88GLAM Bring Nav Through On "Bali"

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Some of XO's finest connect on "Bali."

Derek Wise and 88 Camino finally released their debut project as 88GLAM. The chatter surrounding the project has been on high all day and it's the first project Derek Wise and 88 Camino delivered under the Weeknd's XO record label. While the whole project was fire, one track stood out in particular. Not only for its catchy hook and vibrant production but because it's the only track on the project with a feature. 88GLAM connect with their XO brethren, Nav, for the stand-out "Bali."

88GLAM bring the XO Camp together for the only collaboration on the track, "Bali." It's a flossy single that has both Derek Wise and 88 Camino flexing fame and riches. It also serves as a way of addressing the transition between the local clout they've received over the years while still striving to take their talents and dreams to other heights. Derek Wise takes over on the first verse, delivering a smooth verse in his baritone voice. Camino steers the wheel on the track though, handling the hook as well as delivering an exceptional verse. 88 Camino's melodic voice carries the track's tone. Nav and 88GLAM mesh perfectly on the track from their flow, to lyrics and overall delivery. It's a stand-out track on their project and a highlight of the young talent on the XO team.

Along with the release of the project, they also delivered the video for the single as well. The video was directed by XO's Cash, who also gets' his Diddy on during the video. It's a straight forward video that predominantly consists of the rappers flexing from the hotel lobby to the room and then inside of the club. 

88GLAM are about to make some serious waves. As they cap off the year with a solid project, they're definitely about to make a mark in 2018. Keep your eyes peeled. 

Quotable Lyrics
In New York, I milly rock
My shooter tote a .30, he can't hide it in his sock
I am not a rapper, all these other rappers soft
They hope that I fall off
But bitch I'm at the top


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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