Ep. 162: The New Era of Travie McCoy & The History of Gym Class Heroes

Travie McCoy is an artist, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of Gym Class Heroes. Most importantly, he's one of my biggest influences in finding and falling in love with the golden era of Fueled by Ramen bands and the Vans Warped Tour. I have so much respect for this dude, it's crazy!

This was a truly special episode where we got to talk about the very beginning of his career, starting Gym Class Heroes, and signing to Fueled By Ramen. We then talk about his astronomical growth into becoming a full on celebrity, and the new era of music he's currently working on.

(P.s. thank you Hodge for making this one happen. You're the realest.)

If there's any episode of this podcast that I want the world to hear, it's this one! Do me a massive favor and share it with any friend you think would like it. Thank you so much!

Timestamps:

3:34 - The Bi-racial Dilemma He Faced with Identity and Music

12:57 - How Gym Class Heroes Tapped Into Being Different

17:55 - Realizing Their Potential & Recording Music

24:27 - The Song That Connected Them to Fall Out Boy

30:06 - Cupid’s Chokehold & Opening for Fall Out Boy

34:30 - Signing with Fueled By Ramen

45:33 - Owning Being the Outcast & Being Kind

53:38 - Scrabble with Kanye West

58:40 - Going Beyond Clout

1:07:48 - Making Art for Charts

1:12:13 - The New Era of Travie McCoy

Travie McCoy: @traviemccoy

Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw

Produced & Edited by - Deanna Elise: @deannaelxse

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