How Blink-182's Travis Barker Is Looking to Take Over the Rap Game

Travis Barker’s one of the most successful artists in the music industry, but he has no interest in resting on his laurels. He rose to fame as the drummer for Blink-182, but has started living a second life as a rap producer and go-to session player for emcees looking to spice up beats with live drums.

After collaborating with musicians and rappers on Atlantic Records, Barker was approached by Johnny Minardi and Gregg Nadel from Elektra Records about a relationship outside of straightforward production. The result is DTA Records, Barker’s new playground for emerging artists and legendary rappers.