10 years ago, Gus dropped Gym Class, marking a new era and a pivotal moment in his career.

Ten years ago today, Gus released Gym Class. One of the most unique songs in his discography, it features production from Brobak, whom he met online and previously worked with on LIVE FOREVER. It was the first single he released after returning to Pasadena from Denver in the spring of 2016, shortly before he began work on his third solo mixtape, Crybaby. After traveling to Denver to perform with Schemaposse on March 4, Gus ended up staying in the city for a few weeks, recording music and playing shows whenever and wherever he could. At the end of the month, he headed back to 1700 University Drive in Pasadena, where he had first moved with Brennan Savage in 2014, ostensibly to attend Glendale Community College. He returned to California on March 31, 2016, and dropped Gym Class on SoundCloud the following day, in the early hours of April 1. The release of this special song marked the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for Gus. During that spring stint in Pasadena, he was surrounded by creative, positive energy and got to work immediately upon his return. About a week after releasing Gym Class, he linked up with his friend and videographer Killstation to create a music video for the track at University Drive. Using a VHS camera, Killstation filmed Gus outside the house, around the neighborhood, and even on the roof. Later, while editing the video and looking to add graphics, they realized there was no blank paper in the house. Killstation recalled how resourceful Gus was, using a Sharpie and a paper towel to create the visuals they needed. Ten years later, Gym Class remains one of Gus’s most beloved singles. It is a beautifully evocative piece of music, tied closely to a pivotal period in his career. The day after the music video footage was shot, he got his “Crybaby” tattoo above his eye, signaling his commitment to the upcoming project. Gus and his friends were incredibly productive that spring, and Gym Class was just the beginning.