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.
Lavish
88GLAM Lyrics
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Nigga, lavish
You just want a nigga cause he's bad and bigger
Come spend all these racks, girl, come get lavish with me (nigga)
You could so do better
Told you that you could do (lavish)
You fucking with lames, I'm not the average nigga
You could so do better
Told you that you could do
Lil' baby watching me on stage, but this ain't a theater (no)
She with a lame, yeah, he gotta keep her
Numbers exchange, now the glam go deeper
I'm in her mind like a tarot reader, woo (yeah, run it up)
Flew her to my city for the summer (woo, woo)
Young rich nigga look like Stunna (look like Stunna)
I be pulling out when I'm coming (beep, beep)
Tattin' up my name on her stomach (ooh)
Knew she was fuckin' a star, young nigga raisin' the bar
Droppin' the roof on the car, smokin' the boof in the car yeah
Addin' the points on the board, tired of checking the score
So I don't check it no more, taking me off of the court
You just want a nigga cause he's bad and bigger
Come spend all these racks girl come get lavish with me (nigga)
You could so do better
Told you that you could do (lavish)
You fucking with lames, I'm not the average nigga
Careless with relations, I'm a savage nigga (jealous)
You could so do better
Told you that you could do (yeah)
Fuckin' on Nabrisha, but she's not a keeper (keep)
Got vagina waiting at Spadina station
Down on Queen and Broadview, used to say I got you (used to say I got you)
This was just a one-off, ain't no part two
Knew it from the start though, that's why I left you heart broke (woo)
Pack up like a parcel, that's for lying like a bar code (woo)
Birds chirpin' just to fill the void
Doves in the backseat with the boys (doves in the backseat with the boys)
88 Camino going fast (88 Camino going fast)
If she keep twerking I'ma crash (crash)
Used to come up short and that's just facts
These days I be tappin' glass (these days)
You just want a nigga cause he's bad and bigger
Come spend all these racks girl come get lavish with me (nigga)
You could so do better
Told you that you could do (lavish)
You fucking with lames I'm not the average nigga
Careless with relations, I'm a savage nigga (jealous)
You could so do better
Told you that you could do (yeah)
The song Lavish by 88GLAM is all about the rapper’s lavish lifestyle, which he invites a girl to partake in. He tells her that she could do better than settling for average guys and take advantage of his extravagant lifestyle. The chorus repeats the word “lavish” as a reminder of the luxury that 88GLAM can offer. Throughout the song, he also talks about his casual relationships with various women and how he is not interested in long-term commitments.
The first verse portrays the rapper’s fame and fortune by describing how a girl is watching him on stage, but he is not interested in the average girl. He invites her to come to his city to spend time with him and enjoy the riches. The second verse talks about his promiscuity and how he has moved on from a previous relationship, emphasizing his careless attitude towards women.
Overall, Lavish is a song that celebrates materialism and casual relationships, highlighting the rapper’s extravagance as something to aspire to. It reflects the current trends in hip hop, where many artists boast about their wealth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga, lavish, nigga
I'm living life to the fullest with all the luxuries
You just want a nigga cause he's bad and bigger
You are only interested in me because of my bad boy image and physique
Come spend all these racks girl come get lavish with me (nigga)
Spend all my money and enjoy the luxurious lifestyle with me
You could so do better
You have potential to be with someone better than me
Told you that you could do (lavish)
I said you deserve someone who can give you a life of luxury
You fucking with lames, I'm not the average nigga
You are wasting your time with inferior guys, I am above them
Careless with relations, I'm a savage nigga (jealous)
I don't hold back in relationships and can be ruthless, especially when jealous
Lil' baby watching me on stage, but this ain't a theater (no)
A girl is watching me perform, but this isn't fake like a theater
She with a lame, yeah, he gotta keep her
The girl is with a worthless guy but he is still trying to keep her
Numbers exchange, now the glam go deeper
We exchanged contact information and now we're getting more intimate
I'm in her mind like a tarot reader, woo (yeah, run it up)
I have a strong hold on her mind, just like a tarot card reader predicting the future. Let's keep going with this success.
Flew her to my city for the summer (woo, woo)
I brought her to my city for a fun summer
Young rich nigga look like Stunna (look like Stunna)
I am a young, rich, and successful man with a striking appearance
I be pulling out when I'm coming (beep, beep)
I pull out in my car when I'm coming to a stop
Tattin' up my name on her stomach (ooh)
She got a tattoo of my name on her stomach
Knew she was fuckin' a star, young nigga raisin' the bar
She knew she was sleeping with a celebrity, a young man who continues to set a high standard
Droppin' the roof on the car, smokin' the boof in the car yeah
I lower the roof of my car and smoke marijuana inside
Addin' the points on the board, tired of checking the score
I am constantly succeeding and don't need to check how well I'm doing
So I don't check it no more, taking me off of the court
I don't need to check scores anymore because I've already won the game
Fuckin' on Nabrisha, but she's not a keeper (keep)
I am having sex with a girl named Nabrisha, but don't plan on keeping her
Got vagina waiting at Spadina station
I have a girl waiting for me at the Spadina train station who is interested in sex
Down on Queen and Broadview, used to say I got you (used to say I got you)
She used to say she had my back when we were together
This was just a one-off, ain't no part two
This is just a one-time thing and there won't be a sequel
Knew it from the start though, that's why I left you heart broke (woo)
I knew from the beginning it wouldn't work out, which is why I caused you emotional pain and left you heartbroken
Pack up like a parcel, that's for lying like a bar code (woo)
I am leaving smoothly, just like a parcel being mailed, because she lied to me
Birds chirpin' just to fill the void
The birds chirping outside provide background noise
Doves in the backseat with the boys (doves in the backseat with the boys)
There are doves in the backseat of the car with the guys
88 Camino going fast (88 Camino going fast)
An 88 Chevrolet Camino car is driving quickly
If she keep twerking I'ma crash (crash)
If the girl keeps twerking, I will crash the car
Used to come up short and that's just facts
I used to not have enough money, and that's a fact
These days I be tappin' glass (these days)
Nowadays I am tapping expensive drinks and living a life of luxury
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Derek Bissue, Shakqueel Burthwright, Jeremy Joseph McIntyre
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