71: Before Emo Rap Was a Genre, Gym Class Heroes Did It First w/ Travie McCoy

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into The Papercut Chronicles by Gym Class Heroes, the raw debut that made them a MySpace-era phenomenon. Special guest, Gym Class Heroes' very own, Travie McCoy joins us to unpack how this DIY record flipped emo, rap, and pop on their heads and turned a band of weird kids into unexpected stars. We get into the leap from local shows to MTV, the legacy of “Cupid’s Chokehold,” and why this album still hits like a time capsule from the early 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.