88Glam (mixtape)


88Glam 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."

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