Recess

Recess is the debut studio album by Skrillex, released in March 2014 on OWSLA / Atlantic and self-produced by Skrillex. The album was both a commercial triumph and a creative statement of intent, demonstrating Skrillex's desire to move beyond the brostep template that had made him famous into a broader range of electronic and collaborative sounds. Features from Chance the Rapper, Kill the Noise, Big Sean, and Diplo reflected his deep connections across hip-hop and electronic music, while the lead single 'Ease My Mind' with Niki & The Human showed a more melodic and emotionally accessible side. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, an extraordinary achievement for an electronic artist. Recess confirmed that Skrillex had the creative range and commercial instincts to build a lasting career beyond his initial genre-defining impact.