Travie McCoy and Gym Class Heroes [Audio Only]

In this special Lipps Service episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy for an in-depth conversation before the band’s show at the Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Travie takes listeners on a journey through his roots in Geneva, NY, his earliest musical memories, and the hardcore scene that shaped him. He opens up about everything from the formation of Gym Class Heroes and their early DIY days to their breakout Fueled By Ramen era, the creation of Papercut Chronicles, and hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Clothes Off!”. The discussion dives into collaborations, genre-blending, and the highs and lows of his career, including dark periods, reinvention, and working with icons like T-Pain, Bruno Mars, and Benny Blanco. Travie also gives insight into his new record and his artistic life beyond music. A candid and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

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