88Glam (mixtape) explained

88Glam
Type:	mixtape
Artist:	88Glam
Cover:	88Glam.jpg
Length:	55:11
Label:	Self-released
Next Title:	88Glam2
Next Year:	2018

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. 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,

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.^[4] The third and final single, "Big Tymers", was released on December 7, 2017.^[5]

Critical reception

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."

Personnel

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

Musicians

• AlexOnWeed – keyboards
• Villa Beatz – keyboards
• Joseph L'étranger – keyboards
• Murda Beatz – keyboards, programming
• WondaGurl – keyboards, programming
• Cubeatz – keyboards, programming
• Cahl Miller – keyboards
• Yung Shrimp Tempura – keyboards

Technical

• AlexOnWeed – recording, mixer
• Yung Shrimp Tempura – recording assistant
• Villa Beatz – recording assistant

Additional personnel

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

Charts

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Peak position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[6]	95

Notes and References

1. Web site: 88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project. XXL. Berry. Peter A.. April 25, 2018. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180517094418/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/04/88glam-sign-xo-records-88glam-reloaded/. May 17, 2018.
2. Web site: 88 Glam & NAV Recruit 2 Chains For "Bali" Remix. Hypebeast. HP Cheung. April 21, 2018. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516174304/https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/88-glam-nav-2-chains-bali-remix. May 16, 2018.
3. Web site: Derek Wise and 88 Camino Debut 88Glam Project With "12". Complex. Cruz. Josephine. November 1, 2017. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180420140154/http://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/derek-wise-drew-howard-88glam-12. April 20, 2018.
4. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: XO-Affiliate 88GLAM Drops New Mixtape & "Bali" Video Featuring Nav. Hypebeast. Huynh. Davis. November 7, 2017. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180712190430/https://hypebeast.com/2017/11/88glam-mixtape-bali-nav-music-video. July 12, 2018.
5. Web site: Riccardo Tisci & Weeknd-Approved Duo 88GLAM Premiere 'Big Tymers' Video. Paper. Valentine. Claire. December 7, 2017. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180302051845/http://www.papermag.com/88glam-new-music-big-tymers-2515656911.html. March 2, 2018.
6. Billboard 200: Week of December 2, 2017. Billboard. November 28, 2017. November 28, 2017.