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

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  • čas přidán 3. 10. 2017
  • 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.
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Komentáře • 541

  • @BlackySpeakz
    @BlackySpeakz Před 6 lety +783

    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
      @rileygatt7683 Před 6 lety +14

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

    • @AirFairGaming
      @AirFairGaming Před 6 lety +1

      Hell yeah

    • @BlackySpeakz
      @BlackySpeakz Před 6 lety +5

      Pickle Rick my man

    • @ebMusicTv
      @ebMusicTv Před 6 lety

      BlackySpeakz 🔥🔥🔥🔥 czcams.com/video/QRFDDwr2yRA/video.html

    • @WaxPanels
      @WaxPanels Před 6 lety

      yooooo

  • @50deerslayer
    @50deerslayer Před 6 lety +127

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

  • @roycemuzic6727
    @roycemuzic6727 Před 6 lety +142

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

    • @NerdAlert66
      @NerdAlert66 Před 5 lety +1

      Royce Muzic helped me alot just now

  • @ClutchTacticsGaming
    @ClutchTacticsGaming Před 6 lety +292

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

  • @CDTVProductions
    @CDTVProductions Před 6 lety +281

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

  • @shkrsimpson44
    @shkrsimpson44 Před 6 lety +39

    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
      @sheri0082 Před 5 lety +1

      ShockTheMaven exactly

    • @Largentina.
      @Largentina. Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @shkrsimpson44
      @shkrsimpson44 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Largentina. ok kool

  • @odinsonthered9226
    @odinsonthered9226 Před 6 lety +225

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

  • @DaBlazinKid
    @DaBlazinKid Před 6 lety +108

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

    • @zigythompson8382
      @zigythompson8382 Před 6 lety

      search “Z!GY TM$N”

    • @booms126
      @booms126 Před 6 lety +1

      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
      @DaBlazinKid Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @EricDelshunMusicPage
      @EricDelshunMusicPage Před 6 lety

      This interview and Russ are the two best

  • @timothypetrochilos9035
    @timothypetrochilos9035 Před 6 lety +30

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

  • @edwin99901
    @edwin99901 Před 6 lety +16

    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.
      @Largentina. Před 2 lety

      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
      @edwin99901 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @camtube2000
    @camtube2000 Před 6 lety +2

    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!

  • @madaxevo
    @madaxevo Před 6 lety +52

    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
      @zigythompson8382 Před 6 lety

      search “Z!GY TM$N”

    • @vice2versa
      @vice2versa Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @Zolryiam8626 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Screenshot….

  • @Rypta33
    @Rypta33 Před 6 lety +152

    I love these interviews man.

    • @BlackySpeakz
      @BlackySpeakz Před 6 lety +3

      Rypta33 Gaming hardknocktv interviews are the best

    • @Rypta33
      @Rypta33 Před 6 lety +1

      You Already Know bro.

  • @RyanSandersMister
    @RyanSandersMister Před 6 lety +14

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

  • @JoeMama-tp6cq
    @JoeMama-tp6cq Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @seakeroftruth3268
    @seakeroftruth3268 Před 6 lety +49

    18:13 I feel you Hopsin lmao

  • @MrAnthonyramon
    @MrAnthonyramon Před 6 lety +24

    Token is awesome man

  • @tvbuu
    @tvbuu Před 6 lety +37

    ive got a lot more respect for him now

  • @joespencer5000
    @joespencer5000 Před 6 lety +25

    Hope this album is his major breakthrough

  • @isaiahkidd4108
    @isaiahkidd4108 Před 6 lety +276

    Token fans where you at?!

  • @re7anthealchemist595
    @re7anthealchemist595 Před 6 lety +33

    This is a good ass interview

    • @rolo8919
      @rolo8919 Před 6 lety +3

      ZIGY THOMPSON no one cares stop fucking commenting the same shit

  • @tjc7973
    @tjc7973 Před 6 lety +30

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

    • @sheri0082
      @sheri0082 Před 5 lety

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

  • @hatchicist
    @hatchicist Před 6 lety +13

    love hopsins charisma its amazing!

  • @jakefullerjaythaprphet6354
    @jakefullerjaythaprphet6354 Před 6 lety +80

    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
      @Dezdirectz Před 6 lety

      ZIGY THOMPSON chocolate bruh

    • @Krafty
      @Krafty Před 6 lety +6

      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
      @blaze3fire Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @jakefullerjaythaprphet6354
      @jakefullerjaythaprphet6354 Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @saintstorm7
      @saintstorm7 Před 6 lety

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

  • @ChazzyG6
    @ChazzyG6 Před 6 lety +1

    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.*

  • @AllynWrench
    @AllynWrench Před 6 lety +12

    Hopsin should be on one of those TedX presentations.

  • @RebeccaPurjin1
    @RebeccaPurjin1 Před 6 lety +9

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

  • @stacib1199
    @stacib1199 Před 5 lety +2

    His presence lights up the room!

  • @F8Lwrld
    @F8Lwrld Před 4 lety +2

    This interview is a very important thing. Thanks Hop

  • @maggmaxxx
    @maggmaxxx Před 6 lety +5

    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

  • @sway-laduenas5143
    @sway-laduenas5143 Před 6 lety +12

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

  • @DarkestOG
    @DarkestOG Před 6 lety +4

    Hopsin is a genius

  • @elpinchimaniaco
    @elpinchimaniaco Před 6 lety +4

    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

  • @EricDelshunMusicPage
    @EricDelshunMusicPage Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @KOddicBeats
    @KOddicBeats Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @Krafty
    @Krafty Před 6 lety +4

    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
      @bipedalhominid6815 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @Krafty
      @Krafty Před 6 lety +7

      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! :)

  • @alexalt2630
    @alexalt2630 Před 6 lety +28

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

  • @raccoontoon4463
    @raccoontoon4463 Před 6 lety +8

    Knowledge is Power.

