Remember when Sage the Gemini was the king of the Bay Area bangers?

Before “Gas Pedal” and “Red Nose” dominated the charts, Sage was crafting hits that blended hyphy energy with slick, radio-ready hooks—yet some of his best tracks slipped under the radar.

If you’ve been sleeping on these gems, it’s time to hit rewind.

1. “College Drop” (2013)

Before Travis Scott was chanting “straight up,” Sage was flipping the phrase into a hypnotic anthem about ditching class for something far more lucrative.

Produced by Sage himself, “College Drop” rides a minimalist beat that lets his signature flow shine—plus, that whistle hook is stupidly catchy.

Fun fact: This was originally a freestyle Sage dropped on Instagram, but fan demand turned it into a full track.

2. “Down On Your Luck” ft. Iamsu! (2014)

A collab with HBK Gang’s Iamsu!, this track is a smooth, synth-heavy jam about turning losses into wins.

The production feels like a neon-lit drive through Oakland, and Sage’s ad-libs? Chef’s kiss.

It bombed commercially, but Bay Area locals still blast it at backyard functions.

3. “Buss It” (2015)

Buried in the deluxe edition of his *Remember Me* album, “Buss It” is a twerk anthem that never got its due.

The beat switches halfway through, flipping from bass-heavy to a dizzying dancehall rhythm—proof Sage was ahead of the curve.

Rumor has it, the track was almost given to another artist, but Sage kept it after hearing the final mix.

4. “Now and Later” (2013)

This deep cut from *Gas Pedal* EP is Sage at his most playful, comparing a fling to the iconic candy (“Sweet now, sweet later”).

The xylophone-laced beat is a nod to early 2000s R&B, and the bridge? Pure serotonin.

It’s the kind of track that makes you wonder why it wasn’t a single.

5. “Good Thing” ft. Nick Jonas (2015)

Yes, *that* Nick Jonas.

This unlikely collab is a breezy, pop-rap hybrid that somehow works—Sage’s swagger balances Nick’s crooning perfectly.

It was meant to be a crossover hit, but label drama left it stranded on SoundCloud purgatory.

Still, it’s a vibe that aged like fine wine.

So, which of these forgotten bangers is going back in your rotation?

Sage’s discography is a reminder that sometimes the best tracks aren’t the ones that chart—they’re the ones that stick with you.

Now excuse us while we go blast “College Drop” for the 10th time today.