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]
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| Released | November 7, 2017 | |||
| Length | 55:11 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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Background and release
editOn 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
edit| Review scores | |
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| 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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "12" |
| AlexOnWeed | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Ricardo" |
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| 3:40 |
| 3. | "Bali" (featuring Nav) |
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| 3:05 |
| 4. | "Ice on My Leash" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 3:04 |
| 5. | "Lavish" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Big Tymers" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 2:45 |
| 7. | "Chemistry" |
| AlexOnWeed | 2:56 |
| 8. | "Give n Go" |
| 2:54 | |
| 9. | "Cake" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 3:31 |
| 10. | "Kyrie" |
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| 3:24 |
| 11. | "Baby Bro" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 4:03 |
| 12. | "Heisman" |
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| 3:00 |
| 13. | "Marina" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 2:51 |
| Total length: | 41:22 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 14. | "Twin Turbo" |
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| 3:07 |
| 15. | "Celebrity Crush" |
| Joseph L'étranger | 2:59 |
| 16. | "On Sight" |
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| 3:24 |
| 17. | "Bali" (Remix) (featuring Nav and 2 Chainz) |
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| 4:19 |
| Total length: | 55:11 | |||
Personnel
editAll programming is credited to the producers of each track, except where noted.
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Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 95 |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Billboard 200: Week of December 2, 2017". Billboard. November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.