You listened, you waited…you’re welcome. After months of anticipation, the release of STS’ full-length debut, The Illustrious is finally here! This free album features 15 cuts from STS with appearances by Yelawolf, Farnzworth Bentley, the incomparable Tony Williams and more. Recorded in Atlanta’s legendary TreeSound Studios, The Illustrious, finds STS planting his flag in the new hip-hop landscape. To insure the proper picture is painted, STS gathered up some his personal favorite producers to provide backdrop complimentary to his distinct style. They include SKI BEATZ (Jay-Z, Camp-Lo, Curren$y), ALCHEMIST(Nas, Linkin Park),WILL POWER (YelaWolf, Wiz Khalifa) and EMILE (Kid Kudi). Back cover and tracklisting after the jump..
Lifestyle change is the narrative of The Illustrious. As founder of GOLD (Gentlemen Of Leisure & Development), STS is on a mission to instill personal change through music. “G.O.L.D! is a lifestyle,” says STS regarding his chant/moniker. “It embodies everything from attitude to presentation to education. As a Gentlemen of Leisure and Development you demand for more from every aspect of life. It’s a higher tier of hip-hop culture.” Take the words of W.E.B. Dubois, add the confidence of Don Bishop Magic Juan and dress him up in Ralph Lauren and you have STS (aka Sugar Tongue Slim).
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