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Hip hop/indie bandBirth Date :
1997Birth Place :
Geneva, New YorkClaim to fame :
Single "The Queen and I" (2006)
Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy 'Proud' to Be Bronx Mowgli Wentz's Godfather
December 12, 2008 03:12:06Gym Class Heroes' frontman Travis McCoy says he's "so proud" that Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson ask him to be the godfather of their baby, Bronx Mowgli Wentz. "Pete told me I was treading godfather territory and two days later, after I met Bronx and Ashlee saw how good I was with him, it was official," the musician explains.
In further statement, Travis also says both Ashlee and Bronx "are healthy and happy." No words have been given on why Pete asks Travis, and not his other friends, to be his son's godfather.
Video Premiere: Gym Class Heroes' 'Cookie Jar' Feat. The-Dream
August 16, 2008 12:08:30Multi-selling band Gym Class Heroes have premiered a music video for their second single "Cookie Jar" which will be listed in their upcoming fourth studio album "The Quilt". The song features rapper The-Dream singing the chorus with the band's frontman Travis McCoy. Their brand new set is scheduled for release on September 9.
The music video has been shot by director Dale "Rage" Resteghini. It has The-Dream as a guest star and hip hop producer DJ Clinton Sparks as a cameo. They implicitly convey a peace message through the video by showing two-fingers peace sign to the camera.
Behind the Scene of Gym Class Heroes' 'Cookie Jar' Video
August 13, 2008 10:08:07Gym Class Heroes are moving on with the promotion of their fourth album "The Quilt" which is due to be released on September 9 this year. Following the release of "Peace Sign/Index Down" and its music video in mid-July, the group is ready to launch the second single "Cookie Jar" that features rapper The-Dream.
A music video has been shot with director Dale "Rage" Resteghini and a behind-the-scene video has just surfaced. The video features among others foreword by the band, artistic concept by the director and inside details from the group's frontman, Travis McCoy and the featured guest, The-Dream. There are scenes where McCoy wears straitjackets while rapping to the camera. The band also play their instruments on a white background as well as chill out in a night club.
Video Premiere: Gym Class Heroes' 'Peace Sign/Index Down' Ft. Busta Rhymes
July 15, 2008 09:07:05Preparing for the release of their new album "The Quilt", Gym Class Heroes have premiered a new music video on July 14. The clip was made to accompany the hip-hop group's latest single "Peace Sign/Index Down" and it also features the appearance of rapper Busta Rhymes.
The new video was set in a minimalist way as it only sees the band performing with Busta in a white background. Just like the song's title, the clip was also intended to promote peace. It can be seen at the end of the clip where the band along with their friends putting up the peace sign with their fingers.
Gym Class Heroes Set New Album's Release Date and First Single
July 01, 2008 10:07:42New details about their new album "The Quilt" have been added by hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes by revealing the new set's release date and its first single. The band have confirmed that their new record will hit the shelves on September 9 and to promote the album they will spawn a track titled "Cookie Jar" as the lead single.
"Cookie Jar", which is set to be dropped on July 8 via iTunes, will be featuring a collaboration with The-Dream who also produced the track. Other confirmed tracks on the upcoming record beside the first single are, "Peace Sign", "Drunk Text Romeo", "Blinded By The Sun" and many more.
Gym Class Heroes' New Album to Make Fans Guessing
April 09, 2008 02:04:51Gym Class Heroes will make their fans guessing in their next studio album, "The Quilt". The award-winning Hip-Hop group will not write the names of the featured guests on the liner notes of their new album, instead they will leave fans to guess through the artists' voice, an approach that they describe as "movie aesthetic".
This idea struck the band after seeing albums putting too many features on them. "I can't speak for everyone but I hate seeing lots of features on an album," frontman Travis McCoy told Billboard.com. "So, instead we're having a movie aesthetic, where everyone is going to be part of the cast as opposed to being featured. You won't know who is on the album just by looking at the liner notes. You'll know only if you listen and recognize the person's voice. This way, people know we didn't do stuff for name sake, but really because that person belonged on that song."
