Hopsin
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Marcus Hopson, better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American
rapper, music video director
and hip hop producer from Panorama City, Los Angeles
, California
. Known for his white contact lenses, his music videos gained popularity on YouTube
. He was signed to Eazy E's record label Ruthless Records in 2007, and has since founded his own record label Funk Volume.
. While his lyrics are often shocking, he has spoken out against mainstream rap's positive portrayal of alcohol and drugs and often takes shots at mainstream rappers in his songs. Hopsin's style has been compared to that of early Eminem
records and has said that Eminem and Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration.
His debut album Gazing At The Moonlight
was released October 26, 2009. His second album Raw
(a reference to the Saw series) was released as a digital download on iTunes and as physical CD on his label's website on November 19, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for "Sag My Pants" on YouTube
mocking Drake
, Lil Wayne
, Rick Ross
, Soulja Boy
and Lupe Fiasco
. As of 17 November, 2011 the video has received more than 5,532,000 views thus far on YouTube. Hopsin has worked with multi-platinum recording artist B.o.B
and independent rapper Tech N9ne's
album All 6's and 7's
. After that guest appearance he released the fourth installment of his "Ill Mind of Hopsin" video series, which received over three million views. It heavily dissed Tyler the Creator and was shot as a parody of his Yonkers
video. He will also be featured on R.A. The Rugged Man
's new album and will be on the next Twiztid
album.
On October 31, 2011, Hopsin was featured in the world's first mobile battle rap
game, Battle Rap Stars
by Jump Shot Media
.
starring Kelsey Grammer
, Hopsin's had a starring role in the independent musical film entitled Bomb The World in which he plays a rapper by the name of Face. These were his first major acting appearances since he played a minor role in an episode of That's so Raven
in 2002.
Mixtapes
Music videos
United States
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rapper, music video director
Music video director
A music video director is driven by a given music track. These are called music videos and are then used as promotional tools for popular music singles...
and hip hop producer from Panorama City, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Known for his white contact lenses, his music videos gained popularity on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. He was signed to Eazy E's record label Ruthless Records in 2007, and has since founded his own record label Funk Volume.
Music career
Hopsin received acclamations in hip hop magazines and Internet publications, and was described as the new face of West Coast hip hopWest Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
. While his lyrics are often shocking, he has spoken out against mainstream rap's positive portrayal of alcohol and drugs and often takes shots at mainstream rappers in his songs. Hopsin's style has been compared to that of early Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
records and has said that Eminem and Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration.
His debut album Gazing At The Moonlight
Gazing At The Moonlight
Gazing At The Moonlight is the first studio album released by rapper/producer/actor Hopsin. It was mostly recorded in 2005, but released on Ruthless Records in 2009 with little-to-no promotion. Hopsin later voiced his animosity towards the Ruthless camp in songs like The Ill Mind of Hopsin Pt. 3...
was released October 26, 2009. His second album Raw
RAW (Hopsin album)
RAW is the second studio album released by the rapper Hopsin. It was put on iTunes on November 19th, 2010. It was released on Funk Volume. On the song 'Sag My Pants' Hopsin disses mainstream rappers Drake, Soulja Boy, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross...
(a reference to the Saw series) was released as a digital download on iTunes and as physical CD on his label's website on November 19, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for "Sag My Pants" on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
mocking Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, Rick Ross
Rick Ross
Rick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer...
, Soulja Boy
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way , better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, and internet personality....
and Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
. As of 17 November, 2011 the video has received more than 5,532,000 views thus far on YouTube. Hopsin has worked with multi-platinum recording artist B.o.B
B.o.B
Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. , better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment, and Atlantic Records. His debut single "Nothin' on You" reached number one in both...
and independent rapper Tech N9ne's
Tech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,...
album All 6's and 7's
All 6's And 7's
All 6's And 7's is the twelfth studio album of American rapper and songwriter Tech N9ne, and was released on June 7, 2011, on Strange Music...
