Prior to the formation of 88GLAM and following the disbanding of their former group coined "Get Home Safe Crew" with Jazz Cartier, both Derek Wise and 88 Camino had been releasing music separately. Wise and 88 Camino remained in touch and collaborated frequently and previously worked together on the tracks "Anuva Wun" as a single by 88 Camino and "I Can Tell" from Wise's 2017 debut album Inglorious. Wise and Camino began teasing their collaborative project during the summer of 2017.
The duo introduced the name "88GLAM" on November 1, 2017, premiering their first music video "12" via Billboard which featured a cameo from The Weeknd. This was followed by the release of another music video for "Bali" featuring NAV and the debut of their self-titled mixtape 88GLAM on November 7, 2017.
On April 20, 2018, four new tracks were added to 88GLAM and re-released as 88GLAM RELOADED by XO Records and Republic Records. Introducing a new remix to the duo's platinum-certified record Bali with NAV now featuring 2 Chainz.
On November 8, 2018, 88GLAM released a new single titled "Lil Boat" from their upcoming album titled 88GLAM2.
On November 15, 2018, 88GLAM released 88GLAM2 under XO Records and Republic Records with new features from Gunna on their song titled "Racks", as well as another feature from NAV on "It's a Flex". Following its release, 88GLAM2 debuted at #8 on iTunes All-Genre Chart, then at #6 on the iTunes' Hip Hop Chart and also landed itself a top five spot in Spotify's Canada's New Music Friday playlist.
On August 26, 2022, 88GLAM released their final album, Close To Heaven Far From God. This would mark the end of 88GLAM, with Derek and Camino going separate ways.
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88GLAM Lyrics
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Drive through Collins with my chick, aye
Got her hands all on my drink, aye
Let her take a couple sips, aye
Play my roll because she lit, aye
Cartier all on her wrist, aye
Under pressure, she don't switch, aye
All that pressure, now we gliss, aye
(Woo) Santa Claus, don't trust no elves
Fuck you mean? I barely trust myself
Come outside in my Jordan twelve
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
Aye, goddamn, they couldn't stand you
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Codeine in my cup, blink as fuck, actin' brand new
Numbers goin' up, countin' up what I ran through
Twelve, come outside in my Jordan twelve
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
Goddamn, they couldn't stand you
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Twelve
I'ma kiss my bitch goodbye
Right back all on that block, I scale it with my eyes
Dodgin' warrants made a nigga feel alive
What would I do to buy Rick Owens? No surprise
Hey, I was stretchin' like a jeweler (like a jeweler)
Can't measure up, my money dirty like my Ruger
Google me, ain't got no patience for the rumors
Don't play with fire, yeah that youngin' like a kuma
She got a trunk on her, but she gave me headlight
When I'm blue she get nude in the red light
When the head's good when I go to bed good (nothin' wrong)
When the head's good usually when the bread's good (nothin' wrong)
I'm comin' down slow like a parachute, shawty
I could put forever into context, shawty
Know you got a man but he embarrass you, shawty
Yeah, we should cut him like we on set, shawty
Santa Claus, don't trust no elves
Fuck you mean? I barely trust myself
Come outside in my Jordan twelve
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
Aye, goddamn, they couldn't stand you
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Codeine in my cup, blink as fuck, actin' brand new
Numbers goin' up, countin' up what I ran through
Twelve, come outside in my Jordan twelve
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
Goddamn, they couldn't stand you
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Twelve
In "12" by 88GLAM, the singer describes a night out with his girl where they drive down Collins, presumably a street in Miami, and enjoy each other's company. The girl enjoys his drink, and he lets her have a few sips. He plays it cool despite feeling the pressure of the night, and she continues to impress him. Then the lyrics shift as the singer talks about not being able to trust anyone or even himself. He wears his Jordan 12s and if he sees "twelve," a reference to the police, he will flee. The singer has become successful and is now in high demand in different cities, and he is relishing in that success while holding onto the codeine in his cup. The lyrics then take a turn for the worse as the singer discusses dodging warrants and buying expensive designer clothes. He is now paranoid and feels like he can't trust anyone, but he's willing to cut through any problems to get to his girl.
The lyrics in "12" tell a story of living it up while living on the edge. The singer is successful and is enjoying the fruits of his labor, but he is also paranoid and feels like he can't trust anyone. The lyrics also contain references to Santa Claus not trusting the elves, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for not trusting anyone who works for him. Overall, the song conveys a sense of fear and anxiety while also celebrating success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just ballin' with my chick, aye
I am enjoying my time and spending money with my girlfriend.
Drive through Collins with my chick, aye
I drive through Collins, a street or place, with my girlfriend.
Got her hands all on my drink, aye
She's touching and drinking from my drink.
Let her take a couple sips, aye
I allow her to drink from my drink a few times.
Play my roll because she lit, aye
I behave in a certain way because she's under the influence of alcohol.
Cartier all on her wrist, aye
She's wearing a Cartier bracelet on her wrist.
Under pressure, she don't switch, aye
Despite being under pressure, she remains unchanged or unaffected by it.
All that pressure, now we gliss, aye
We're now gliding smoothly despite experiencing pressure or stress earlier.
(Woo) Santa Claus, don't trust no elves
The artist doesn't trust anyone, not even Santa's little helpers.
Fuck you mean? I barely trust myself
The artist doesn't trust himself much either and is skeptical of others.
Come outside in my Jordan twelve
The singer is wearing Jordan 12 sneakers when going out.
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
If the artist sees the police (12), they will elude them by driving recklessly or committing illegal activities.
Aye, goddamn, they couldn't stand you
People couldn't tolerate you previously.
