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.
Blue Faces
88GLAM Lyrics
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All these blue faces
Counting up all these blue faces
G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick that guap off the stages
(Throw 'em in the sky, throw 'em in the sky)
Say you were my dog, now you're hating
To the G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick my guap off the stages
Balenciaga on my jeans
You hating on me, fine by me
Mino World Peace, got the strip club at war
Gotta make at least three, three, pit stops on tour, three
Ran into your bitch and I sexed it
Man, shit been getting hella reckless
And, who I'm with, you guessed it
Any of you step on my Raf, it's a death wish
Mino World Peace, got the strip club at war
Gotta make at least three, three, pit stops on tour, three
Say what I mean when I'm gone off a bean
Fucking on him, fucking on me
Deep in that pussy, I tell her I swim
Pass it GB, then pass it to me
Counting up all these blue faces
G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick that guap off the stages
(Throw 'em in the sky, throw 'em in the sky)
Say you were my dog, now you're hating
Counting up all these blue faces (I got all these ones, yeah)
To the G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick my guap off the stages
Balenciaga on my jeans
You hating on me, fine by me
1-800-KNOT's, got these hundreds in my section
She gon' drop the top, feed her guac like a Mexican
I can't work no job, Glam a boss 'til I'm resting
She gon' hit my line when she off, not a question
Let little shawty know I get my way and I like the fast one
Better that you go and cut that rope, you need a bad one
Boyfriend on your phone, he so annoying, he a sad one
You about your bread, ain't going home until you had some
I don't go check accounts unless I'm sitting in the bank, huh
Pulling out, it's a flex
Mercedes Benzo, it's a wagon
Double G, don't wear Guess, his wrist on ice, my diamonds dancing
88 throwing dubs, we making it rain inside of Mansion
Counting up all these blue faces
G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick that guap off the stages
(Throw 'em in the sky, throw 'em in the sky)
Say you were my dog, now you're hating
Counting up all these blue faces (I got all these ones, yeah)
To the G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
She gon' pick my guap off the stages
Balenciaga on my jeans
You hating on me, fine by me
The lyrics of 88GLAM's song Blue Faces are about the artists' success in the music industry and their rising fame. The title "Blue Faces" refers to the stacks of cash the artists are accumulating from their performances and shows. The lyrics, "Counting up all these blue faces," and, "She gon' pick my guap off the stages," depict a life where the artists are enjoying their wealth and having fun on tour. The lines also suggest that women are attracted to their money and are willing to pick it up from the stages where they perform.
The song also talks about the artists' lifestyle, including their fondness for designer clothing brands such as Balenciaga. One line says, "Balenciaga on my jeans," which suggests that they are spending their money on expensive clothing. The lyrics also mention drug use, including taking beans, which is a popular term for ecstasy. The line, "Say what I mean when I'm gone off a bean," suggests that they loosen up and speak their minds when they are high.
In summary, the song Blue Faces celebrates 88GLAM's wealth and success in the industry, partying lifestyle, and appreciation for expensive designer fashion brands. Although it's not clear whether they enjoy their materialist lifestyle, the artists still enjoy the attention and admiration it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
In the sky, throw 'em in the sky
Throw the blue faces in the sky
All these blue faces
Money in blue faces
Counting up all these blue faces
Counting all the money in blue faces
G5 Tootsie, that's my favorite
G5 Tootsie is his favorite stripper
She gon' pick that guap off the stages
She's going to pick up the money on the stages after the performances
(Throw 'em in the sky, throw 'em in the sky)
He repeats the chorus to emphasize throwing the blue faces in the sky
Say you were my dog, now you're hating
Someone he was once close to is now hating on him
I got all these ones, yeah
He has a lot of one-dollar bills
Balenciaga on my jeans
He's wearing designer Balenciaga jeans
You hating on me, fine by me
He doesn't care if people hate on him
Mino World Peace, got the strip club at war
He's causing chaos at the strip club
Gotta make at least three, three, pit stops on tour, three
He has to make multiple pit stops on his tour
Ran into your bitch and I sexed it
He had sex with someone's girlfriend
Man, shit been getting hella reckless
Things have been getting wild and crazy
And, who I'm with, you guessed it
You can probably guess who he's with
Any of you step on my Raf, it's a death wish
If you damage or disrespect his clothing brand, he will harm you
Say what I mean when I'm gone off a bean
He speaks his mind when he's high on drugs
Fucking on him, fucking on me
He's having sex with someone
Deep in that pussy, I tell her I swim
He's having sex and it feels great
Pass it GB, then pass it to me
Someone passes him something and then he takes it
1-800-KNOT's, got these hundreds in my section
He has a lot of money in his section of the club
She gon' drop the top, feed her guac like a Mexican
He's going to have sex with her and then they'll eat Mexican food
I can't work no job, Glam a boss 'til I'm resting
He's a boss and doesn't work a regular job
She gon' hit my line when she off, not a question
She'll contact him when she's not busy
Let little shawty know I get my way and I like the fast one
He's in charge and enjoys things happening quickly
Better that you go and cut that rope, you need a bad one
He advises someone to break up with their current partner and find someone better
Boyfriend on your phone, he so annoying, he a sad one
Her boyfriend is bothering her and is unhappy
You about your bread, ain't going home until you had some
He's going to keep hustling and making money until he's satisfied
I don't go check accounts unless I'm sitting in the bank, huh
He doesn't check his accounts unless he's at the bank
Pulling out, it's a flex
He's showing off by withdrawing money
Mercedes Benzo, it's a wagon
He drives a Mercedes station wagon
Double G, don't wear Guess, his wrist on ice, my diamonds dancing
He wears designer Gucci (Double G) and has expensive diamond jewelry
88 throwing dubs, we making it rain inside of Mansion
He's throwing money ('dubs') and causing it to rain in the Mansion club
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Written by: Derek Fifi Bissue, Jeremy McIntyre, Joseph L'Etranger, Shakqueel Burthwright
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