There’s quite a few things I enjoyed about this “If I Die Young” video from STS. First of all, my palette is bias and can occasionally miss songs half the country already knows by heart. So, for me, this was an applicable introduction the The Band Perry’s single of the same name. Secondly, whether it’s with his impeccable flow or unique vocals Read the rest of this entry »

Last fall, STS had the grand idea to pillage the radio and sift through a sea of similar records, until finally settling on a handful of stand-outs he felt could match his charisma on the mic. Well, after hearing the Atlanta transplant stamp that signature style atop hits from Wale, Tinie Tempah and Kavinsky, the floodgates have opened on his #GOLDRush mixtape and now the entire project is available for your listening pleasure. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s really hard to find tributes to fathers in Hip-Hop. Lyrical diatribes against deadbeat dads and odes to hardworking single mothers are plentiful. That’s why it’s so refreshing to hear Jersey emcee Moruf pay homage to his late pops on “Rest Well.” Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a sucker for flows, but can’t handle music at high volumes, you’ve got a real pickle on your hands with the video for STS’ “Earthquake.” The latest offering from his upcoming GOLD rush project flips the song “Labyrinth” from UK rapper Earthquake and finds the Atlanta rapper teaming up with Phily phenom Dosage to absolutely shred what sounds like Banshee from X-Men, fighting to get out of the jaws of life. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s almost Friday. The weather is 20 degrees warmer than usual in many parts of the country. Plus, Suga Tongue Slim is about to release his much-hyped GOLD Rush mixtape. Why wouldn’t we be in a “Good Mood,” today? Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever dated someone you were inching towards kicking to the curb, only for them to beat you to the punch? Uh, yeah. All you can do is smirk about it and try to better your procrastinating ways unless you’re STS, who then reports the happenings to his boys in a very entertaining rhyme scheme. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Charismatic Airmatic is going on a warpath against any and everyone who hangs out near the Billboard water cooler. Anybody looking for Slim can get your e-pans ready for the GOLD Rush; a weekly series where he of ‘ol tongue of sugar will be remixing songs with more twists and turns than that crazy of flow of his. And that’s a lot of twists. Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta-to-Philadelphia poet-turned pimp-turned super-emcee extraordinaire STS decided to go the extra mile and drop a deluxe version of his latest free album The Illustrious. As if the original 13 tracks, including production from The Alchemist, The Knux and Emile, weren’t enough, The Money Making Jam Boy adds three more ingredients to the pot to ensure a satisfying experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Kudos to the team at RESPECT Mag and Casio G-Shock for giving three true school lyricists – Action Bronson, Joell Ortiz & STS – the spotlight in the new “Three Times Dope” campaign. In the September issue, each MC was featured individual in print ads and the accompanying online components appear below. Read the rest of this entry »

With intent to capitalize off the people who don’t understand the song is a gimmick, STS has released an extremely enjoyable visual for his raucous single, “Cliche.” Read the rest of this entry »

STS wasted no time after releasing The Illustrious to make his rounds with some free exhibition of his styles on Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays. That’s a lot of T’s but Slim can cram all sorts of syllables in his verses, no problem. He even blows off a minor flub with another rocket boost of bars. Read the rest of this entry »

Up onto this point, STS has by far exceeded the expectations for a hungry rapper. He’s given you his nonfiction story on the uncut tip and even wrestled with an Alabama bear to give you the full range of his character. The Illustrious is the full scope of an emcee who turned his unique vocal talents into something that transfixes listeners to give their undivided attention. Read the rest of this entry »

When comes to living life to the fullest, STS keeps it simple, stupid. The 23rd letter rules everything around him in a world that mutants hedonism into the norm: Women, weed and what to wear. Imagine if the majority of humans followed this motto. War and murderous intent would be down while Karmaloop and Frito Lay’s stock would be through the roof. Slim may be on to something here. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a pretty risky have Yelawolf featured on a track these days as Bama’s favorite son has been ripping his guest appearances to shreds. Atlanta-bred STS, though, more than holds his own. Read the rest of this entry »

Ignorance is bliss and STS goes straight dumb on “Cliché” over a bouncy backdrop courtesy of The Knux. Read the rest of this entry »