Gym Class Heroes Want Ne-Yo and Alex Turner in Their Album
November 14, 2007 02:11:02To top up their next album after the relatively successful 'As Cruel as School Children', Gym Class Heroes have demanded Ne-Yo, Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner and soul rock singer Daryl Hall.
Frontman Travis McCoy told MTV, "This is me reaching out right now, but we're hoping to get Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys on the record, Daryl Hall on the record. And we're looking forward to writing a couple of songs with Ne-Yo. We got to be good friends with him through the VMAs (MTV Video Music Awards)."
Full Winners List of 2007 mtvU Woodie Awards
November 10, 2007 10:11:48It was the night for alternative bands at mtvU Woodies Awards that was held on Thursday, November 8. Groupies such as Gym Class Heroes, Muse and Boys Like Girls scooped the top honors at the event that appreciates music loved by college students.
Gym Class Heroes was named Woodie of the Year aka Artist of the Year whose music have helped the students to 'survive' throughout 2007. Muse was hailed as the Best Performing Woodie for their live performances always 'worth it'.
MTV VMAs Updates: Gym Class Heroes the New Artist of the Year
September 10, 2007 10:09:19
Gym Class Heroes beat the expected winner Amy Winehouse as this year's 'Best New Artist' at MTV Video Music Awards. Jennifer Garner was there to hand the award to the group that excelled this year through single 'Cupid's Chokehold'.
Mary J. Blige was up next, introducing and honoring producer and rapper Dr. Dre.
Nelly Furtado, Common, Lil Wayne Joining 2007 MTV VMA Performers
August 21, 2007 11:08:41
MTV Video Music Awards this year aims high in terms of stage act. The organizers of the event have just invited today's biggest acts like Nelly Furtado, Gym Class Heroes, Lil Wayne and Common to be the onstage performers.
The foursome along with T-Pain, Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo and Australian singer Daniel Merriweather will join the previously reported performers, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Fall Out Boy, Amy Winehouse, Timbaland and many more. The latter in particular will be a busy body that night. Beside being the event's official maestro to arrange collaboration among artists, he will also host a Fantasy Suite party with big nominee Justin Timberlake.
2007 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Here!
August 08, 2007 10:08:11
2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in. On the terms of most count, the list has Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles who both own seven nods each while on the terms of today's big buzz, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse came quite unsurprising.
Although having a great chance to bring home a statuette this year, Timberlake and Knowles are facing tough competition this year mainly on the highest nomination in the award. Video of the Year put Timberlake's 'What Goes Around..." and Knowles' 'Irreplaceable' on the same level to Kanye West's 'Stronger', Rihanna's 'Umbrella', Winehouse's 'Rehab' and unexpectedly, French electronic duo Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.'
Gym Class Heroes Covering Arctic Monkeys' Hit
July 24, 2007 04:07:51
Gym Class Heroes has laid a hand on another cover song. This time the group takes on British band Arctic Monkeys' "Leave Before the Lights Come On" and reviews of their rendition have mixed between positive and negative.
The alternative hip hop band has been acknowledged for its cover songs. Among songs that they have remixed are Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" and Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge" with the latter appeared on compilation album "Punk Goes 90's" (2006).
The Killers, Muse Heading to San Diego's "Street Scene"
June 20, 2007 02:06:33
San Diego's annual music festival Street Scene comes back with bigger headliners this year. Two of this year's biggest music acts, The Killers and Muse, are confirmed to play in the Sept 22-23 event.
If previously the festival was held in Mission Valley, this year the venue is re-located to Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego. Tickets are going on sale on June 23 with two-day passes sold for $120, and VIP pricing begins at $300.
Kanye West Hosting World's Talent Show
May 22, 2007 03:05:26
Kanye West is made this year's host of talent show Thirst Studio Global Sessions. The contest that seeks potential music talents all around the world will also hold the acts of Paul Oakenfold, Erick Morillo and Gym Class Heroes.
West will have to fly to Las Vegas for the finale that will take place May 25-27.
