The Return of Rap

In an era of hip-hop culture dominated by superficial greed and materialism its refreshing to hear artists who stray from the norm. Too much ‘rap’ music these days feature artists rapping about their exotic cars, big houses, extravagant parties (which your album, ticket and merchandise purchases pay for) as if they have these things because they are such great rap artists. What makes them such great artists? Them bragging about everything they have because you support them as a fan? There is too much rap music these days passed off as ‘good music’ simply because there are rhyming words with a catchy beat. Sure there are still mainstream rap artists who rap about controversial issues and attempt to get the listener to think, but they seem to be the exception rather than the norm.That’s why I was pleasantly surprised one day when I was playing beer pong with a buddy of mine and he asks to put some music on the computer. What I heard then was one of the realest rap artists I’ve heard to come along in years.

Hopsin (Marcus Jamal Hopson) left Ruthless Records in 2009 after the company mismanaged the launch of his debut album Gazing at the Moonlight and continued moving ahead with his newly formed record label Funk Volume. After taking to the internet with Sag My Pants Hopsin quickly gained popularity. “The whole thing that got me here was controversy,” Hopsin said, adding “I lashed out against Ruthless Records. I knew that would have some shock value. But at the time, I had to do whatever I could do.”

Hopsin’s music brings forth controversial issues, attitude and humor blended together with lyrical talent in a way that reminds me of hip-hop heavyweights like Tupac and Eminem while also being something different and unique.

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Here’s Hopsins newest track, released today Ill Mind Of Hopsin 6