Hopsin talks 300 Deal, Keys to Success, Token, Funk Volume, Says You Can't Just Rap

Hard Knock Tv's Nick Huff Barili sits down with Hopsin at his house for an in depth interview. Part 2 starts with Hopsin talking about signing to 300 Entertainment for distribution deal, why he chose to go that route and why he still thinks a young artists should not sign to major label until they learn the industry. He points to what Token has done to build his brand all from his own house. Hop not only shares advice to upcoming artist but also shares stories of his early days being stuck on Ruthless Records and eventually starting Funk Volume. Hopsin ends part 2 by telling artists that they can't just rap! You have to treat your career like going to school and learn the ins and outs of the industry or you are not going to make it. He also tells stories of how he had to learn about cameras, lights and editing so he could make his own videos, which helped him build his career. We are just getting started! Nick and Hop talked for over 3 hours. Make sure to subscribe to / hardknocktv to be the first to be notified for the next part of Hopsin and Nick's conversation.

[@BlackySpeakz]

Hopsin has really upgraded his whole mentality about music and life. He's not "that negative" rapper anymore and realized what he's really capable - if he just focuses on the music. Inspirational.. Salute to this man, can't wait for his album.

[@rileygatt7683]

Dont gotta worry cause hopsin will be remember as one of the greatest

[@AirFairGaming]

Hell yeah

[@BlackySpeakz]

Pickle Rick my man

[@ebMusicTv]

BlackySpeakz 🔥🔥🔥🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OpdXetp5esiKM

[@WaxPanels]

yooooo

[@50deerslayer]

Love how hard knock actually lets the man fucking talk... it's great

[@EricDelshunMusicPage]

Exactly!

[@muman1]

Exactly!

[@lewizardmecha7803]

Exactly!

[@fearit-ld2tp]

Yeah unlike Vlad...

[@roycemuzic6727]

This man just gave every artist in here a handbook on making it in the industry. Much respect Hop!

[@NerdAlert66]

Royce Muzic helped me alot just now

[@CDTVProductions]

Hard Knock always have the best interviews! Hop is always entertaining to listen to

[@extrekter]

CDTVProductions true

[@envyh4249]

CDTVProductions ay homie love your content

[@WaxPanels]

HI

[@Yuuuuhhhhhhhh]

Aye was good CDTV you the best man

[@dy_b1265]

HEYYYYY it's you

[@shkrsimpson44]

This interview alone embodies the reasons why i love hopsin. I recently put him in my personal top 5 all-time. He writes his own raps, produces his own beats, directs his own videos, has his own label, generates his own buzz. Gotta love this guy, and if you don't ; at least respect him.

[@sheri0082]

ShockTheMaven exactly

[@Largentina.]

"I recently put him in my personal top 5 all time." This comment cracked me up.

[@shkrsimpson44]

@@Largentina. ok kool

[@ClutchTacticsGaming]

Real talk you cant JUST rap you need to be HUNGRY. You gotta WANT IT. JUST DO IT

[@ebMusicTv]

Clutch Tactics GamingTM 🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OpdXetp5esiKM

[@EricDelshunMusicPage]

I agree

[@palatablejohnson5732]

Clutch Tactics Gaming lol

[@mikevandenouweland5301]

Token man..

[@DaBlazinKid]

One of the realest interviews I've seen in a long ass time!

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@booms126]

You should watch Hop’s interview from 5 months ago, that one is real too. Look up “Hopsin Goes In Depth About 2017 Album”. It’s a very long interview.

[@DaBlazinKid]

I've already seen it man. That one is pretty real as well

[@EricDelshunMusicPage]

This interview and Russ are the two best

[@madaxevo]

This is one of them interviews that sparks something in you and sheds a light on your past failures, showing them as just hurdles in life in order for you to sustain success eventually. It’s meant to be hard at first , just like when you first learn how to drive or do anything until you get past that rough patch and eventually it becomes second nature. We tend to look at successful people and see the glitz and glamour but don’t realise these people work so hard behind the scenes and the fruits of their labour is only a small percentage of the grind, stay hungry and always stay moving because you don’t know what future small opportunities or contact that could lead to something bigger or align you with the right people!!! Very inspiring video !! Can’t wait for the album !! Hopsin is underrated AF

[@zigythompson8382]

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[@vice2versa]

damn straight!!! I wish I could bookmark comments cause your comment really helps motivate me and put things into perspective. I keep letting my ADHD keep me stagnant in life and I really need to push through it.

[@Zolryiam8626]

Screenshot….

[@timothypetrochilos9035]

hopsins interviews are most of the time as entertaining as his music videos

[@Rypta33]

I love these interviews man.

[@BlackySpeakz]

Rypta33 Gaming hardknocktv interviews are the best

[@Rypta33]

You Already Know bro.

