Knock Madness
by Hopsin
  • Record Label: Empire
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2013
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 79
  3. Negative: 28 out of 79
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  1. KimiFHRITP
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    A 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.
  2. MrEthan
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    If you're willing to look past some of the quite annoying and badly executed hooks on Knock Madness, you're definitely in for a roller coaster ride. Hopsin gives you a look into his life and the way he looks at certain things, whether that would be another rapper or politics, in a clever and sometimes aggressive manner. It is nowhere near a perfect album, but it showcases Hopsin'sIf you're willing to look past some of the quite annoying and badly executed hooks on Knock Madness, you're definitely in for a roller coaster ride. Hopsin gives you a look into his life and the way he looks at certain things, whether that would be another rapper or politics, in a clever and sometimes aggressive manner. It is nowhere near a perfect album, but it showcases Hopsin's incredible skills as an MC. One can only hope Hopsin is willing to collaborate with a decent singer and maybe a couple of other producers to create a project in the future, where there won't be anything as annoying as some of the hooks on this record.… Expand
  3. wheredidrapgo
    Dec 17, 2013
    10
    Knock Madness shows an interesting contrast in Hopsin's life. While contains the goofy rapper bashing Hop we all know, it also has songs that show a different Hopsin. I think this was his first album to truly show his internal struggle as a rapper. I personally like the direction he seems to be heading in rap.
  4. hiphop97
    Dec 12, 2013
    10
    Really 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!
  5. chipotlegasm
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    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 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 andOkay 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
  6. Blips
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Lyrically speaking, the album is pretty damn good. I think the chorus's of most of his songs almost ruin some of the songs (jungle bash in my opinion, catchy versus but the chorus just doesn't do it for me) but overall, a great album. You get some background on his life and his feelings, which is better than the mainstream junk this generation is being fed nowadays. I enjoyed it.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    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.
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  2. XXL
    Dec 5, 2013
    80
    Knock Madness is indeed a stepping stone album, one that can only produce even better music in the future.
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  3. DJ Booth
    Dec 5, 2013
    70
    Knock Madness works best when Hopsin is either angrily fighting or humorously poking fun at some sort of ludicrosity.
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