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 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.
Background and release On October 31, 2017, the duo hosted a listening party for friends and family in Toronto. 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. 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. The third and final single, "Big Tymers", was released on December 7, 2017.
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."
Track listing
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 + Chart performance for 88Glam Chart (2017) Peakposition Canadian Albums (Billboard) 95
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