[@edwin99901]

I think we take people like Hopsin for granted. Hes giving us so much valuable information out of experience, yet it just passes by. I know Hopsin would only wish he had someone like himself when he was coming up.

[@Largentina.]

He also likes to give people advice on things he's completely ignorant on. That's why alot of people dislike him and that's why there's so many articles and videos about him titled things like "Why hip hop hates Hopsin" etc.

[@edwin99901]

@@Largentina. I dont need articles or videos to form opinions of my own.

[@odinsonthered9226]

Man hopsin has some of the nicest teeth I’ve ever seen lol

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@user-rf4vc7mt4d]

Insert corny comment "IT IS BRIGHTER THAN MY FUTURE!"

[@lovelycars1]

Odinson thered dracula

[@VnfvitYGhozT]

Because he’s rich.

[@hugoholmquist2974]

Eccentric Dreams and black

[@RyanSandersMister]

this is the best hopsin interview imo, mans giving real advice to up and coming artists

[@camtube2000]

I said this before already and I'll say it again, the transitions this man has made, and the things that have changed him, he only focus 's on learning from mistake/success, the smartest man in the rap game, now watch him take over it, he's never too cocky never too shy, his rap game ain't goals, his mentality is!

[@F8Lwrld]

This interview is a very important thing. Thanks Hop

[@hardknocktv]

You can watch part 1 of Hopsin and Nick's conversation here: Hopsin talks The Purge, Mumble Rappers, Jay Z, New Album, Undercover Prodigy kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHrEn3htgrGZZrM

[@UMadbro10221]

hardknocktv j

[@ebMusicTv]

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[@chronicwizdom8638]

another week for the 3rd part??? lol

[@hardknocktv]

You can watch all the conversations with Hopsin over the last 5 years here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnapmX56d62Hpa8

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@seakeroftruth3268]

18:13 I feel you Hopsin lmao

[@zigythompson8382]

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[@MichelangeloXIV]

ZIGY THOMPSON What part of the game is this ? 😂😂

[@socialpsychos7471]

ZIGY THOMPSON stop

[@alexalt2630]

Great interview. Keen on part 3. Damn you and your cliff hanging uploads :P

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@socialpsychos7471]

ZIGY THOMPSON stop

[@JoeMama-tp6cq]

3:20 This is why Hopsin isn't mainstream, he doesn't fuck with their bullshit. I respect him for that.

[@hatchicist]

love hopsins charisma its amazing!

[@jakefullerjaythaprphet6354]

bro you just inspired me to keep pushing and figure this shit out. I'm going to Create my own lane through the internet within a couple years. Mark my words. I have way too much to say. too many people need to hear my message. plus my skill is dope. I just need to reanalyze why I haven't made It yet. Give myself a brand and start marketing myself. I feel what youre saying on not accepting being 50 years old and never had made it happen as a rapper... I refuse to give up until I make this shit happen.

[@Dezdirectz]

ZIGY THOMPSON chocolate bruh

[@Krafty]

Always create, bro. Keep trying to better yourself whether that's on the beats or on the marketing side of things. We never have it ALL figured out. Even with as much as Hop has learned, he'll probably be the first to admit that he's still learning!

[@blaze3fire]

Jacøb Jøseph don't try and sell it to us, just do it mang ;)

[@jakefullerjaythaprphet6354]

Bed Forblaze Was just speaking my mind ;) interview had me hyped last night lpl

[@saintstorm7]

Lol you sound delusional I bet your music is awful can you please post a link? I'd love to hear it

[@MrAnthonyramon]

Token is awesome man

[@re7anthealchemist595]

This is a good ass interview

[@rolo8919]

ZIGY THOMPSON no one cares stop fucking commenting the same shit

[@maggmaxxx]

Hopsin keeps it so real!!!! My dude is 100 in music and life. I respect this brother to the utmost! Keep it up Hop! Proud of you

[@tvbuu]

ive got a lot more respect for him now

[@joespencer5000]

Hope this album is his major breakthrough

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@stacib1199]

His presence lights up the room!

[@ChazzyG6]

Hop has the passion again. You can tell at the end he is really thinking about it in that split second when he repeats , *You can't just rap.*

[@tjc7973]

Cant fathom the fact that hes 32.... deadass looks like hes in his early 20s

[@sheri0082]

Tyler Clark yup. I keep callin him a kid but hes only 3 yrs younger than me

[@hardknocktv]

Part 4 is here: Hopsin on Not Fitting In, Feeling Alone, "Black Sheep", + More on "ILL MIND Of HOPSIN 9": kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GaeZaup5yqo6c

[@izharkhalil751]

Such a down to earth and honest guy. Glad to have learned so much from this one video, and glad it was all from you Hopsin. Stay true and stay yourself. 💯

[@SimonBrienzo]

Let me start by saying Thank You! Hopsin has always been a inspiration to me and seeing these interviews really opened my eyes to a new perspective.