Pete Wentz Opening "Angels & Kings" Bar
April 25, 2007 01:04:48
Fresh from his teaming up with fashion giant DKNY, Pete Wentz is having a new bar to be opened in New York at the end of the month.
The Fall Out Boy bassist is teaming up with members of Gym Class Heroes and The Academy Is... to open a new hangout, Angels and Kings, in the Big Apple, which according to Wentz is aimed to provide locals with a down-to-earth, relaxed environment to drink in.
Top 10 Singles in Billboard 100 on March 16, 2007
March 16, 2007 04:03:00
The availability of Stacy Ferguson's "Glamorous" featuring rapper Ludacris for download sales has been on and off. In its ninth week, finally it gathers 166,000 digital sales and rightfully sits at the top position of Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie has held the position twice and therefore is the only sixth solo female artist in 20 years to collect more than one #1 single from debut album.
With Fergie sitting on that position, it knocks out last week's three toppers to slip one places each. MIMS' "This Is Why I'm Hot" falls to #2, Akon's "Don't Matter" is down to #3 and Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon falls 3-4.
Top 10 in Hot 100 for March 9, 2007 Leg of Chart
March 09, 2007 11:03:18
The Billboard 100 chart topper this week is pretty much a still episode from last week. MIMS' "This Is Why I'm Hot" is still holding on for the top position while Akon's "Don't Matter" is entailing behind at #2.
Flip-flopping at no 3 and 4 is Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon and Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around…Comes Around". Timberlake is shoved down to #4 this week and his last position at #3 is replaced by Stefani.
Billboard 100 Top 10 List for March 1, 2007
March 02, 2007 10:03:39
On Thursday, March 1, New York rapper MIMS has topped Billboard 100 with the song "This Is Why I'm Hot" after leaping as great as 31 positions straight ahead to no.1. The leap is recorded as the third biggest in the chart's history as well as scoring the first #1 single for its label, the Capitol Records. The song has also created quite a stir in numerous radio stations with a total spins up to 1000 per week and absorbed a growing 59 million listeners.
With the sudden shoot up, he knocked out Justin Timberlake's single "What Goes Around...Comes Around" out of its seat and put it in the third place. Meanwhile the song "Don't Matter" by Akon is trailing behind MIMS at no. 2 before tying his spot at no. 5 a week before. The third topper last week Nelly Furtado with "Say It Right" slides down to no. 6 this week while Ludacris' "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige falls a little bit steeper at no. 9.
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Holdovers
February 23, 2007 09:02:03
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart sees the victory of Justin Timberlake as the Jive Records recording artist scores his third No. 1 hit from his latest album "FutureSex/LoveSounds". The single, titled "What Goes Around … " bounces from No. 8 to the 1st spot in its 11th week on the Hot 100.
Follows in the footsteps of his two other hits "My Love" and "Sexyback", the video for "What Goes Around …" was recently released on iTunes, and during the first four days on iTunes, fans purchased and downloaded the video in excess of over 50,000 downloads and broke all records.
Weekend Billboard Hot 100 in the Week Ended Thursday Feb 15, 2007
February 16, 2007 04:02:55
It's over for Beyonce Knowles. The R&B recording artist is no longer No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" rises one to reign the top spot, thus marks her second No. 1 single following "Promiscuous," which reached the top six months ago. Beyonce's "Irreplaceable", meanwhile, slips one to the 2nd spot.
Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon is at No.3, just one place ahead of Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race" which slips one from last week position to No. 4. Elsewhere on the Hot 100, Ludacris' "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige, going up one to No. 5.
The All-American Rejects Ready to Embark on Fall Arena Tour
September 22, 2006 10:09:14
The success of "Move Along", The All-American Rejects' 2005 hit album, has made it hard for the band to move along that after all they've finally decided on another jaunt.
And subsequent to the agreement to hit the road again, the American power pop band will embark on a tour dubbed "Tournado 2006". Kicked off on October 27 in Hartford, Connecticut, the tour will wrap with a gig at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom on December 19.
