Leaks:

Tragedy Tha Beast – Nobody (Prod. by JiNx Beatz) [VeryHot]

http://usershare.net/qd42vh3t75l0

Tragedy Tha Beast – Mr. Blue Sky (Prod. by JiNx Beatz) [XtremelyHot]

http://usershare.net/jcg9aivd43nz

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*For those of you who don’t know I just started writing for defsounds.com and this is the blog where I discuss the whole 5 Mic dilemma*

The Source has deemed Bun B’s Trill O.G. a classic, but does it deserve what used to be the highest honor an artist could achieve?

Read the full article after the jump

or visit Bun B,Trill O.G.,The Sauce & What Is 5 Mics worth in 2010?

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OK So Yesterday me and Maize had a discussion about what I Post… I usually do the radio and I post alot of the music that I know… Im from Palm Beach County Florida and I deal with alot of these artists daily… So I guess you could say I bring yall music that you probably have never heard and I also like to bring back some of those Old Classic joints that we may have forgotten about! I love this site and we appreciate everyone that is always coming back to get new Music…

Note to alot of the up and coming Hip Hop artists that are trying to be heard first on HIF…..

When You send us Music do not send me your download links… send me the song in an mp3 format only please. Once a week I am going to do a few spotlights on some of our Artists submissions… So when you send the MP3 include one picture of yourself and also your social network links where our viewers can check out more of your music… I also know that some of yall are looking to be featured on HIF Radio when we are broadcasting.. sae situation send me the mp3 with your information… some of yall have sent me music without even the song title or the name of the artists… am I say supposed to say this is Track 3 by ummmm (Reads Email Address)  If you make my job easier you have a muc better chance of being played.   If you have any thoughts or suggestions please leave us a comment!  in the Meantime here are a few More Singles from ya Boy Bruce Almighty!!

Total Kaos -  Let Em Hate Extremely Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/lu0ly0h3v3z8

Killa Kim  -  Ether Freestyle Very Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/fnni7efcmzzk

Tenfoe  -  Inseperable
http://www.onionshare.net/2zia0nygp5of

Tenfoe – Hello Goodnight RIP (Spro & Ten Pound Dedication) Very Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/aybw4d1jhr0h

Kurly  -  Strugglin Hustlin  Ft Papa Duck and P Cizzle Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/jxxjhxslkp4o

Slay Boogie Productions   –  Roadside Assistance Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/c46czg55lj80

Van Dam  -  All On Me Very Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/pxu6br5l0ntw

Not Florida Tracks but some random shit I got playin right now!!

2 Pac  - I get Around Classic
http://www.onionshare.net/upxa29m49a3h

2 Pac –  Picture Me Rollin Classic
http://www.onionshare.net/svf5se730hgy

Fat Joe  - Let Me Put You In The Game Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/4m8qy6nc79dv

EPMD  -  YO Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/bl5e571zwi1m

Lil Wayne  -  Hustler Musik Very Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/qfdhn8q76e05

DMX  -  Hows It Going Down Very Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/uobavkfmt4mm

Nappy Roots  -  Down & Out Ft Anthony Hamilton Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/fldoluul0lho

KRS One & DJ Revoulution  -  The DJ So Fukkin Tight
http://www.onionshare.net/hlpdn9zvabfz

Dr Dre   –  Nuthin But A G Thang Classic
http://www.onionshare.net/6gjkzmnapb3o

Kanye West   –  Never Let Me Down Ft Jay Z & Ivy Extremely Hot
http://www.onionshare.net/q5mt5o93iy1v

Now as I may think that Jeezy Vs Rick Ross may be interesting I still think that its fabricated…. lets be honest they have nothing to gain from the beef but attention

For the first time in over 5 years, The Source has officially crowned an album a “5 Mic Classic.” The summer of 2010 has given Hip-Hop a slew of heavy-hitting albums and the contenders are as strong as they come. Big Boi, Bun B, Drake, Eminem, Fat Joe, Rick Ross and The Roots all delivered incredible albums, but The Mindsquad only was able to crown one album with this distinction. Who do you, the fans, think deserved the honor of a Hip-Hop classic? Vote now, and find out when you cop the newest issue of The Source, hitting newsstands this week!

