Summary:The Los Angeles rapper self-produced his third studio release featuring guest appearances from Jarren Benton, Dizzy Wright, G-Mo Skee, Passionate MC, SwizZz, and Tech N9ne.
Third time’s the charm for horrorcore rapper Hopsin, as the angry and often awful character balances his aggressive, violent vocal style with more pop and approachable music during the rewarding Knock Madness.
Die-hard Funk Volume supporters get everything they want and more with Knock Madness.... But casual fans and savvier listeners may ultimately find Hop’s latest frustrating.
Okay before you DARE even think about bashing Hopsin, you have to look at the mainstream TRASH that comes out these days. It's not a perfectOkay before you DARE even think about bashing Hopsin, you have to look at the mainstream TRASH that comes out these days. It's not a perfect album (especially jungle bash...that sucked some camel but its damn close. RAW is the perfect album, but this one definitely gives RAW a run for its money. Hopsin raps from the heart and deserves much more than these people that get high and practically get their cats to piss on paper and try to pass it off as rap.…Expand
Really great album! Preferred it to RAW and this shows his more personal and emotional side. People who hate this album probably didn't giveReally great album! Preferred it to RAW and this shows his more personal and emotional side. People who hate this album probably didn't give it a proper chance. Well done Hopsin!…Expand
A few weak tracks here and there, but an amazing album overall. The production is on point and the guest appearances are acceptable. Hopsin'sA few weak tracks here and there, but an amazing album overall. The production is on point and the guest appearances are acceptable. Hopsin's rapping is better than ever, and I think "Knock Madness" is a way better album than "Raw" overall.…Expand
"Knock Madness" is overall a much more clean album than Hopsin's previous effort, "Raw." However, the album still suffers from the same fatal"Knock Madness" is overall a much more clean album than Hopsin's previous effort, "Raw." However, the album still suffers from the same fatal flaws as its predecessor. Hopsin's hook game is no better, with him using the same vocal-tuned voice to sing nearly every chorus on the album. His lyrics aren't that impressive, and his preachiness makes him come off as ignorant. Hopsin just states the obvious. On the bright side, Hopsin knows how to make his lyrics funny and his Eminem influence is one of his best qualities. Don't expect this album to blow you away with anything, but it's an enjoyable enough project to beat his debut. Still in the middle of the road.…Expand
It makes me sick to see "Knock Madness" rated a single point below the Marshall Mathers LP. How can an artist like Hopsin, who takes Eminem'sIt makes me sick to see "Knock Madness" rated a single point below the Marshall Mathers LP. How can an artist like Hopsin, who takes Eminem's personality, beats, flow, EVERYTHING, be ranked nearly as high as the man he copies? His lines are at times so corny I can't listen I.E. "Im the like I slithered in poop", and his Chorus' are trash. Eminem's weakest part of his game are chorus', so Hopsin couldn't have been above Mediocre in the best circumstances. On top of all that, his "Im the nice guy so feel bad for me" image is anyting but respectable. I have no respect for nice guys who feel like their lives suck because the world hates them, not because they're boring, rude, and obnoxious.
Overall, he really isn't terrible, but people need to hop off his D, just because he's the only underground rapper they know.…Expand
Knock madness is by far one of the worst albums I've heard in my life, it's so full of corn, so cringe-worthy, the production is sub-par, theKnock madness is by far one of the worst albums I've heard in my life, it's so full of corn, so cringe-worthy, the production is sub-par, the singing is the worst I've heard all of my life, the delivery is so bad, the flow is meh, lyrics are sub-par.
Not a good project at all…Expand
