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.
Dance for Me
88GLAM Lyrics
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Whoa, whoa
Joseph, where you at?
Straight back to the bank, yeah
Ball like me, fadeaway three every time that they reach, yeah
Diamonds in the ring, drivin' in a Range, now I got them things on me (yessir, sirskii)
Always pop a Perc, always Papa Smurf, treatin' blue things on me (Smurf, Smurf, yeah)
Look at my rings, spendin' this guap like I just got an advance, yeah (look at my rings)
Give her that space, now she comin' right back like boomerang, yeah
I don't explain, diamonds on chain the only things that dance, yeah
In that flame, told these niggas I don't pipe with my hands, yeah (yes)
Talkin' down on me, boy, yeah, you wildin'
I might take your wifey to the island
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me (dance for me)
New Trans Am, painted all green, goddamn, and I run red lights (skrrt, skrrt)
Yeah, talk to me nice (nice), talk to my nigga, everybody want a slice
Yeah, and I got headlights, boy, you know I'm right, she's just been cappin' all night (yeah)
Yeah, water on ice, and she look nice, know I gotta mix it with the Sprite
When I chop the brain, I'm the one to blame, I don't feel the need to explain (yeah)
Baby girl game, I'ma make it rain, know she did it for the fame, yeah (yeah)
Dodge bullets, Max Payne, Maybach red, my location where you live (yeah)
Know how I live, Sunday service at LIV, can't stay at my crib (no)
I'm not type of nigga that could be in the streets (nope, in the streets)
She wanna fuck with me 'cause she's too industry (ooh, yeah)
Every time that you drop it, yeah, try to see how much gross
Yeah, your parties is poppin', you know I'm the host
Ball like me, fadeaway three every time that they reach, yeah
Diamonds in the ring, drivin' in a Range, now I got them things on me (yessir, sirskii)
Always pop a Perc, always Papa Smurf, treatin' blue things on me (Smurf, Smurf, yeah)
Yeah, talk to my mans, talk to my mans, part of my family (yessir, yeah)
Look at my rings, spendin' this guap like I just got an advance, yeah (look at my rings)
Give her that space, now she comin' right back like boomerang, yeah
I don't explain, diamonds on chain the only things that dance, yeah
In that flame, told these niggas I don't pipe with my hands, yeah (yes)
Talkin' down on me, boy, yeah, you wildin'
I might take your wifey to the island
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me (dance for me)
In "Dance for Me," 88GLAM boasts about their lavish lifestyle through lyrics about their rings, expensive cars, and partying at exclusive events. They reference their success in the music industry, their influence over women, and their drug use. The song has a clear message: 88GLAM is living their best life, and they're not afraid to flaunt it.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me," which can be interpreted as a degrading call for women to strip for them. The lyrics reveal a troubling attitude towards women and perpetuate the objectification of women's bodies.
Overall, "Dance for Me" paints a picture of excess and arrogance, and while it may be entertaining to listen to, the lyrics have problematic elements that should not be overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at my rings
I am showing off my expensive jewelry
Whoa, whoa
An expression of excitement or awe
Joseph, where you at?
