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 of the song "Bali".[1] The mixtape originally featured a solo guest appearance from Canadian rapper and former label-mate Nav, with American rapper 2 Chainz later being added. 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) (initial) April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20) (reissue deluxe)
Length	55:11
Label	Self-released (initial) XO Republic (reissue)
Producer	88Glam (exec.) Yung Shrimp Tempura (also exec.) AlexOnWeed Cahl Miller Cubeatz Joseph L'étranger Murda Beatz WondaGurl Villa Beatz
88Glam chronology
88Glam (2017) 88Glam2 (2018)
Reissue deluxe edition cover

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
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

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

88Glam – Standard edition[10]

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 Geisler Watkins Navraj Goraya	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 Kevin Gomringer Tim 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)[11]

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 Geisler Watkins Goraya Tauheed Epps	AlexOnWeed Villa Beatz	4:19
Total length:				55:11

Personnel

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

Musicians Alex Geisler – keyboards (tracks 1–3, 7, 10, 12, 16, 17) Aaron Watkins – keyboards (tracks 2, 3, 10, 12, 17) Joseph L'étranger – keyboards (tracks 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16) Shane Lindstrom – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8) Ebony Oshunrinde – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8) Kevin Gomringer – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8) Tim Gomringer – keyboards (track 8), programming (track 8) Cahl Miller – keyboards (track 14) Yung Shrimp Tempura – keyboards (track 14)

Technical Alex Geisler – recording (all tracks), mixer (all tracks) Quincy Nanatakyi – recording assistant (tracks 1, 4–8, 14) Aaron Watkins – recording assistant (tracks 2, 3, 9–13, 15–17) Additional personnel Mihailo Andic – art direction Andrew Park – art direction The 97 – photography

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.