  • @kayd0n524
    @kayd0n524 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @philhartmann6502
    @philhartmann6502 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Qattea
    @Qattea Před 6 lety +3

    Hopsin interviews are so entertaining

  • @jimisuutari80
    @jimisuutari80 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @jaysindix
    @jaysindix Před 6 lety

    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!

  • @trippleecsofficial7240
    @trippleecsofficial7240 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @KingMaloneBars
    @KingMaloneBars Před 6 lety +2

    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🙏🏽

  • @izharkhalil751
    @izharkhalil751 Před 6 lety +3

    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. 💯

  • @adambreivogel6773
    @adambreivogel6773 Před 6 lety +4

    hopsin seems so much wiser then 5 years ago

  • @Rypta33
    @Rypta33 Před 6 lety +51

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

  • @vice2versa
    @vice2versa Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @SimonBrienzo
    @SimonBrienzo Před 6 lety +2

    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.

  • @KINGNESS2324
    @KINGNESS2324 Před 6 lety +5

    I love his passion and hunger!!

  • @xanno5694
    @xanno5694 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @jonnywest9453
    @jonnywest9453 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @heathermcgrath22
    @heathermcgrath22 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @ericcochrane8696
    @ericcochrane8696 Před 6 lety +1

    The dude is such an inspiration, i love Hop

  • @leovincent7417
    @leovincent7417 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @culturedsquid8442
    @culturedsquid8442 Před 6 lety +3

    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
      @MaskedOG Před 3 lety

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

  • @LegendaryVideoVlogs
    @LegendaryVideoVlogs Před 6 lety +4

    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

  • @loveshacks1815
    @loveshacks1815 Před 6 lety +5

    4:24 when he starts about token

  • @LouiDVisuals
    @LouiDVisuals Před 6 lety +1

    I love these talks! People can learn tons from Hopsin

  • @hnstlywhtevr
    @hnstlywhtevr Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @ryanco2232
    @ryanco2232 Před 6 lety +10

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

  • @DanielTheCooliest
    @DanielTheCooliest Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @jackmckitterick2785
    @jackmckitterick2785 Před 6 lety +1

    What an inspirational video. Thanks Hopsin album is sick

  • @officialblackstrikermusic1404

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

  • @jujurightnow
    @jujurightnow Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @teewhyeee
    @teewhyeee Před 6 lety +1

    literally felt like he was talking right to me

  • @trip.6499
    @trip.6499 Před 6 lety +1

    Bruh Hopsin is the realist!!🙏🏽

  • @369Instinct
    @369Instinct Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @razoredge463
    @razoredge463 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @advanced4093
    @advanced4093 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @jp6856
    @jp6856 Před 6 lety +4

    Some real good motivational shit

  • @grrandsmack7616
    @grrandsmack7616 Před 6 lety

    I am hella excited for part 3

  • @DjThornes
    @DjThornes Před 6 lety +1

    Wow this was super inspirational I was not expecting that 👏

  • @APWestMusic
    @APWestMusic Před 6 lety +8

    Very good interview. Nicely done!

  • @yaqub_2.0
    @yaqub_2.0 Před 6 lety +2

    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.

  • @jordanalbano9780
    @jordanalbano9780 Před rokem

    I could listen to Hopsin talk forever 🤣

  • @joeljenks3733
    @joeljenks3733 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @danaanad7800
    @danaanad7800 Před 6 lety

    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!

  • @DripFeedDude
    @DripFeedDude Před 6 lety +23

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

  • @BlogThirsty
    @BlogThirsty Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @sdaanviaegle
    @sdaanviaegle Před 6 lety

    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

  • @ipwnpancakes910
    @ipwnpancakes910 Před 6 lety +2

    Such a good interview

  • @Jason-br5yo
    @Jason-br5yo Před 6 lety

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

    • @zigythompson8382
      @zigythompson8382 Před 6 lety

      search “Z!GY TM$N”

    • @aadencorona4770
      @aadencorona4770 Před 6 lety +1

      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

  • @johnzippay2628
    @johnzippay2628 Před 6 lety +6

    We want NF in Hard knock tv

  • @Foxarocious
    @Foxarocious Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @salvagemakers7746
    @salvagemakers7746 Před 6 lety

    That was great!

  • @Noxek
    @Noxek Před 6 lety +1

    Hopsin interviews are so dope

  • @ikarus8982
    @ikarus8982 Před 6 lety +4

    If it's a good move for him I support it, people are too hung up on the "independent" thing.

  • @AlikaSEOULROK
    @AlikaSEOULROK Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @MaiklePro
    @MaiklePro Před 6 lety

    I love this interview.!

  • @Classicsbyjacob
    @Classicsbyjacob Před 6 lety +1

    Yessss hop🔥🔥

  • @miguelferreira6332
    @miguelferreira6332 Před 6 lety +2

    Bro. Respect.

  • @LilFlamesick
    @LilFlamesick Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @LAEZYI
    @LAEZYI Před 5 lety

    I learned a lot from this video! Thank you Hopsin?!

  • @juliannaboyd5203
    @juliannaboyd5203 Před 6 lety +1

    This is such an inspiration

  • @yigyountry
    @yigyountry Před 6 lety

    Love this

  • @bigmexican2
    @bigmexican2 Před 6 lety +2

    We need part 3!!

  • @AhimtarHoN
    @AhimtarHoN Před 6 lety +1

    Well said.

  • @JrumBeats
    @JrumBeats Před 6 lety

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