Asking for the location of a person named Joseph
Straight back to the bank, yeah
Referring to going to the bank to deposit money
Ball like me, fadeaway three every time that they reach, yeah
I am skilled at basketball and can make difficult shots
Diamonds in the ring, drivin' in a Range, now I got them things on me (yessir, sirskii)
My jewelry is expensive and I am driving a luxurious Range Rover
Always pop a Perc, always Papa Smurf, treatin' blue things on me (Smurf, Smurf, yeah)
I take drugs and refer to them as blue things or Papa Smurf
Yeah, talk to my mans, talk to my mans, part of my family (yessir, yeah)
I am referring to my close friends as part of my family
Look at my rings, spendin' this guap like I just got an advance, yeah (look at my rings)
I am spending a lot of money and can afford expensive things
Give her that space, now she comin' right back like boomerang, yeah
If I give a person space, they will come back to me
I don't explain, diamonds on chain the only things that dance, yeah
I do not need to explain myself, my jewelry speaks for itself
In that flame, told these niggas I don't pipe with my hands, yeah (yes)
I do not need to use my hands to light things on fire
Talkin' down on me, boy, yeah, you wildin'
If someone talks negatively about me, they are crazy
I might take your wifey to the island
I might steal someone's girlfriend and take her on a vacation
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me
I want someone to dance for me on a stripper pole
New Trans Am, painted all green, goddamn, and I run red lights (skrrt, skrrt)
Describing their new green car and driving recklessly
Yeah, talk to me nice (nice), talk to my nigga, everybody want a slice
Asking for respect and saying that everyone wants a piece of their success
And I got headlights, boy, you know I'm right, she's just been cappin' all night (yeah)
Referring to their car and accusing someone of lying
Water on ice, and she look nice, know I gotta mix it with the Sprite
I like my drink watered down with Sprite
When I chop the brain, I'm the one to blame, I don't feel the need to explain (yeah)
If something goes wrong, I take responsibility
Baby girl game, I'ma make it rain, know she did it for the fame, yeah (yeah)
I will give money to a woman and she will do it for attention
Dodge bullets, Max Payne, Maybach red, my location where you live (yeah)
Referring to living dangerously in a red Maybach car
Know how I live, Sunday service at LIV, can't stay at my crib (no)
Describing their lifestyle and saying someone cannot stay at their house
I'm not type of nigga that could be in the streets (nope, in the streets)
Saying they are not meant to live a life on the streets
She wanna fuck with me 'cause she's too industry (ooh, yeah)
A woman is attracted to them because they are successful in their industry
Every time that you drop it, yeah, try to see how much gross
Referring to the amount of money they make every time they release music
Yeah, your parties is poppin', you know I'm the host
Saying they are the center of attention and responsible for making parties fun
Lyrics Β© RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Derek Fifi Bissue, Jeremy Joseph McIntyre, Shakqueel Burthwright
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Ball like me, fadeawayβ threeβ every time thatβ they reach, yeah
Diamonds in the ring,β drivin' in a Range, now I got them things onβmeβ(Yessir-sir-sirskii)
Alwaysβpop a perc,βalways Papa Smurf,βtreatin' blue things on me (Smurf, smurf, yeah)
Yeah, talk to my mans, talk to my mans, part of my family (Yessir,Β yeah)
Look at my rings, spendin' this guap like I just got an advance, yeahΒ (Look at my rings)
Give her that space, now she comin' right back like boomerang, yeah
I don't explain, diamonds on chain the only things that dance, yeah
In that flame, told these niggas I don't pipe with my hands, yeahΒ (Skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, skrrt)
Talkin' down on me, boy, yeah, you wildin'
I might take your wifey to the island
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me
Pop it on the pole, now watch you dance for me (Dance for me)
[Verse: 88 Camino &Β Derek Wise]
New Trans Am, painted all green, goddamn, and I run red lights (Skrrt, skrrt)
Yeah, talk to me nice (Nice), talk to my nigga, everybody want a slice
Yeah, and I got headlights, boy, you know I'm right, she's just been cappin' all night (Yeah)
Yeah, water on ice, and she look nice, know I gotta mix it with the Sprite
When I chop the brain, I'm the one to blame, I don't feel the need to explainΒ (Yeah)
Baby girl game, I'ma make it rain, know she did it for the fame, yeahΒ (Yeah)
Dodge bullets, Max Payne, Maybach red, my location where you liveΒ (Yeah)
Know how I live, Sunday service at LIV, can't stay at my cribΒ (No)
I'm not type of nigga that could be in the streets (Nope, in the streets)
She wanna fuck with me 'cause she's too industry (Ooh, yeah)
Every time that you drop it, try to see how much grows
Yeah, your parties is poppin', you know I'm the host
DonnyJ
I kinda like that these guys are underrated. I can keep their music for myself!
Nick Young
Facts they also go hard
Rewbenn Hernandez
Wym bro try to get their shit to the top why tryna keep somebody underneath just cause you feel like you discovered them js
Masum Miah
@Kabilan V and il
Ahmad Hassan
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bryam hernandez
Destructo Disc bro had a #1 album and somehow he isnβt known π yβall are lying π
Jorden
I've been with Camino And Glamboy for YEARS you guys are so fire,can't wait for New Mania πππ
Mason Ellrick
been a long time fan too so fuckin excited for new mania and close to heaven far from god
GoDownonDEBBY Gang
Everyone sleeps on these guys. There too dope for fake fans
Tarandeep Singh
When ever I listen to these legends I enter into an alternate dimension