[@AllynWrench]

Hopsin should be on one of those TedX presentations.

[@zachpamperin8630]

Dax bro had an amazing story

[@KOddicBeats]

I love seeing this new Hopsin that's more happy, positive, and full of wisdom!

[@jaysindix]

People like Hopsin and Token are the future of lyrical rap! This dudes new song Witch Doctor has me wanting to hear more of his music!!!! I am a new fan, learned of Hopsin from Token!

[@Qattea]

Hopsin interviews are so entertaining

[@sway-laduenas5143]

Always fucked w/ hop. Mad gems / Major keys Thanks dude!

[@isaiahkidd4108]

Token fans where you at?!

[@zigythompson8382]

search “Z!GY TM$N”

[@katsuquiet97]

we here

[@lucisgallery1412]

Right here but imma be doing the cypher in Philadelphia November 7th

[@bobbys8777]

did he even talk about token in the vid?

[@socialpsychos7471]

T-Minus Infinity yooooo

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

love hardknocktv's interviews. hopsin is dope, and love his videos he puts out since i watched him a long time ago in high school

[@EricDelshunMusicPage]

Amazing knowledge.Everyone wants me to sign but never understand when i tell them why i'm not ready

[@DanielTheCooliest]

Had to watch the whole interview. Wow this was awesome! Love hopsin and his music and always will.

[@369Instinct]

Hard knock tv and hopsin thanks for this interview, very informative

[@raccoontoon4463]

Knowledge is Power.

[@KINGNESS2324]

I love his passion and hunger!!

[@Krafty]

It's so fucking true. You can't just rap, those days are gone. I used to hit up studios when I was 12 to get my demos sounding good but quickly hated having someone else mix my shit and making it sound good in their ears, not mine. I bought karaoke mics, rapped on cassettes and then moved over to recording on a PC when I was 15 in 2005. Since then I've had to be the one mixing, mastering, video editing, directing, designing graphics, promoting, etc.... he's right, YOU CAN'T JUST RAP.

[@bipedalhominid6815]

KraftTV lol and you're still a nobody. Give up.

[@Krafty]

Oh my god, you know what, you're so right. Ok, I'm just gonna delete all of my music and stop forever now. Thanks buddy! :)

[@elpinchimaniaco]

At 16:40 when he said "a little bit of money" fuck it broke my heart and almost killed me when he said 4,000 is little, I only have like $500bucks lmao

[@CreativeCat333]

Maniac'sTV I have 77$.

[@jimisuutari80]

i want to see hopsin talk about learning to make beats :D

[@Rypta33]

What is Wattage? Haha I live a normal life. Good stuff Hop.

[@trippleecsofficial7240]

He's so positive lol I love it one of my favorite rappers

[@Zara_Luna]

"I had to learn things I did not want to learn" 20:19.

[@kayd0n524]

"What's a camera store, I've never been to one before." God damn, bars w/o even trying.

[@APWestMusic]

Very good interview. Nicely done!

[@hardknocktv]

Part 3 is here!!! Hopsin on ILL MIND of HOPSIN 9, Not Being Able to See His Son + More: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqVaoWKopyebKM

[@jujurightnow]

great interview. he's telling the Truth about having to do it all yourself to start with.

[@advanced4093]

Loved this. You’re the man Hop! Real talk right there👊🏻

[@jackmckitterick2785]

What an inspirational video. Thanks Hopsin album is sick

[@KingMaloneBars]

I make most of my beats, mix/master all my music and edit all of my videos on my channel. This video really hit home🙏🏽

[@ryanco2232]

18:13 soo tru with every tutorial about computers or programs

[@zigythompson8382]

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[@PeteyParkz]

you got me...i blew on my screen...

[@philhartmann6502]

Regardless of all the bad shit that happened at ruthless and what hopsin thinks about the album, gazing at the moonlight is absolutely amazing

[@LouiDali]

I love these talks! People can learn tons from Hopsin

[@jonnywest9453]

Hop seems to be in a way better place which is dope. Happy for him and pumped for the next project

[@xanno5694]

a few years later im a beast at it! i walk in like WHATS UP DAN GIMMIE THIS AND THAT

[@DarkestOG]

Hopsin is a genius

[@loveshacks1815]

4:24 when he starts about token

[@vice2versa]

this man has the most relatable interviews ever. I swear.

[@ericcochrane8696]

The dude is such an inspiration, i love Hop

[@razoredge463]

This is the exact thing I needed right now... Much love Hard Knock & Hopsin 🔥

[@Noxek]

Hopsin interviews are so dope

[@heathermcgrath22]

Damn he is giving people gold! Bars of gold in advice. People have no idea. He is humble and caring and smart and the other side of him is awesome truth spitting monster. I live and die for the chance to see this type if person. Damn near perfect.

