February 23, 2010 @ 12:25 pm | Written by: J. Tinsley
Travis Barker Should Work With…
A few days ago Karen uploaded a photo of Travis Barker and Clipse in the studio. All I know now is they were working on material for Travis Barker’s upcoming compilation album. That got me to thinking, however. A solo album from one of music’s most famous drummer would be a welcomed edition to the summer (or fall) of 2010.
You see, Barker is an interesting blend. He’s not completely rock and he’s not completely hip-hop, but yet, somehow he finds a happy medium. His relationship with Game is already known and finding Weezy on the final tracklist may not be too far fetched. But since I have your attention right now, here’s a list of five artists I’d like to see T.B. work with.
1. N.E.R.D. - For some reason, I think this combination would be amazing. Travis’ drums + N.E.R.D.’s vocals could very well equal a monster hit. It’s different, but I’m almost positive it could work. Yeah, I know he’s already been in the studio with Pharrell, but I still want to make sure this happens.
2. T.I. – Tip’s quiet right now, but that’s ok. I guarantee by the end of June your favorite website will be plastered with T.I. music, news and videos. It’d be great if the trapper-turnt-rapper could find a drum selection of Barker’s which complimented his flow. I mean, it worked on King.
3. Freddie Gibbs – Here’s the thing, Freddie’s flow is versatile enough to dismantle any beat. And that’s another thing, he also has a great ear for beats. I’m sure, over the right Travis Barker creation, we could be looking at Freddie’s first mainstream hit. Just an idea for the future.
4. Shyne - I know you’re thinking this could probably never work. But with a slow hard hitting instrumental added with some drums from Barker and Moses Michael Levy could have his first noteworthy track post-prison. It’d have to be something grimey though. None of that “let’s-go-to-the-club-and-be-superstars” stuff.
5. Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa -Â This could be a stoner’s anthem.
Tons of more artists could have fit this list, but in the interest of time, five seemed suitable. I’m a realist, so expecting any of these artists to make the final cut is slim to none. But, if one of them do, best believe I’m taking credit of being .00000002% of the reason it happened. Regardless of who ultimately finds their way on T.B.’s album, the music will stand on his own. I’m almost sure of it.
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TCH
February 24, 2010 @ 8:16 pm
After #1 for N.E.R.D., I got lost… For someone as talented as Travis Barker, the remaining choices were so unexciting. I can’t see the chemistry nor would I run to hear him collabo with the remaining four. But to each his own….
Did you hear him perform “3 a.m.” Him and Em could make something special resonate through the speakers! TB and Mos Def or Common. Drummer Boy and Outkast. Collabo with Dre on Detox or with Cube. As you previously mentioned, a collabo with Wheezy sounds exciting. Up-and coming, Travis and B.O.B… You never know what may happen when you put two brains in the same studio but you’d want to put him with someone that can bring creativity to the project and make it sound like the best of both worlds…
J. Tinsley
February 25, 2010 @ 11:25 am
Eminem wasn’t mentioned because I’m pretty sure he’s going to be on the album. TB’s already worked with T.I., so you can go back and hear how that sounded.
The rest? All my opinion. TB and Gibbs could do some crazy work together. B.o.B. is a good choice. That would probably come out dope. LOL, but Outkast? Man, I’d love to hear that. But let’s be real, when can we expect to hear new OUTKAST? And Detox? Man, that’s never coming out. I’m convinced lol.
I wanted to name some off the wall type collaborations. Maybe they’ll work. Maybe they won’t. All I know is, six years ago, I would have never expected to see TB on the same stage as Lil Wayne and Eminem. Crazier stuff has happened.