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.
Baby Bro
88GLAM Lyrics
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Now they want a band, they want a
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
Now they want my bag, they want my
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (want my bro)
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
They ain't wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
They ain't wanted me when I was broke
Wonder what my bag is, what I smoke (now they want my bag)
Wonder what my swag is, who I rope
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (they ain't wanted me, they want my)
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
Never wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
Never wanted me when I was broke (never wanted, yeah)
Then I hop out a brand new drop
Pull up to the function and your bitch is on my jock
I don't bop, I just lean like I'm Joc
Diddy Bop, wait I mean Milly Rock
How the fuck you flex, you flying coach?
Used to be a player, now I'm coach
Balenciaga jeans, you in Coach
Diamonds mad at me, yeah, they choke (yeah)
They didn't want me, they want my neck (they want my neck)
I be pouring Act you pouring Tech
Engine in the back, what is next?
This is not an act, it's a flex
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
Now they want a band, they want a
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
Now they want my bag, they want my
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (want my bro)
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
They ain't wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
They ain't wanted me when I was broke
Now they want my bag, they want my dope
Wonder what my bag is, what I smoke (now they want my bag)
Wonder what my swag is, who I rope
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (they ain't wanted me, they want my)
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
Never wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
Never wanted me when I was broke (never wanted, yeah)
Peep hole, shoot it like a free throw
Cee-Lo, like my hundreds neat though
Peephole, .40 while I sleep, ho (swish)
Sippin' lean, take the private jet to Heathrow
They didn't want the boy, that playin' hopscotch (hopscotch)
Now they want the boy in Saint Laurent, yeah (Saint Laurent)
Switching up on friends like, "What you want?", yeah (what you want?)
I remember bagging dope to make a comma (woo)
Saucin', watch a hater intervene (intervene)
They wasn't there when I was hustlin' with my team (yeah)
So now the Bentley be a coupe, no limousine (skrrt, skrrt, skrrt)
Chanel all on my bitch, no rockin' the McQueen (nah)
Hold up, wait a minute, outta time
Pressure brought the diamonds, they go blind (skrrt, skrrt, skrrt)
Pull up in the Bentley with my slime (skrrt, skrrt, skrrt)
They tryna fuck the squad so they could climb (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Glam Boy in the picture like a pageant (yeah)
Used to be a savage, do the damage (do the damage)
Shooter brought the sticks like this shit camping (they be camping)
Catch-catch me out in public that's not happening (nah)
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
Now they want a band, they want a
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
Now they want my bag, they want my
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (want my bro)
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
They ain't wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
They ain't wanted me when I was broke
The song "Baby Bro" by 88GLAM underscores the mixed feelings of the artists and their sense of disloyalty from individuals who never wanted them in their team but are now interested in their lives. The lyrics in the chorus depict how their newfound success has resulted in other people wanting their bags, dope, bro, quote, and ho (women), though they were never wanted in the past. The lyrics in the song show how the artists are aware of these fake people and their intentions, and they question why people were not interested in them when they had nothing.
The first verse also shows how the artists are aware that people are trying to hijack their success, note that he hops out of a brand new car and pulls up to a party where a girl he wants is on his case. The second verse follows the same pattern, with the rapper showing off his success and throwing shade at those who did not want him when he was struggling. There are also mentions of the rapper's clothing brand, his diamonds, and his jet-setting lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Now they want my bag, they want my quote
People desire my wealth and wisdom.
Now they want a band, they want a
People want my entourage now that I am successful.
They ain't wanted me, they want my bro (want my bro)
People are only interested in me now that I have a successful partner who's equally talented.
They ain't wanted me, they want my woe (want my woe)
People only want to be in my life when I am going through difficult times and can provide them with drama.
They ain't wanted me, they want my ho (want my ho)
People only want me for my sexual relationships and romantic partners.
They ain't wanted me when I was broke
People didn't care about me when I was poor and struggling.
Wonder what my bag is, what I smoke (now they want my bag)
People are curious about my possessions and my lifestyle.
Wonder what my swag is, who I rope
People are curious about my sense of style and who I associate with.
Then I hop out a brand new drop
I arrive in a new and expensive car.
Pull up to the function and your bitch is on my jock
I am popular and attractive to women at social events.
I don't bop, I just lean like I'm Joc
I don't dance, I just remain cool and relaxed.
Diddy Bop, wait I mean Milly Rock
I dance with the latest popular dance moves.
Used to be a player, now I'm coach
I used to be a womanizer, now I am in control of my life and career.
Balenciaga jeans, you in Coach
I wear expensive designer clothes, you wear cheaper brands.
Diamonds mad at me, yeah, they choke (yeah)
My jewels are so impressive that people get jealous and speechless.
Peep hole, shoot it like a free throw
I shoot my gun with ease, like throwing a basketball perfectly into the hoop.
Cee-Lo, like my hundreds neat though
I prefer to have my money organized in neat stacks of one hundred dollar bills.
Sippin' lean, take the private jet to Heathrow
I drink cough syrup mixed with soda, and travel on a private plane to London's Heathrow airport.
Now they want the boy in Saint Laurent, yeah (Saint Laurent)
People now want me to wear the expensive clothing line Saint Laurent.
Chanel all on my bitch, no rockin' the McQueen (nah)
My girlfriend wears Chanel luxury brand clothes, not the cheaper Alexander McQueen brand.
Glam Boy in the picture like a pageant (yeah)
I am the center of attention like a beauty pageant winner.
Used to be a savage, do the damage (do the damage)
I used to be wild and destructive in my behavior.
Shooter brought the sticks like this shit camping (they be camping)
My friend brought guns, similar to camping equipment.
Catch-catch me out in public that's not happening (nah)
I am unapproachable and difficult to find in public.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Derek Bissue, Joseph L'Etranger, Shakqueel Burthwright, Jeremy Joseph McIntyre
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