. After that guest appearance he released the fourth installment of his "Ill Mind of Hopsin" video series, which received over three million views. It heavily dissed Tyler the Creator and was shot as a parody of his Yonkers
Yonkers (song)
"Yonkers" is a song by American hip hop artist and OFWGKTA member Tyler, The Creator, released as the second single from his second studio album Goblin. It was produced by Tyler, the Creator...
video. He will also be featured on R.A. The Rugged Man
R.A. The Rugged Man
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's new album and will be on the next Twiztid
Twiztid
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Warren, Michigan. The group is composed of Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, who perform under the respective personas of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child...
album.
On October 31, 2011, Hopsin was featured in the world's first mobile battle rap
Battle Rap
Battle rap is a type of rapping that includes a lot of braggadocio content "combined with put-downs, insults, and disses against real or imaginary opponents"...
game, Battle Rap Stars
Battle Rap Stars
Battle Rap Stars is a mobile rap battle game for iOS created by Jump Shot Media that uses inputted audio to evaluate and score.In Battle Rap Stars, gamers must battle rap against pre-recorded rappers featured in the game...
by Jump Shot Media
Jump Shot Media
Jump Shot Media is a social and mobile game developer located in San Jose, California, United States. The company develops and markets Rap and Hip hop focused social games and mobile applications.-History:...
.
Acting career
After making a guest appearance in the film FameFame (2009 film)
Fame is a 2009 musical film and a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same title. It was directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Allison Burnett. It was released on September 25, 2009 in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and the UK.-Freshman year:...
starring Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Allen Kelsey Grammer is an American actor and comedian. He is most widely known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the sitcoms Cheers and Frasier...
, Hopsin's had a starring role in the independent musical film entitled Bomb The World in which he plays a rapper by the name of Face. These were his first major acting appearances since he played a minor role in an episode of That's so Raven
That's So Raven
That's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House...
in 2002.
Discography
Studio albums- 2009: Gazing At The MoonlightGazing At The MoonlightGazing At The Moonlight is the first studio album released by rapper/producer/actor Hopsin. It was mostly recorded in 2005, but released on Ruthless Records in 2009 with little-to-no promotion. Hopsin later voiced his animosity towards the Ruthless camp in songs like The Ill Mind of Hopsin Pt. 3...
- 2010: RAWRAW (Hopsin album)RAW is the second studio album released by the rapper Hopsin. It was put on iTunes on November 19th, 2010. It was released on Funk Volume. On the song 'Sag My Pants' Hopsin disses mainstream rappers Drake, Soulja Boy, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross...
- 2012: Knock Madness
Mixtapes
- 2009: HaywireHaywireHaywire is a Canadian AOR/hard rock band originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.-History:Haywire formed in Charlottetown in 1982 by Dave Rashed, Paul MacAusland, Marvin Birt, Scott Roberts and Ronnie Switzer...
(with SwizZz) - 2011: Haywire 1.5 (with SwizZz)
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4" | Hopsin |
| "How You Like Me Now" feat. SwizZz | Hopsin | |
| 2010 | "Blood Energy Potion" (Promo) | Hopsin |
| "You Are My Enemy" | Hopsin/Nick Katz | |
| "Sag My Pants" | Hopsin | |
| "Motherfucker" | Hopsin | |
| "Kill Her" | Hopsin | |
| 2009 | "Leave Me Alone" | Hopsin |
| "Pans In The Kitchen" | Hopsin | |
| "Sexy Cyber" | Hopsin | |
| "Lucifer Effect" with SwizZz | Hopsin/DJ K | |
Film Roles
| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fame Fame (2009 film) Fame is a 2009 musical film and a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same title. It was directed by Kevin Tancharoen and written by Allison Burnett. It was released on September 25, 2009 in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and the UK.-Freshman year:... |
2009 | Senior Rapper | Supporting Role |
| Bomb The World | 2010 | Face | Starring Role |
Television Roles
| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| That's So Raven That's So Raven That's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House... |
2002 | Guy #2 | Cameo Role 1 Episode To See or Not to See |