Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes Discusses New Album on ‘Lipps Service’ Podcast

Gym Class Heroes’ lead singer, Travie McCoy, recently sat down with Scott Lipps on the Lipps Service podcast to discuss the band’s upcoming album collaboration with Asa Taccone from Electric Guest. McCoy delved into his roots in Geneva, N.Y., reminisced about his time on the Vans Warped Tour, and shared insights into his mentorship with Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy.

Among other topics, McCoy spoke about his early music influences, including Earth, Wind & Fire, the formation of Gym Class Heroes, and his collaborations with artists like T-Pain, Bruno Mars, and Benny Blanco. He also shared stories behind some of the band’s hit songs, such as “Cupid’s Chokehold.” The episode concluded with McCoy listing his top five genre-defying artists and offering his thoughts on what constitutes the perfect album.

In a previous episode of Lipps Service, the band Waterparks from Houston, Texas, discussed their progress on their next album, a funny anecdote about a misspelled tattoo that inspired a song title, and a spooky experience in a recording studio. Since its inception in 2018, Lipps Service has become known for featuring some of the most prominent voices and personalities in the music industry, with exclusive interviews including Anthony Kiedis, Hozier, and rock icons like Maynard James Keenan and Mick Fleetwood.

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