[New Mixtape] STS - 'Gold Rush III'

After showcasing life on his European tour with the visuals to his latest Gold Rush flips, STS presents the third volume of the mixtape series the ATL emcee has now perfected.

With the help of DJ Bear One, Slim takes on tracks from Purity Ring, Kavinsky, Walk The Duck and Gary Clark Jr, and more as he proves his lyrics can be felt over any style of music. Who needs boundaries? Fuck 'em!



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XXL Reveals Its 2013 Freshman Class

Last year was definitely a controversial one when it came to XXL's selection for its Freshman Class, but it's safe to say that 2013 has some solid picks. Although I feel a few of these names deserved top billing in previous years, peep the 10 11 rappers who made the cut this year.

ScHoolboy Q

Trinidad Jame$

Joey Bada$$

Ab-Soul

Logic

Action Bronson

Kirko Bangz

Travi$ Scott

Dizzy Wright

Angel Haze

Chief Keef

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Stalley ft. Scarface - "Swangin"

After paying dues with his first MMG mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream, Stalley is gearing up for the release of his major label debut with the lead single "Swangin'."

The Block Beattaz production has a classic Houston sound, and it was only right that legend Scarface lend a verse to the track made specifically for the whip.



Download: Stalley ft. Scarface - "Swangin" (iTunes)

Time to make sure my Mint Condition is up to par...

Previously:

• Maybach Music Group - Self Made 2: NYC Takeover [Documentary]
• DJ Khaled ft. Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier - Hip Hop

Ryshon Jones - "Shadow Boxing Self Destruction" ft. L.atasha A.lcindor & Nia Keturah

After letting his project In Theory marinate since its January release without dropping any other audio leaks or visuals, Ryshon Jones is now ready to share this gem that didn't make the album.

Featuring L.atasha A.lcindor and Nia Keturah, the Hiri Skywalker produced "Shadow Boxing Self Destruction" finds Ryshon wondering this: "Am I crazy or do I drive myself crazy?"



Next week, Ryshon is set to drop the visual to "God's Broken Smile." I'll keep you posted on the G.U.E. favorite.

Previously: [New Mixtape] Ryshon Jones - "In Theory"

John Legend ft. Rick Ross - "Who Do We Think We Are"

John Legend shares his second single in one week as he taps "Rich Forever" collaborator Rick Ross for the soulful "Who Do We Think We Are." If this and "The Beginning" are any indication, his album  Love In The Future will be what R&B needs in 2013.



Previously:

• John Legend - "The Beginning"
• Rihanna - "Pour It Up" (Remix) ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.

[Music Video] Young Jeezy ft. 2 Chainz - "R.I.P."

Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz shockingly head to the club to shoot the visuals to "R.I.P." which feature cameos from Snoop dogg, Ludacris, Nelly, Trey Songz, Big Sean, T.I., E-40, YG, Warren G, Ne-Yo, Nipsey Hussle and more.

If you haven't shouted out this hook on a Friday night, whether at the club or not, it's time to start living life.


Directed by Taj

Hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the "R.I.P. video shoot."

[Short Film] Bilal - "West Side Girl"

Bilal's going the extra mile with exposure for his latest album A Love Surreal, and for great reason. Using the standout "West Side Girl" as inspiration for his short film, the "Back To Love" singer stars as a cop seduced by the women he's been assigned to bring down.



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Previously: [Album Stream] Bilal - 'A Love Surreal'

Roman GianArthur - "I-69"

I've been looking for a studio version of "I-69" since I saw Roman GianArthur perform it at Poor Little Rich Girl's Supreme Music Sessions, and although I'm a month late, here it is!

Roman, just one of the Wondaland Arts Society's many talents, is the man behind Janelle Monae's Archandroid overtures and the album closer "BabopbyeYa." Now, Roman has placed his focus on his own project which features the infectious "I-69," a track that has been spreading like wildfire due to the reception of his opening performances for Solange and Bilal's latest shows in Atlanta.

Hit play to be formally introduced to the soulful realm of Roman GianArthur, and be sure to buy "I-69" on iTunes if you like what you hear!



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[Music Video] STS - "Counting"

The countdown to Gold Rush III continues as STS flips Autre Ne Veut's "Counting" for the final visual release of the upcoming project.

Directed by Daniel "Danny Cam" Gallardo

Previously: [Music Video] STS - "Dripping In Gold"

[New Mixtape] Rickie Jacobs - "Songs For High School Kids"

It seems I've had to use my late pass a few times today, but no amount of shame would prevent me from sharing Rickie Jacobs latest project, Songs For High School Kids.

The Baltimore emcee who strives to "change the world with his vocal chords," linked up with some dope up and coming producers like King Tut, Smokey Suave, Artic and CXC to provide music for not only kids getting ready for prom, but us measly student loan paying folk as well.