Geisler
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Joseph L'étranger
3:24
17."Bali (Remix)" (featuring Nav and 2 Chainz)
  • AlexOnWeed
  • Villa Beatz
4:19
Total length:55:11

Personnel

All programming is credited to the producers of each track, except where noted.[8]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[12] 95

References
  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.
  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.
  7. Glaysher, Scott (November 1, 2017). "88GLAM 88GLAM". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  8. "88GLAM RELOADED / 88GLAM". Tidal. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  9. "Public Repertoire". SOCAN. Type "Song" in the top search engine, click "Performer", type "Artist" in the bottom search engine and click "Submit". Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  10. "88Glam by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  11. "88Glam Reloaded by 88GLAM". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  12. "88Glam - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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