Blink 182’s Travis Barker Set To Release Solo Album In February
Wednesday, 05 January 2011
Written by James Conlon
Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has announced that he will be releasing his debut solo album next month. Speaking on Twitter, the drummer confirmed that the album will be called ‘Give The Drummer Some’ and is set to feature several high-profile collaborations.
Artists who feature on the album include Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington. Rappers B.O.B, Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne are also said to have lent their vocal talents to the record.
The album, which is set for release on February 22nd, has been produced by Barker himself with the not-so-insignificant help of The Neptunes and DJ Khalil. The drummer also confirmed that the first single will be released at some point this month. Although no official details have been confirmed, Barker hinted strongly that the first single will be a collaboration with The Clipse (a hip-hop duo closely linked with The Neptunes) entitled ‘City Of Dreams’. Barker let out the suggestion as he tweeted a few hours ago: “Just got artwork...for the song i did with @theClipse called "City of Dreams" .The artwork alone on my album is gonna b craz”
Those Blink 182 fans who are expecting a pop-punk affair may have to wait until the band go on tour later in the year, if early reports are to be believed. Indications suggest that ‘Give The Drummer Some’ leans towards early hip-hop more than any other influence, as this collaboration with Cool Kids (unveiled in October 2010) would suggest:
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