Maize’s choice:

*My pick would have to be Eminem’s Recovery, although I could see Big Boi or The Roots coming away with this one. But the sales are incredible and he has 7 songs from the album in the top 100. How many rappers or artists period can pull that off?  Leave your comments and tell us which album you think deserves 5 Mics*

Ok so Shouts out to Crown The South dot com!! My Homeboy A Game Who also directed Phatbois “Allergic to Dirt” Video and Eric Biddines “Walkin” Video now is Workin on Jaki Os project! So I think I may be getting some interview footage with her very soon!!

*I just find this shit reallly really funny, haven’t posted a comedy video in a minute*
Feedback is appreciated

I hesitated the past couple days on posting this, because I was hoping it would turn out to be a rumor but unfortunately it is true. Gang Starr is no doubt one of the most legendary and influential rap groups of all time, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Guru. His passing is devastating news to me, and anybody who has ever been a fan of Gang Starr. He will be missed, and our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Below I have taken the news from the MTV website for those who want to read about what happened. Please post your thoughts and memories of Gang Starr in the comments.

Taken from MTV.com:

Just over a month since undergoing surgery following a heart attack, Gang Starr MC Guru (born Keith Elam) has died at age 43. According to a statement, Guru died of cancer-related causes on Monday after a long fight with the disease.

Guru’s longtime collaborator and partner Solar mourns his loss in the statement and explains that Guru had written a letter to his fans that was to be released upon his death.

“The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons of all-time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru,” Solar said. “Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius.”

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G.P.T. Boy Nikko is releasing his mixtape High On Arrival on April 13th. I’m definitely looking forward to hearing it, he has dropped some dope tracks recently and always works alongside Tito Lopez. April 13th, don’t sleep on Nikko! I have attached one of the tracks from the tape as well.

Nikko – 10 25

http://usershare.net/v77mi172gwwa

March 30th Tito Lopez’s King With No Crown project will be available for download on HIF and at a site near you. In the coming weeks I will release Tito Be Killing These Bitches 2, the street video for Soul Ride will be released and then finally the album.  I’ve already had the chance to check out the album and it’s a must have. It has so much potential to make an impact with the right promotion.  Spread the word, March 30th, KING WITH NO CROWN!!!!!

Rihanna Ft Tito Lopez – Rude Boy (Remix) [VeryHot]

http://usershare.net/p42gcmww6sco

Tito Lopez – Outkast Medley [XtremelyHot]

*Tito goes in over 5 outkast classics

http://usershare.net/m7xy8xrtb4bw

Tito Lopez – King With No Crown Album Sampler

http://usershare.net/ib4ftngy3yrx

Discography:

Submissions Closing Tomorrow

Due to the amount of submissions we are ending the submissions tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM CST. Thanks.

HIF is throwing together another mixtape, but this time we are bringing it back to what we did for our very first tape. We will be taking submissions from everyone, so if you’re reading this right now and have any serious skills on the mic or are a producer, send some material through. Massive Trip and Bruce Almighty will be mostly working on the tape, so send all music submissions to Massive Trip ” tripmassive@gmail.com. The name of the tape isn`t 100% decided yet, if you have any good ideas for a mixtape then leave a comment. This tape will be mostly focused on slept on artists and HIF affiliates. It will be a lot like our very first Redefining The Grind mixtape. Also Massive Trip hasn`t decided on a cover designer yet, so if you wanna make any offers to him or anything then shoot him a email. For those looking to submit content, the details are below.

Recipient: tripmassive@gmail.com

Email title: HearItFirst mixtape submission

Make sure you ATTACH the file to the email, no usershare or anything like that.

Also there will be quick skits on the tape with messages from fans and such, if you wanna drop a quick message about the site you can either:

a) Send a email to Massive Trip with a attached mp3 or your message, or

b) Call 1(206)777-0137 and enter the code *7907258 to reach a online voicemail account we have set up, and leave your message there.

*I’ve been waiting for this day as allhiphop.com sheds some spotlight on one of our most promising affiliates Tito Lopez.  Below is the interview plus some links to mixtapes mentioned and the interview link. Congratulations to you Tito!!!!!!

Tito Lopez – Southernplayalistic

Antonio Lopez Mourin is known to fans, critics, haters and spectators as Tito Lopez. Lopez has used clever word play and tech savvy marketing techniques to flood Hip-Hop sites and blogs with something refreshing since 2007. His quick wit is evident in his flow. Tito released and pushed his very first individual mixtape the New Print, his version of Jay-Z’s The Blueprint.As a part of his patented revamp series, he overhauls classic albums to his solitary style. In 2008, he came back with three mixtapes- The Best of Tito Lopez Vol. 1, Impatiently Waiting and Me, a reworking of Common’s classic album Be.

