Psycho White Explained

Psycho White
Type:	EP
Artist:	Travis Barker and Yelawolf
Cover:	Yelawolf & Travis Barker - Psycho White.jpg
Border:	yes
Released:	November 13, 2012
Recorded:	2012
Producer:	Travis Barker (also exec.) Yelawolf (exec.)

Psycho White is a collaborative EP by American drummer Travis Barker and rapper Yelawolf. It was released on November 13, 2012, under LaSalle Records and Killer Distribution.^[1] The first single of the EP, "Push 'Em" was released as a free download via Yelawolf's Twitter page and on numerous hip hop websites on September 12.^[2] The artwork was released the same day as well as a behind-the-scenes video of how the artwork was created.^[3]

Yelawolf and Travis Barker broke down the meaning behind their project track-by-track with Sean Lynch of The Source Magazine.^[4] Part 1 also saw Yelawolf and Travis Barker hinting at a possible sequel and Warped Tour dates.^[5]

A remix version of the single "Push 'Em" by Steve Aoki and Travis Barker, was later released on Dim Mak Records.^[6]

Commercial performance

In its first week, Psycho White sold 11,962 copies debuting at number 50 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 7 on the R&B albums chart.

Personnel

Credits for Psycho White adapted from Allmusic.^[7]

• Tim Armstrong – composer, featured artist, guitar, background vocals
• Travis Barker – executive producer, drum programming, drums, primary artist, producer
• Kevin Bivona – keyboards
• Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
• Chris Holmes – engineer
• Mix Master Mike – cut, scratching, producer
• Dawaun Parker – composer
• Neal H. Pogue – mixing
• Skinhead Rob – featured artist, background vocals
• Lawrence Vavra – management
• Francesco Vescovi – artwork, cover art
• Jenniger Wienman – publicity
• Yelawolf - executive producer, primary artist, composer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Travis Barker and Yelawolf unveil Psycho White release date . underthegunreview.net . 2012-09-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120915055819/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/09/10/travis-barker-yelawolf-unveil-psycho-white-artworkrelease-date/ . 2012-09-15 .
2. Web site: Yelawolf & Travis Barker - Listen Now . Djbooth.net . 2012-09-10.
3. Web site: Franco Vescovi - Psycho White Album Art . 2012-09-10.
4. Web site: Travis Barker & Yelawolf Break Down 'Psycho White' (Online Feature Pt.2) . 2013-01-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121128140242/http://www.thesource.com/articles/253004 . 2012-11-28 . dead .
5. Web site: Travis Barker & Yelawolf On Creating The 'Psycho White' EP (Online Feature) . 2013-01-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121215232143/http://www.thesource.com/articles/252844 . 2012-12-15 . dead .
6. Web site: Travis Barker and Yelawolf gets a fresh spin on their song 'Push Em' (Steve Aoki and Travis Barker Remix) - Song Premiere . 2013-06-24.
7. Credits: Psycho White