Meet Sage Yeager-Wheaton | CONSEQUENC3

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sage Yeager-Wheaton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sage, why did you pursue a creative career?
Before I started making music I imagined what it would be like to have my own songs and perform, and as I got older I didn’t want to just imagine anymore, I wanted to put the work in and do it. I started rapping in August of 2022 and ever since have been happier than I thought was possible. Making music, going to shows, and hanging out with other artists throughout the creative process always feels less like work and more like just doing what I love. There will always be roadblocks and some things are intimidating to try initially, but the hip hop community in Denver is so supportive that you end up being rewarded for your vulnerability.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My music is a combination of spoken word poetry and more traditional hip hop. I mostly rap about what I’m going through whether it’s having fun or dealing with trauma and my mental health. I try to be as real as possible and stay true to my values and politics. I’m very excited to put out more music this summer. I have a great set of songs I’ve been working on this year that show a lot of my growth as an artist. The biggest thing that helped me get to where I am today has been putting in the work. I try to set aside at least one hour a day to work on making music, and another hour dedicated to my social media and digital presence. Balancing both aspects of being an artist has helped me get myself and my music out to more people at a faster rate. I want people to know that I’m not just rapping for clout or money, I’m doing it because I have a huge place in my heart for hip hop culture and I want my contributions to the culture to be meaningful.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love food and one of my all time favorite spots to go is Rocky Yama Sushi, especially for their happy hour. They have great sushi and the intimate setting and friendly staff make you feel at home. Tikka Grill on 6th is another one of my favorite restaurants. They have a great selection of food and the spiked Mango Lassi pairs well with any of the entrees. One of my favorite spots to grab a frozen drink in the Summer is Lil Devil’s. They have awesome prices, super friendly staff, and a bunch of outdoor seating to relax in. Trve Brewing is definitely where I’d go for a beer, the selection changes regularly but no matter what beers they have on tap they’re always great. Everyone who knows me knows I can’t talk about going out without bringing up Casey Jones, and any of the bars along Broadway for the nightlife. During the day though, the Botanic Gardens and Cheeseman park are the best places to enoy Denver.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The White Moms were the first group to ever listen to my music, and encouraged me to perform with them at a first Friday show on the Santa Fe Art Walk. Having other musicians want to perform with me and support me when I was still figuring everything out helped me gain a lot of confidence in myself and my music. I’m also incredibly grateful for my friends, they support me in so many ways both emotionally and physically, I don’t know what I’d do without our little framily.

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