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NO BIG DEAL, the first official studio album from Denver’s WHEELCHAIR SPORTS CAMP, is produced by the late, great IKEY OWENS (Jack White, The Mars Volta, Free Moral Agents.) This musical milestone details the signature experience of lead vocalist, Kalyn Heffernan, a shit-talking emcee and activist whose unique circumstance provides perspective unlike those heard almost anywhere.



WSC first got their start in 2008 combining humor, playfulness, radical politics, compassion, and a love for rhyme schemes. In 2016, not only are hometown Colorado beatmakers involved, but their album features talents from Los Angeles, Canada, and the U.K., while overall production duties were left to the legendary Ikey Owens shortly before his tragic passing in 2014. This is a family affair for Heffernan (vocals,) Joshua Trinidad (trumpet,) and Gregg Ziemba (drums,) who have toured extensively together for the past several years, often alongside their STRANGE FAMOUS cohorts.

“The last time I met with Ikey was to catch up on life stuff and discuss his work with WSC,” explains SAGE FRANCIS. “Despite being a music virtuoso and seasoned producer, he seemed equally excited as he was nervous to tackle a hip-hop project. We discussed what style of music might best suit Kalyn, but from everything I had heard it was all on the right path.”


Ultimately, Owens stripped apart the original compositions that the band brought to the studio and weaved his own weird sonic tapestry, merging live instruments with electronic compositions that lend an
exciting and distinctive vibe to the project. While Ikey rebuilt the tracks, Kalyn composed the majority of the album’s lyrics almost completely on the fly in-studio.

Despite the tongue-in-cheek title of the album, this means a great deal in the sonic journey of an already well celebrated hip-hop band. It represents a significant move from DIY mixtapes to a proper release with evolved quality of sound and songwriting. WSC has cemented their transition by signing with SFdigi, a brand new imprint under the STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS banner.

"If there were ever a moment for a queer, disabled rapper with a love for pot, jokes, and revolution to be a star, the moment is now" - Village Voice

TRACKLISTING

all songs produced by Isaiah "Ikey" Owens
co-produced by Kalyn Heffernan
1. Mary Had A Little Band (4:40)
ft. Felix Fast4Ward
(Kalyn, Jerod Sarlo, Felix Ayodele, Gregg Ziemba, Joshua Trinidad, Mike Brown) 
Lyrics: Kalyn Heffernan, Felix Fast4Ward
Beat/Piano: Qknox
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Trumpet: Joshua Trinidad
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
2. Teeth (2:50)
(Kalyn, Hadley Evans, Joshua Trinidad, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn
Beat: Dealz Makes Beats
Trumpet: Joshua Trinidad
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
3. Scooter Pack (3:49)
(Kalyn, John Sullivan, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn
Beat: John Sullivan
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
DJ cuts: Everai
4. Hindsight (3:32)
ft. Venus Cruz
(Kalyn, Jerod Sarlo, Venus Cruz, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn, Venus Cruz
Beat: Qknox
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
5.  Same Shit (3:34)
ft. Rubedo
(Kalyn, Joshua Trinidad, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown, Alex Trujillo)
Vocals: Kalyn, Kyle Gray
Beat: Kalyn
Trumpet/Keys: Joshua Trinidad
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
Guitar: Alex Trujillo 
6. Take Stairs in Case of Fire (3:29)
(Kalyn, Joshua Trinidad, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown, Alex Trujillo
Vocals: Kalyn
Trumpet: Joshua Trinidad
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
Electric Bass: Alex Trujillo
7. Thunder (4:07)
ft. Kyle Gray
(Kalyn, Egadz, Kyle Gray, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn, Kyle Gray
Beat: Egadz
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
8. Whistle While You Work (3:43)
(Kalyn, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn
Beat: Kalyn
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Trumpet: Joshua Trinidad
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
Whistle: Chad Saxton
9. Honey Don't Go (4:47)
ft. Jen Korte
(Kalyn, Joshua Trinidad, Gregg Ziemba, Mike Brown)
Vocals: Kalyn, Jen Korte
Beat: Kalyn
Trumpet: Joshua Trinidad
Drums: Gregg Ziemba
Standup Bass: Mike Brown
10. Talk My Way Out (2:52)
(Kalyn, Isaiah "Ikey" Owens)
Vocals: Kalyn
Beat/Keys: Ikey Owens
Bonus Track (3:25)
11. Hard Out Here for a Gimp
(Kalyn, Jerod Sarlo, Anwar Woody)
Vocals: Kalyn
Beat: GirlGrabbers (Qknox + Gypdahip)
Mixed/Mastered: Chad Saxton @ Dryer Plug Studios (Denver, CO)