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.
It's A Flex
88GLAM Lyrics
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It's a threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Nigga, is you deaf?)
Mino threat, your bitch toppin' me off
It's a jet, but the top do come off
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk
They gon' need some chalk, man, it drop when I talk
It's a, it's a death, it's assault when I walk (When I walk)
It's a, it's a death, 'cause it drop, take top off (Take top off)
Now you got me laughin' (Haha)
Damn, I'm not the nigga to be gassin'
It was clappin', I was coachin' like Phil Jackson
All my bitches scream like Michael Jackson (Ooh)
Abel, Cain, stay on top of your game (Yee)
Doppelgäng', you and I are not the same (Yee)
Not the same, rockin' Ricky Waffle tank
She so dumb, you go stupid, top insane (Ooh)
Raggin' on her friends, then I pull up in a Benz (What, yeah)
Hoppin' in the car, don't do romance, ooh (What)
All this ice on me, I know it tempts you (Pew, pew)
Blue hundreds in my pocket, what I can't do?
All I do is W, double D's, she doin' backflips (Ooh)
Tatted, look like Zoe Kravitz (Zoe Kravitz)
Turn around, she do the splits, know a youngin livin' rich (Givin' me)
Got a nigga throwin' cabbage (Yeah-ah)
It's a flex 'cause it drop when I talk (Hey, it's a flex)
It's a threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Me off)
Mino threat, your bitch toppin' me off
It's a jet, but the top do come off (Mino threat)
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk
They gon' need some chalk, man, it drop when I talk
It's a, it's a death, it's assault when I walk
It's a, it's a death, 'cause it drop, take top off
Navi threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Yeah)
She like the glitter on my pink Gucci socks (Oh)
I feel alive when I see enemies in shock (Oh)
I act surprised when I see enemies in chalk (Whoa)
Now they got me laughin'
Four bedroom penthouse to myself, kicked up, relaxin' (No cap)
I put my life inside my songs, I ain't just rappin'
I violate you and won't talk about what happened
Flooded out, two tone Patek (Yeah)
Drug addict (Yeah), bad habits (Yeah)
Everything authentic, automatic
I'ma need my percentage, don't make me come and get it
Never had no credit, now it's corporate card my debit
Fuck hoes, three racks a piece, I'm too cool to sweat it
I'm tryna keep the peace, still gotta keep my piece
Stick with the drum like Popeyes, hit 'em with a two-piece
Got chickens, but still serve beef
It's a flex 'cause it drop when I talk (Hey, it's a flex)
It's a threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Me off)
Mino threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Toppin' me off)
It's a jet, but the top do come off ('Mino threat)
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk
They gon' need some chalk, man, it drop when I talk
It's a, it's a death, it's assault when I walk (When I walk)
It's a, it's a death, 'cause it drop, take top off (Take top off)
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk (Skrrt)
The song "It's A Flex" by 88GLAM Feat. Nav is about celebrating their luxurious lifestyle and being confident about themselves. The first verse talks about their car, which they boast about dropping and taking the top off. They also claim that other people's women are topping them off, and their swag (sauce) is so strong that people might need chalk to mark where they walk. The chorus emphasizes the flex aspect of their lifestyle, with the car again dropping and taking the top off, and the sauce being too strong that it's a death.
In the second verse, Nav shares his own flex story, talking about how he's driving his Benz and a girl is ragging on her friends before joining him. He also brags about his wealth, with blue hundreds in his pocket and a penthouse all to himself. He puts himself on a higher level than his enemies, and he doesn't just rap but puts his life in his songs. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the same flex aspects.
Overall, the song is a typical brag track about money, cars, and women. It's meant to pump up the listener and make them feel powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a flex 'cause it drop when I talk (Hey, it's a flex)
The singer is confident and proud because his/her success is apparent when he/she speaks.
It's a threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Nigga, is you deaf?)
The singer is warning someone that their partner is interested in him/her and might cheat on them.
Mino threat, your bitch toppin' me off
The singer is repeating the same threat from the previous line.
It's a jet, but the top do come off
The artist is referring to his/her expensive sports car which has a removable top.
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk
The artist is saying that he/she is stylish and fashionable, and attracts attention when walking.
They gon' need some chalk, man, it drop when I talk
The singer is suggesting that someone might faint or collapse in awe when he/she speaks because of his/her accomplishments.
It's a, it's a death, it's assault when I walk (When I walk)
The singer is saying that he/she is causing damage to other people's self-esteem and reputation just by walking past them because of his/her success.
It's a, it's a death, 'cause it drop, take top off (Take top off)
The artist is bragging about his/her car with a removable top and saying that it causes envy amongst other people.
It's a, it's a death, all this sauce when I walk (Ooh)
The artist is once again saying that he/she is stylish and fashionable and attracts attention.
Now you got me laughin' (Haha)
The artist is amused by the situation, and is perhaps mocking someone.
Damn, I'm not the nigga to be gassin'
The singer is saying that he's not one to blow things out of proportion or exaggerate his accomplishments.
It was clappin', I was coachin' like Phil Jackson
The artist was involved in something exciting or successful, and he/she was in charge or leading it like a successful basketball coach.
