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Recess is throwing a free for all.
Tonight, at three20south, the two principal artists debut their CD, “Class Clowns,” and hand it out for free.
The goal: to get their name out there “and show everyone what Recess is about, which is spreading our love for hip-hop and the mountain lifestyle,” said Nathan Sparks, aka Safe.
The duo, Sparks and Luke Drake, has been together since 2007 and did their first show at Locals' Day at A-Basin that year. They met through a mutual interest in graphic design and T-shirts; Drake owns Zealous Apparel.
“After spending some time together, making music, freestyling, listening to music, we realizing that we were on to something, so we recorded five songs and put out a demo around the county,” Sparks said.
Locals began to take notice, as did KSMT, and Recess started opening for national hip-hop acts at three20south.
“We've been having so much fun, we just want to keep moving forward,” he said.
Recess worked with producers who live in Idaho and Wyoming.
“Our producer (Kale Gans, aka) Trifecta also did a couple remixes for the album that bring a little more of the electronic/dance vibe to the mix,” he said. “We're givin' you a little of everything.”
Sparks grew up with Trifecta, a jazz and classical bass player. He has studied music since he was 9, playing classical violin, jazz drums and percussion.
“Eventually I moved to Summit County to be a shred bum, and I found my voice and became a rapper,” he said.
Drake, aka the Physician, was born and raised in Summit County. His deep roots in underground hip-hop evolved during his years at Mesa State in Grand Junction, where he spun positive, conscious hip-hop. He returned to Summit County after a fire in his apartment consumed everything he owned, two days before his 21st birthday.
The newest member of the Recess family is Deadbeat Dominic, the live DJ who steeped himself in the heavy metal scene before moving to rap-hop.
Recess' influences range from Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde and Beastie Boys to indies like Atmosphere, Aesop Rock and Living Legends.
“I think we sound the way they would sound if they lived here in Summit County,” Sparks said. “Our live show is all about fun, just like living here and snowboarding every day. It's unlike any hip-hop show you've seen lately — it's very high energy.”
Tonight, at three20south, the two principal artists debut their CD, “Class Clowns,” and hand it out for free.
The goal: to get their name out there “and show everyone what Recess is about, which is spreading our love for hip-hop and the mountain lifestyle,” said Nathan Sparks, aka Safe.
The duo, Sparks and Luke Drake, has been together since 2007 and did their first show at Locals' Day at A-Basin that year. They met through a mutual interest in graphic design and T-shirts; Drake owns Zealous Apparel.
“After spending some time together, making music, freestyling, listening to music, we realizing that we were on to something, so we recorded five songs and put out a demo around the county,” Sparks said.
Locals began to take notice, as did KSMT, and Recess started opening for national hip-hop acts at three20south.
“We've been having so much fun, we just want to keep moving forward,” he said.
Recess worked with producers who live in Idaho and Wyoming.
“Our producer (Kale Gans, aka) Trifecta also did a couple remixes for the album that bring a little more of the electronic/dance vibe to the mix,” he said. “We're givin' you a little of everything.”
Sparks grew up with Trifecta, a jazz and classical bass player. He has studied music since he was 9, playing classical violin, jazz drums and percussion.
“Eventually I moved to Summit County to be a shred bum, and I found my voice and became a rapper,” he said.
Drake, aka the Physician, was born and raised in Summit County. His deep roots in underground hip-hop evolved during his years at Mesa State in Grand Junction, where he spun positive, conscious hip-hop. He returned to Summit County after a fire in his apartment consumed everything he owned, two days before his 21st birthday.
The newest member of the Recess family is Deadbeat Dominic, the live DJ who steeped himself in the heavy metal scene before moving to rap-hop.
Recess' influences range from Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde and Beastie Boys to indies like Atmosphere, Aesop Rock and Living Legends.
“I think we sound the way they would sound if they lived here in Summit County,” Sparks said. “Our live show is all about fun, just like living here and snowboarding every day. It's unlike any hip-hop show you've seen lately — it's very high energy.”
