Album Review: Travis Barker

Travis Barker — Give The Drummer Some

Released by Interscope Records on March 15th

Chances are you are familiar with Travis Barker from his days with Blink-182. Whether you’re a fan of a the tatt’d up drummer, or looking for something new to listen to, Give the Drummer Some, the first solo album released by Barker, is an impressive 16 track compilation of head-banging production.

However, the production is just the beginning, as every track is highlighted by some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop past and present, including Kid Cudi, RZA, Lil’ Wayne, The Cool Kids, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell Williams, Raekwon, Cypress Hill, Tech N9ne, and Bun B just to scratch the surface.

While the all star hip-hop cast does an impressive job on top of Barker’s production, It’s obvious that on each track, Barker’s drums are the star. This album has something for hip-hop, and those who like the experimental sounds of indie rock. It’s a great example of talented artists working together to bring about a very impressive project.

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Travis Barker Featuring The Cool Kids – Jump Down

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Travis Barker Featuring Kid Cudi – Cool Head

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Travis Barker Featuring Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Willams – If You Want To