All my bitches scream like Michael Jackson (Ooh)
The singer is talking about the women who are attracted to him/her, and saying that they make a lot of noise when they see him/her, like fans of Michael Jackson.
Abel, Cain, stay on top of your game (Yee)
The singer is suggesting that he and the person he is addressing should stay on top of their game and keep working hard to succeed like the biblical characters Abel and Cain.
Doppelgäng', you and I are not the same (Yee)
The singer is comparing himself/herself to the person he is addressing, and saying that they are not alike.
Not the same, rockin' Ricky Waffle tank
The artist is saying that he/she is different and wears unique clothing like a tank top from a brand called Ricky Waffle.
She so dumb, you go stupid, top insane (Ooh)
The artist is referring to a woman, saying that she's very attractive and her partner becomes crazy in love with her.
Raggin' on her friends, then I pull up in a Benz (What, yeah)
The singer is suggesting that he is wealthy and successful, and people talk about him behind his back.
Hoppin' in the car, don't do romance, ooh (What)
The singer is saying that he's not interested in romantic relationships, and is only interested in material possessions like his car.
All this ice on me, I know it tempts you (Pew, pew)
The artist is saying that he has a lot of expensive jewelry, and it might tempt people to steal it from him.
Blue hundreds in my pocket, what I can't do?
The artist is saying that he has a lot of money, and he can do whatever he wants with it.
All I do is W, double D's, she doin' backflips (Ooh)
The artist is saying that he has a lot of money, and people are attracted to him because of it.
Tatted, look like Zoe Kravitz (Zoe Kravitz)
The singer is saying that he/she has tattoos and looks attractive like the actress Zoe Kravitz.
Turn around, she do the splits, know a youngin livin' rich (Givin' me)
The artist is saying that he is wealthy and successful, and women want to be with him because of it.
Got a nigga throwin' cabbage (Yeah-ah)
The singer is saying that he is causing people to get jealous and throw things like cabbage at him.
Navi threat, your bitch toppin' me off (Yeah)
The singer is once again referring to someone whose partner is interested in him/her and might cheat on them.
She like the glitter on my pink Gucci socks (Oh)
The singer is saying that a woman is attracted to him because of his designer clothing and accessories.
I feel alive when I see enemies in shock (Oh)
The artist is saying that he enjoys seeing his enemies surprised and intimidated by his success and wealth.
I act surprised when I see enemies in chalk (Whoa)
The artist is saying that he pretends to be surprised when he sees his enemies in trouble or defeated.
Four bedroom penthouse to myself, kicked up, relaxin' (No cap)
The singer is saying that he lives in a luxurious penthouse with four bedrooms, and he enjoys his relaxing and comfortable lifestyle.
I put my life inside my songs, I ain't just rappin'
The singer is saying that he is not just a rapper, but he puts his personal experiences and emotions into his music.
I violate you and won't talk about what happened
The artist is suggesting that he can cause harm or damage to someone, and he won't talk about it afterwards.
Flooded out, two tone Patek (Yeah)
The artist is saying that he has an expensive and luxurious watch by the brand Patek Philippe.
Drug addict (Yeah), bad habits (Yeah)
The artist is saying that he has drug addiction and other bad habits, but is still successful and wealthy.
Everything authentic, automatic
The singer is saying that everything he has and does is genuine and automatic, without any effort.
I'ma need my percentage, don't make me come and get it
The artist is saying that he deserves a cut or commission from something, and he won't hesitate to take action to get it.
Never had no credit, now it's corporate card my debit
The singer is saying that he used to have bad credit, but now he has good credit and corporate cards.
Fuck hoes, three racks a piece, I'm too cool to sweat it
The singer is saying that he has slept with women who charge a lot of money, and he's too cool to worry about it.
I'm tryna keep the peace, still gotta keep my piece
The singer is saying that he wants to avoid conflicts, but he still needs to keep his firearms with him for protection.
Stick with the drum like Popeyes, hit 'em with a two-piece
The artist is making a reference to Popeyes fried chicken, and saying that he will hit someone with his fists twice.
Got chickens, but still serve beef
The artist is saying that he has women who are attracted to him like chickens, but he still has conflicts with other men like beef.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Derek Bissue, Jordan Bacchus, Mohkom Bhangal, Navraj Goraya, Shakqueel Burthwright, Sugar-Ray Henry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rubioea2894
88GLAM and NAV should make a Album Colab would be OP
@effxayy
WOULD BE INSANE!
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@vloneangel8881
nav quit music tho
@Louis-ki2pt
Facts
@liluzivert2928
LIL 6LACK HEART it’s cap
@kingjewelz9948
Let’s just get that perfect timing 2 first tho
@watchdealer11
88GLAM the most underrated duo
@justrecording2
ur rinutghiejnkselk fsenksf ;'sf ljsvs fcb sf,sdm bmsrn fvsvsdnbvks nsn advn, anv a, your right
@arbaazdiwan8114
Director: NAV what do u wanna do for this video?
NAV: Idk man im too high to do anything so I'm just gonna sit here and play with my food
@devinrhines1250
Bro, now knowing Nav's album that came out after this, you can see how he previewed the fuck out of it in this song and music video. The light he was under was green and he even says "Bad Habits"