 Genius Meanings
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Hopsin – I Don't Want It
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“I Don’t Want It” serves as Hopsin’s culmination of his past few years and all the problems he encountered along the way.
Two months after releasing his last single, “Picasso
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Hopsin – Don't Act Like You Know Me
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[Intro] / Yo, I got something to say / To all my homies out there / Every single last one of 'em / [Hook] / Don't be acting like you know me / There's a lot of shit I hear up
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Jarren Benton (Ft. Hopsin) – Don't Need You
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The song is a diss track that shows the broken relationship between Jarren and label owner, Damian Ritter, after Funk Volume’s been terminated, expressing that’s he’s taking side
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Hopsin – Rebirth
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[Intro] / (Ayy!) / Behold / [Chorus] / Ayy, niggas got me fucked up (What's up, uh huh) / Don't be talking all that shit / If you ain't with that shit I'm with, nigga I said / Ayy
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Hopsin (Ft. Michael Speaks) – Marcus' Gospel
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The physical version of No Shame ends on this gospel song, in which Hopsin states his inner struggles and battles with temptation. On the chorus and second verse he has a
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Hopsin – I Need Help
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This is a song about Marcus Hopson vs Hopsin, his rapper persona, this is very heavily reinforced by the music video.
Hopsin goes back and forth between each persona as he raps
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Hopsin – Ill Mind of Hopsin 7
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Yet another addition to Hopsin’s Ill Mind Saga (and what looked like the last we’d ever get)—this song focuses on two general subjects—religion and government. The song details his
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Hopsin – Who Do You Think I Am
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The third song on Hopsin’s Gazing At The Moonlight released in 2009. Hopsin tells us about girls that either only run to him when they have boyfriend problems or girls that talk to
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Hopsin – Dream Forever
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Among the last tracks of Knock Madness, Dream Forever recounts a tumultuous relationship between Hopsin and a flawless girl that he only sees in his dreams. The joy turns into
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Hopsin – Don't Believe You Love Me
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Morgan, the girl Hopsin is rapping about, claims she loves him, but Hopsin claims he “senses” the “fake” in her; he’s claiming Morgan doesn’t really love him, hence the songs title
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Hopsin – Don't Trust 'Em
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Hopsin talks about all the bitches that was fucking him over. Don’t trust a hoe!
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NF (Ft. Hopsin) – LOST
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“LOST” is the highly-anticipated collaboration between NF and Hopsin. The title was first alluded to towards the end of the music video for “PAID MY DUES”, which is featured on NF’
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Hopsin – My Love
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A dedication to his girlfriend Alyce Madden, “My Love” details their relationship struggles, and explores how Hopsin wants to better their relationship as they’re made for one
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Hopsin – False Advertisement
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Hopsin voices his disapproval of the way some women post provocative content to social media, and how they fund their lives at the expense of others, typically desperate/lonely men
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Hopsin – Witch Doctor
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On his 4th single from his upcoming album called No Shame, Hopsin shows his harsh, dark side mixed with his new independent persona.
He once again name-drops his old manager
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Hopsin – Ill Mind of Hopsin 4
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The fourth installment of Hopsin’s trademark Ill Mind Saga, Ill Mind 4 bar after bar of lyricism. Notably he disses Tyler the Creator, attacking his appearance, music, album, and
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Hopsin – Ill Mind of Hopsin 5
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Hopsin rhymes about the problems he believes exist in today’s society, especially among the youth. During the track, he also explores and acknowledges the effects that media
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Hopsin – Nocturnal Rainbows
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This is a pretty simple song to interpret because that is how Hopsin intended it to be. He’s written a song asking a few questions and asking the listener to look within themselves
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Hopsin & SwizZz – Lucifer Effect
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From Funk Volume (Hopsin and SwizZz)’s first joint mixtape, Haywire. Here, the “Lucifer Effect” seems to be the paradox of someone (let’s say Soulja Boi) making music about
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Hopsin – Ill Mind of Hopsin 8
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The eighth installment of the Ill Mind Saga addresses Hopsin’s falling out with Damien Ritter—the co-owner and CEO of his label Funk Volume.
Their falling out came as a surprise
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Hopsin – Alone With Me
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On “Alone With Me” Hopsin has an honest conversation with himself and reflects back on his career, love life, family and relationships.
Theme of suicide is present throughout the
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Hopsin – Hotel in Sydney
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In the opening song of the album, Hopsin describes the situation of how and why he was banned from Australia due to the actions of his ex-girlfriend.
Throughout the song we hear
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Hopsin (Ft. Eric Tucker) – Black Sheep
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“Black Sheep” is about Hopsin feeling out of place—or different—from everyone else in life.
According to a XXL Interview, the song was created around the time Funk Volume was
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Hopsin – Tell'em Who You Got It From
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This is the 10th track on Hopsin’s 5th studio album, No Shame. The song is about a woman, (most likely his ex girlfriend Alyce Madden) in which he talks about their relationship.