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Now you're famous, people from various cities demand and want to see you.
Codeine in my cup, blink as fuck, actin' brand new
The singer is drinking Codeine and acting as if they're better or different than before.
Numbers goin' up, countin' up what I ran through
The artist is counting their earnings or profits.
I'ma kiss my bitch goodbye
The artist will kiss their girlfriend goodbye.
Right back all on that block, I scale it with my eyes
The singer returns to the street corner and sizes up the situation.
Dodgin' warrants made a nigga feel alive
The singer feels energized or alive despite avoiding arrest warrants.
What would I do to buy Rick Owens? No surprise
The artist is willing to do anything to afford Rick Owens clothing and this isn't a surprising revelation.
Hey, I was stretchin' like a jeweler (like a jeweler)
The artist was figuratively 'stretching' (meaning they were spending money) like a jeweler does making things longer or bigger.
Can't measure up, my money dirty like my Ruger
The artist's wealth can't be measured and is probably acquired illegally like their firearm.
Google me, ain't got no patience for the rumors
The singer requests that anyone who wants to know about them should search Google instead of spreading false rumors or gossip.
Don't play with fire, yeah that youngin' like a kuma
Don't mess with the artist, as they're as dangerous as a big bear.
She got a trunk on her, but she gave me headlight
The woman with a 'trunk,' perhaps referring to her big behind, gives the singer sexual pleasure.
When I'm blue she get nude in the red light
When the singer is feeling down, his girlfriend will take off her clothes or become naked in the red light.
When the head's good when I go to bed good (nothin' wrong)
When the sex is good, the singer goes to bed satisfied and has nothing to complain about.
When the head's good usually when the bread's good (nothin' wrong)
When the artist is well-off financially, he gets good sexual experiences and there isn't anything wrong with that.
I'm comin' down slow like a parachute, shawty
The artist is slowly coming down from a high, similar to a parachute slowly descending to the ground.
I could put forever into context, shawty
The singer believes he can explain or describe forever or eternity to his girlfriend.
Know you got a man but he embarrass you, shawty
The singer knows his girlfriend has a boyfriend, but this person is often embarrassing or unsatisfying.
Yeah, we should cut him like we on set, shawty
The artist and his girlfriend should eliminate her boyfriend, similar to how it's done in a film set.
Twelve, come outside in my Jordan twelve
The artist reiterates that they'll wear their Jordan 12 sneakers when leaving the house to go out.
If I see twelve, I'm doin' twelve
The artist will immediately commit illegal activities, for example, driving recklessly, if they see the police (12).
Goddamn, they couldn't stand you
People disliked or couldn't tolerate the singer before.
Now you pullin' up, different cities, they demand you
Now the artist is famous, people from various cities want to see and interact with him or her.
Twelve
This word is emphasized, perhaps referring to the police or illegal activities.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Derek Bissue, Shakqueel Burthwright, Alex Geisler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Derek Wise]
I’m just balling with my chick eh
Drive through Collins with my chick eh
Got her hands all on my drink eh
Let her take a couple sips
Play my roll because she lit eh
Cartier on her wrist
Under pressure she don’t switch
All that pressure now we gliss
[88Camino]
Santa Claus don’t trust no elves
Fuck you mean I barely trust myself
Come outside in my Jordan 12
If I see 12 I’m doing 12
[Derek Wise]
Hey ,God Damn they couldn’t stand
Now you pulling up different city’s they demand
Codeine in my cup blink as fuck acting brand new
Numbers going up counting up what I ran through
[88Camino]
12
Come outside in my Jordan 12
If I see 12 I’m doing 12
[Derek Wise]
God Damn they couldn’t stand
Now you pulling up different city’s they demand
[[88Camino]
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[Derek Wise]
Im gone kiss my bitch goodbye
Right back all on that block I scale it with my eyes
Dodging warrants made a nigga feel alive
What would I do to buy Rick Owen no surprise
Hey, I was stretching like a jeweler
Can't imagine what my money dirty like my ruger
Google me ain't got no patience for the rumors
Don’t play with fire yea that younging like a kuma
(88 Camino)
She got a trunk on her but she gave me headlight
When I’m blue she get nude in the red light
When the heads good when I go to bed good (nothing wrong!)
When the heads good usually when the breads good (nothing wrong!)
I’m coming down slow like a parachute shawty
I could put forever into context shawty
I know you got a man but he embarrass you shawty
Yea, we should cut em like we on set shawty
[88Camino]
Santa Claus don’t trust no elves
Fuck you mean I barely trust myself
Come outside in my Jordan 12
If I see 12 I’m doing 12
[Derek Wise]
God Damn they couldn’t stand
Now you pulling up different city’s they demand
Codeine in my cup blink as fuck acting brand new
Numbers going up counting up what I ran through
12
Come outside in my Jordan 12
If I see 12 I’m doing 12
[Derek Wise]-
God Damn they couldn’t stand
Now you pulling up different city’s they demand
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@armando1611
This song has got such a winter, cold weather vibe. Remember hearing it in December and that first listen has stayed with me
@NightFlu
armandoc Exactly ❄️🛸
@Legojostarwarsfreak
Bro same!!!!
@teteatoto2236
happens all the time
@flashdriveification
Definitely winter music bro, bump this driving thru the snow ❄️
@a.p7273
trust the whole album had that dark cold winter vibe especially driving around in the 6, this album big vibe ting still
@artbreeze8286
One of the most underrated songs ever.
@mhammadakil5372
canc3r zucc fr
@marlo6792
How can you call this overrated with 5million views?
@jaeden_T0pia
marlo it didn’t have the much views 5 months ago