Travis Barker will join other artists such as Brandy, Nicky Jam, Aitch, Dillon Francis, among others, to release NFT collections on LimeWire.
American rock band Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker will launch his first NFT collection on Limewire. The former peer-to-peer file sharing platform has officially relaunched as an NFT marketplace with a lineup of big names in music.
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Other artists who have launched their NFT collection on Limewire include
Travis Barker, along with other singers and music producers such as Brandy, Nicky Jam, Aitch, Dillon Francis, FitLit Club with Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East, and Fabolous, Gramatik, 7 Aurelius and Elijah Blake will be releasing exclusive NFT collections on LimeWire in the coming weeks.
Other artists who will be releasing NFTs on LimeWire include A$AP Mob’s A$AP TyY, CJ Fly, Oritsé, Mollow, Luciana, Blacka Di D.
This follows recent news that LimeWire raised $10.4 million through a private token sale co-led by Kraken Ventures, Arrington Capital and GSR in April, and its deal with Universal Music Group for global content licensing in May.
What will Travis Baker’s NFT collection be about?
Travis Barker’s first NFT collection will include behind-the-scenes footage of himself working in the studio and purchasers of Barker’s NFT will be able to unlock an exclusive track. In addition, Barker will also release a 1/1 NFT of a 3D model of his drum kit and the physical drum kit he used at gigs, during rehearsals and at home.
“I’ve always been interested in Web3 and NFTs, so I’m very excited to release my first NFT collection and to do so on LimeWire,” said Travis Barker. “I hope my collection of NFTs will inspire aspiring artists and fans who want to learn about my creative journey and how I make music.” LimeWire has created a platform that makes exciting content like this accessible to all my fans, even those unfamiliar with Web3.”
American R&B singer Brandy will partner with Probably Nothing to release her spoken word NFT and Photosynthesis Flower on Limewire.
“We see a huge demand in the entertainment space for platforms that recognize and appreciate artists for their talent and put them in the driver’s seat,” said LimeWire co-CEOs Paul and Julian Zehetmayr. “LimeWire presents a new commercial opportunity for artists of all sizes and genres to engage with their fans, gain more exposure in a unique way and retain more of their earnings.”
Following LimeWire‘s move to Web3, former file sharing platform Napster has also announced plans to launch a new token and NFT platform after being acquired by Algorand and Hivemind.
Who is Travis Baker?
Travis Landon Barker is an American punk rock drummer, currently a member of Blink-182 and The Transplants. He was also a member of groups such as Feeble, The Suicide Machines, The Aquabats, Box Car Racer, Expensive Taste and +44.
He started playing drums at the age of 5 and studied music with a jazz teacher. Travis has been influenced by punk, metal, jazz and hip-hop music.
LimeWire
LimeWire is a digital collectibles marketplace for music and the broader art and entertainment space.
The company is opening up the NFT collectibles marketplace to the mainstream by improving the user experience, offering credit card payments and managing gas fees as well as technical hurdles on behalf of its users, while taking full advantage of Web3.
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