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Hopsin – Bout the Business
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Maintaining the momentum he gained from the well-received eighth installment of the Ill Mind Saga, which he’d six weeks prior, Hop dropped “Bout the Business,” a promotional single
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Dax – Dear God
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[Intro] / I just want to make this clear (Listen) / I am a believer / But sometimes it gets hard (Listen) / My name is Dax (Dear God) / [Verse 1] / Dear God / There's a lot of
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Hopsin & Dax – You Should've Known
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“You Should’ve Known” marks Hopsin’s first 2019 song as he brings his friend Dax for a feature.
On January 7th, Hopsin posted a picture on instagram saying that:
There will be
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Hopsin – Have You Seen Me?
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Apparently, Hopsin has decided to give us a piece of his mind before his long awaited Knock Madness album drops. It was made in one day which is true talent. The darkness that is
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Merkules (Ft. Hopsin & Tech N9ne) – Bass
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“Bass” is a fast paced, bar filled track by Merkules, Tech N9ne, and Hopsin. This song is significant because it marks Hopsin’s return to the rap game after taking a break
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Hopsin – Kumbaya
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[Chorus] / Kumbaya, my Lord / I might say things that you might not support / When do I drop the torch? / Bless my enemies, which whom I mop the floor with / It's true, my thoughts
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Hopsin – Kill Her
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One of the first released tracks from Hopsin’s sophomore LP, Raw.
Hopsin wrote this with Ruthless Records CEO and Eazy-E’s widow, Tomica Wright, in his mind. She signed Hopsin
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Hopsin & SwizZz – Bad Motherfucker
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[Verse 1: Hopsin] / Yo, Since I was like five there's been nothing that I can comprehend / Ugly ass nigga, walk around with a sloppy grin / Mom and Dad bought a bird cage just to
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Hopsin (Ft. Joey Tee & Matt Black (R&B)) – Die This Way
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This song explores Hopsin’s personality and traits, in which he states he won’t change who he is just to appease the masses.
Hopsin wrote the entire song, and enlisted the help of
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Hopsin (Ft. Adriana Aslani) – Single on Singel
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[Chorus: Adriana Aslani] / Does he feel like home to you? / I need to know / Does he feel like home to you? / I need to know / Does he feel like home to you? / [Verse 1: Hopsin
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Hopsin – The Old Us
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Following up the events that he talked about on his previous album No Shame, Hopsin once again addresses his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Alyce Madden owning-up to his past
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Hopsin – Tim Westwood Crib Freestyle 2014
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[Intro] / Oh right / It's been two years since I've been up in this bitch, son / Yo / [Verse 1] / What up niggas I'm back in London / Hungry as hell if your ass was wondering / I'
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Hopsin – Twisted
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On this wordplay-heavy track, Hop describes his cynical view on life in the format of a scientific study (including a hypothesis and conclusion). He states that he’s better off
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Hopsin – Outta Ya Mind
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[Intro] / What the fuck is this Marcus? / Your friends are calling me and sayin' that I gave you shit / What the fuck is that all about? / Alright, whatever, um, your friends
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Hopsin – Hop Madness
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Intended to be Knock Madness‘ first single, the track was ultimately not included as a part of the final project as it’s style conflicted with the body of work. The track is about
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Hopsin (Ft. Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton) – Free Meal
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After Funk Volume went on Sway in the Morning and challenged any label $500,000 that they couldn’t fuck with them, Horseshoe G.A.N.G stepped up to the plate and released their diss
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Hopsin – FLY
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Acting as Pound Syndrome’s second single, the commentary piece that is “Fly” sees Hopsin analyze the structured nature of society, and how we as individuals are pressured to
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Hopsin – Slurpin
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[Hook] / I don't like girls who always in the lime light / I don't like girls who think that I rhyme tight (nah) / I don't like girls who tryin' to be in my life (fuck that) / Let
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Hopsin (Ft. Jarren Benton) – Ramona
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Ramona is the fourth song on Pound Syndrome and deals with a stalker who wants to fuck Hops, even though he does not want to. She eventually tries to get through to him through the
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Hopsin (Ft. SwizZz) – How You Like Me Now
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The second official single off of Raw featuring Funk Volume signee, SwizZz.
It tells the story of how the uncool Marcus Hopson became the rapper Hopsin with the help of SwizZz and
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Hopsin – Hip Hop Sinister
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This is a song in which Hopsin clearly expresses his raw hate; in hip hop, rap, and other rappers. He dominates the game.
A typical Hopsin song that we love and appreciate!
In
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Hopsin – The B Bop
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An interesting track by Hopsin, who is approached by one of his young fans in this song.
One of the many brag n' boast songs on Gazing At The Moonlight.
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Hopsin – Ill Mind 6: Old Friend
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Hopsin’s annual Ill Mind Of Hopsin saga continues, this time with a track that’s a little more of a personal look into his past. The song details his relationship with his friend
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Hopsin – It's All Good Now
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This song is featured on Hopsin & SwizZz’s collaborative mixtape Haywire, which can be found and/or downloaded here
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