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.
Kyrie
88GLAM Lyrics
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'Rari, Rollie, switch
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist
'Rari, Rollie, switch
Guacamole Lambo with the artichoke dip
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist (Rollie, 'Rari, wrist)
Guacamole Lambo, yeah
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
These days I been dead, got no feelings
Left behind my ex, movin' forward, drop the ceiling
Foreign going skrrt, diamond choker, got no freedom
I don't want no love, do 'em dirty, I mislead em (woo)
Tracking shipment on my purchase, copped a Rollie (copped the Rollie)
Did that cause I made a hundred on my lonely (woo)
If I ain't sitting in a foreign, I get cold feet
Shit on niggas that would ever lil' bro me
Who knew that gettin' money, sitting in the fast lane
Could make a ho go switch it up to get that last name
Twenty racks in money counter, look like fast frame
Rich forever, Glam Boy be thinking past fame
Buy a bitch Chanel, brand new pair of heels
Just so she could shit all on my ex, she kiss and tell
Poppin' all these pills, I been on a thrill
Double cup gon' hold me up, I pray that I don't spill
I drown away in all my ice, my neck a glacier
I don't stress, I take a trip, don't got no neighbors
All my enemies come back and ask for favors
And all my ex's come around when they see paper
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist
'Rari, Rollie, switch
Guacamole Lambo with the artichoke dip (Rollie, 'Rari, wrist)
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist ('Rari, Rollie, switch)
'Rari, Rollie, switch
Guacamole Lambo, yeah
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
These days I been dead, got no feelings
Left behind my ex, movin' forward, drop the ceiling
Foreign going skrrt, diamond choker, got no freedom
I don't want no love, do 'em dirty, I mislead em (woo)
Yeah, you talk about your block like it's popping there
Yeah, you talk about that block, but you're not from there
Yeah, you talk about your block like it's popping there
Yeah, you talk about that block, but you're not from there
I'm on your block like papa bear
You got Harleys, but no choppers there
I'm a block boy, you're an opp boy
I'm a hot boy, I'm a hot boy
I got the codeine cases (yeah)
You thought that this star faded (yeah)
Diamond ring is a spaceship (yeah)
The Maybach back spacious (yeah)
She keep poppin' for your highness (yeah)
It's not me reacting, it's my sinus
Roll up on you like dices
Ass back off the bike is
Why the future looks brightest
Start sprinkling spices
Test me, I might bite it
I been on my Mike Tyson
Jetski on ice, with the Gretzky slice
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist
'Rari, Rollie, switch
Guacamole Lambo with the artichoke dip
Rollie, 'Rari, wrist (Rollie, 'Rari, wrist)
'Rari, Rollie, switch' ('Rari, Rollie, switch)
Guacamole Lambo, yeah
Sauce 'em up like Kyrie, yeah
These days I been dead, got no feelings
Left behind my ex, movin' forward, drop the ceiling
Foreign going skrrt, diamond choker, got no freedom
I don't want no love, do 'em dirty, I mislead em
The lyrics to "Kyrie" by 88GLAM convey a sense of extravagance, self-confidence, and emotional detachment. The references to luxury items like Rollies (Rolex watches), 'Raris (Ferraris), and wrist accessories suggest a lavish lifestyle. The repetition of "switch" implies that the artists can effortlessly transition from one opulent item to another. The line "Sauce 'em up like Kyrie" compares their ability to effortlessly style and perform to basketball player Kyrie Irving's skillful and flashy moves on the court.
However, beneath the surface, there is a sense of numbness and a lack of emotional connection. The lyrics mention being "dead" and having no feelings, implying a detachment from emotional experiences. The decision to leave behind an ex and move forward suggests a desire to escape attachments. The lines "I don't want no love, do 'em dirty, I mislead em" further reinforce this emotional detachment, indicating a willingness to manipulate and deceive others for personal gain.
The lyrics also touch on themes of money, success, and power. The references to making money and sitting in the fast lane indicate a desire for wealth and status. The lines "Rich forever, Glam Boy be thinking past fame" suggest a desire for enduring success and influence. However, the lyrics also acknowledge the transient nature of these materialistic pursuits, as expressed in lines like "I don't stress, I take a trip, don't got no neighbors." This line implies a need to escape from reality and find temporary relief from the pressures of success.
In summary, "Kyrie" by 88GLAM is a song that juxtaposes a luxurious and confident lifestyle with a sense of emotional detachment and a longing for true fulfillment.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Derek Bissue, Shakqueel Burthwright, Alex Geisler, Aaron Watkins
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