A few short years later and the style is still just as raw the only thing that has changed is the number of plays. Consistency plus skill has proven to be a successful formula for Lopez whose fan base has grown immensely to the point where he has a faithful audience that shows him the love that keeps him both grounded humble.

AllHipHop.com: Is Tito Lopez your real name?

Tito Lopez: Sort of. My birth name is Antonio Lopez Mouring. I’ve always been called “Tony” for short and “Tito” has always been my nickname off that since I was a baby. So when I was coming up with a rap name, I knew I wanted something close to home. If I had a dope name like “Kanye West” or something, I would go with the full birth name. I knew I was gonna be “Tito” something. Too many “Lil’s” and “Youngs” out there so I scratched that, and just went with my middle name for the last part. Had a nice ring to it. And it keeps women wondering whether I’m Black, or Spanish, or BOTH! LOL

AllHipHop.com: With the music industry being as over saturated as it is, what do u feel u have to offer that’s different?

Tito Lopez: Real rap. I don’t mean to be some kind of rebel, but I definitely stand alone. The majority of everything and everyone I see in the music business is fake. That’s why I’m not a fan of very many artists. There are some I respect, but not many. I’ve dealt with fake promoters, fake thugs, fake bosses, and just all around fake rappers. What you’re getting from me everytime you push the play button, is a real flesh and blood human with exceptional microphone skills.

AllHipHop.com: Do you feel as if “Real Rap” is enough to make you a breakout artist?

Tito Lopez: That used to be good enough. I grew up in a time when the rap game was like the NBA. You HAD to have skills. You couldn’t just fake your way through it. Now everybody’s copying the next man, no originality, everybody’s just clones. I’m truly a humble dude, but I’m better than damn near everyone out, and I’m working hard to show it. I say, “Talent doesn’t mean you deserve anything, hard work is the key.”

AllHipHop.com: How do u describe your style?

Tito Lopez: Incredible! Lol I mean honestly, I try not to have a style. As far as lyrically, I’m rapping about my life. So until I die, I’ll never run out of material. Flow wise, I got so many I can’t keep count. And I’m constantly adding to my arsenal. I sometimes call myself “THE GAME’S COMMENTATOR”. The Hip-Hop John Madden! I say that because I’m pointing out all of the pros and cons I see around me. If somebody takes offense to something I say…so be it. I call ‘em how I see ‘em. I will say my voice plays a major part in my sound. I’ve heard lots of people say I have a great “rapper” voice. I’d like to be one of those guys who you know were born to do this, as soon as you first listen. That’s what they used to say about Snoop and Biggie. On the mic is where I’m most comfortable, so listening to me you’ll be comfortable. Just soak it all in.

AllHipHop.com: How do u feel about to state of the Rap game?

Tito Lopez: I feel like the game is exactly where it needs to be. I mean I do point out that most of it is fake, and I’m not a fan of most dudes, but that just makes it easier for me to stand out, and I really can’t blame most of these artists because they don’t know any better. I’m glad to see a young dude get his bread, cuz I want mine. If anybody’s gonna blame anybody, blame the executives behind the scenes. These artists are just like Tobacco. It takes the machine to turn them into cigarettes that can kill you. I’m not really a complainer, so I just let my music speak for itself. I can show you better than I can tell you. I think people put to much on the “state of the rap game”, and don’t do shit to change it. If you don’t like it, or you think it’s missing something, bring it to the table. If you can’t do that, then shut the f**k up about it. If you ain’t part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

AllHipHop.com: Who were your biggest musical influences growing up?

Tito Lopez: The Dungeon Family first off is who influenced me the most. I listened to EVERYTHING, but their style and tradition is something I try to carry on today. They were just smart, revolutionary, street dudes. They weren’t dumb thugs, and they weren’t all high and mighty. They told you about the problem, but still made it relatable to anybody in any hood. That’s me. Musically period, however, I grew up loving Nirvana, my Mom’s favorite rapper is Biggie so he was played non-stop. Lauryn Hilli think is the bar and standard for alot of things. I’m real eclectic. From the biggest, grammy-winning artist, to the most underground DJ Screw mixtape, I’ve heard it all. And i try to fit it all in there. It’s kind of hard to fit 23 years on this Earth into EVERY verse I spit, but I’m trying. Lol

AllHipHop.com: What role does the Internet play in your music hustle?