[@culturedsquid8442]

This shit was so fucking inspirational for me . I've been in songwriting for 6 years now ,rapping for 4 years but now I'm thinking about starting to upload shit etc . I feel ready . I'm 18 but I don't know much shit about editing . I only know how to copy cut and paste shit to form a video . I don't know how to make a beat and I can barely do any mixing . Knowing that someone who is a master in all these things was just like me when he was starting is a huge confidence boost .

[@MaskedOG]

go for it. and if its just the Musik without anything. better then not trying.

[@yaqub_2.0]

Im so glad you did this interview hop. This incredibly inspiring as you always are but this shit makes me wanna take over the world! Thank you.

[@Jason-br5yo]

You can see the total change in hopsins mindset over his career. Growing with ya hop

[@zigythompson8382]

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[@aadencorona4770]

ZIGY THOMPSON I peeped u out and u ain't bad bruh but I suggest not spamming the comments cuz that shit annoys people and that's not gonna get people to fuck with u bro

[@jp6856]

Some real good motivational shit

[@joeljenks3733]

Hands down the most eye opening, interesting, entertaining, inspiring interview i have ever seen. dope af to see just how real someone is behind all of their brand image and media.

[@SethPostal]

I like the hopsin talk videos. Some enlightening shit. He should just make talk videos on life and maybe the background of some of his songs.

[@trip.6499]

Bruh Hopsin is the realist!!🙏🏽

[@BlogThirsty]

Hopsin keepin that foot up trying to get that Nike bag, I see you bro

[@DjThornes]

Wow this was super inspirational I was not expecting that 👏

[@hnstlywhtevr]

I love how real and humble Hopsin is. Self made rappers like Russ talk about doing it themselves in a cocky manner.

[@InterFan33]

Hah this video is funny, but it has so much detail on some real things, behind the scenes and mentality, great video to Nick Huff, Hopsin and everyone involved👍🏼

[@Dezdirectz]

ZIGY THOMPSON chocolate bruh

[@DripFeedDude]

The way he explains camera's and going on youtube to figure out how to use it by listening to 3 years old lmaaoo

[@zigythompson8382]

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[@Dezdirectz]

ZIGY THOMPSON chocolate bruh

[@Erickjimenez15]

ZIGY THOMPSON u suck

[@vezon9436]

Hd SkillShotZ i think he said 13 year old

[@edwin99901]

One of the best "key to success" videos on KZbin.

[@edwin99901]

ZIGY THOMPSON NO

[@leovincent7417]

Hopsin we already know you're fly no need to sit there with a bunch of drones.. we get the hint 😂😂

[@Foxarocious]

I'm currently going through the part where I'm running back and forth doing and learning so many things for the craft and while it gets frustrating sometimes, I enjoy it overall. It's great to have an example of success from it in Hopsin.

[@JrumBeats]

Pt. 3 needs to hurry up.... with love. :)

[@ipwnpancakes910]

Such a good interview

[@officialblackstrikermusic1404]

Holy shit....Hopsin, you're fucking motivational to me my dude!

[@teewhyeee]

literally felt like he was talking right to me

[@grrandsmack7616]

I am hella excited for part 3

[@AlikaSEOULROK]

I like this. It's like this in every aspect of life. College don't do this for you, you gotta do it yourself even if you have curriculum you're following.

[@frankiep.5827]

Marcus Hop just gave the details of the ENTIRE "GAME" as they call it. INSPIRING!

[@jordanalbano9780]

I could listen to Hopsin talk forever 🤣

[@danaanad7800]

He remind me of my son..Kyle Hippy!! He doing the exact sane thing at 17..no one is helping, but he wants it so bad..He speaks the same way!! I love it!

[@AG_TheReal]

This is me all the way!!! I've invested in myself for a year. I've followed hopsin for years and always kept it real

[@XxScArEcRoWxX1]

Add a link. Nobody is going to Type that in.

[@JabbaWockeeN9NE]

We need part 3!!

[@LilFlamesick]

Trippy how I relate to everything he's saying about teaching himself everything!

[@IAMJUSTJAKE]

Hopsin's come up reminds me so much of how my journey has been. I can relate to this so much.

[@sdaanviaegle]

I like how he actually mentioned the money unlike most rappers and people trying to act like they ain’t in it for money at least partially like he seems very honest

[@alexalt2630]

LMFAO 18:16

[@DripFeedDude]

im dying lmao

[@PRT2Music]

He's not wrong tho😂that's what makes it funny! 😭

[@jasmineloca6564]

😂😂😂😂