Tito Lopez: It is my main hustle. I’m about to take it to the next level and start hitting the shows and club circuit more, but it wouldn’t make any sense to do that without a fan base. And the Internet is how I built up my fan base. It’s the reason you’re even interviewing me right now. Anytime a website posts my music, I’m thankful, because it’s somebody’s first time hearing me, and I know i just made a new supporter. I’ don’t like to use the word “FAN” too much. Over the last 2 years, I’ve just been dropping mixtape after mixtape on different websites, and the buzz has just been growing. People are responding great. I’ve from one of the smallest cities around, so if it wasn’t for the Internet, I wouldn’t be able to be as visible to alot of big places. Hate it or love it, the Internet has been around for the longest now and it’s where people are.

AllHipHop.com: What aspects of your character set u apart from the typical rapper stereotype?

Tito Lopez: Individuality. I’m a normal cat, with abnormal skills. EVERY…SINGLE…RAPPER that comes out now and days is portraying this “Superthug” ass image, and everybody just runs with it. Before a n***a even drops his debut album, he got 100 million in the bank, 18 Phantoms, fucking the baddest bitches, selling the most dope, and killing other n***as on the daily. GET REAL! And I mean that literally. It’s just not possible for everybody to have that life, and whatever the trend is, n***as is gon follow. After Jeezy, everbody was a D-boy. After Wayne, everybody wanted to be eccentric. Now that Drake is out, everybody’s gonnawanna be romantic and shit. Just be you. And if you ain’t good enough, sit your ass down. You weren’t meant to do this. I loved rappers like Eminem and DMX, because they talked about how they weren’t perfect, ya dig? Everybody got flaws. Everybody dresses up when they get a record deal wit sunglasses at night, a rented car, fake money, etc. This s**tis really just a big ass carnival show, and it ain’t just the South, it’s EVERYWHERE! Some people say the South is winning, but in my opinion, we ALL losing. I’m just gon spit about my life and what I go through, and I’m gonna do it in the dopest possible way. If you don’t wanna hear that, cut the damn song off. I don’t give a f**k. Once I get on a magazine cover, or they read this interview, or see my on T.V., then people will wanna rock with me. It’s bandwagon shit, but hey…that’s how it goes.

Visit Tito Lopez at

http://www.myspace.com/therealtitolopez

Mixtapes:

As you know, Haiti is facing a serious crisis after being struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake earlier this week. MILLIONS of people have been affected, and numerous organizations are currently doing what they can to help. We can help as well, by simply sending a text message and donating either 5 or 10 dollars to help fund the relief effort. Read below:

Text the word “ Yele” to 501501 to donate $5
On behalf of the Yéle Foundation, the leading contributor to rebuilding Haiti founded by Wyclef Jean

Text the word “ Haiti” to 85944 to donate $5
On behalf of the Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International

Text the word “ Haiti” to 25383 to donate $5
On behalf of the Internal Rescue Committee

Text the word “ Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10
On behalf of the Red Cross in the U.S.

Text the word “ Haiti” to 45678 (In Canada Only)
On behalf of the Salvation Army in Canada

Please take ten seconds out of your day to donate, whether it be five or ten dollars. We can all make a difference. Haiti has needed help for a long time, it’s a shame it took such a terrible disaster for most people to realize. Also, do whatever you can to spread the word. For more information on these organizations, please visit the following site:

http://www.selmatimesjournal.com/news/2010/jan/14/text-help-haiti/

This is something I have always thought, but they always get quite a few downloads so I didn’t really think anything about it. But, there have been some interesting comments on Billy’s post about Soulja Boy (See Here) and some people think we post too many mixtapes, which I honestly agree with. I have never been a big fan of mixtapes, they for the most part have the same songs on every one with added annoying DJ drops all over them. They aso add to the belief that anybody with a Mac computer or a audio editing program can be a DJ. But, people have always shown interest in them so I had no problem with posting them. But now i’m gonna ask everyone, should HIF cut back on the amount of mixtapes posted? We will still post big mixtapes that actually have exclusives, or are actually released by someone credible. They take up a lot of room on this site, and take up time that could be better spent. I leave it up to you folks… Majority rules.

Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments as well…

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