For 'Rip Your Heart Out' featuring Tech N9ne, Hopsin created what he called a 'weird, funky, dope beat that you can just bop your head to.' The second verse is also partly about how Hopsin's former colleagues have changed and turned against him. In the song he explains how she would assume he would cheat on her. 'Tears to Snow' is an emotional song about him and his ex-girlfriend having relationship issues and breaking up. Hopsin clarified his statements in an interview with HipHopDX saying he had no ill feelings towards Kendrick Lamar, and that he dissed West because he disliked his new music. In the lead single 'Hop Is Back', Hopsin pokes fun at Kendrick Lamar and disses Kanye West's newer music. I kinda wanted to make an album to show my wide range of music that I can do. I think they'll stumble across a couple songs that will make them go, oh ok, I fucks with him now. There are at least one or two songs for someone that doesn't really like me or what I put out. I have a lot of people who love me, but I have a lot of haters as well. There's sad, emotional lyrics and even funny lyrics. Hopsin detailed the album to The Source saying, In October 2013, Hopsin confirmed that he had finished recording the album and had turned it in to Funk Volume, stating he had personally re-mastered the album 20-30 times to get the sound just right. He also indicated the album would be released with a bonus CD that will have all the 'Ill Mind of Hopsin' songs remastered, however this ultimately did not take place. Hopsin begun heavily recording Knock Madness in March 2013 following the end of a long-term relationship, which gave him more time to record and focus on his music. In February 2013, Hopsin stated in an interview that he was currently recording the album, having recorded 18 songs, and that he hoped to have the album completed by June. In addition, Hopsin approached Macklemore in January 2013 to get him featured in the album. Later that month, Hopsin would indicate interest in working with Childish Gambino. In September 2012, Hopsin confirmed that he would self-produce the majority of the album, with drummer Travis Barker producing one or two tracks. He also stated in 2012 that he wanted Yelawolf on the album. In a March 2012 interview, Hopsin said that he talked to Tech N9ne about appearing on the album, which Tech N9ne agreed to. On January 17, 2012, fellow Funk Volume rappers SwizZz and Dizzy Wright were confirmed to make appearances on the album. Recording and production įollowing the RAW Tour in mid-2011, Hopsin begun working on Knock Madness, though not very heavily. So that's kind of what it did to me, and the album just came out with me just fucking rapping some dark shit. It's this weird feeling of being incomplete, and I need to find myself. I don't have a girlfriend no more, and I have this money, but I'm not satisfied with my life. I'm really still a loser guy, but I'm just really popular now. I don't really have it like they probably think I have it. So when I go outside and people recognize me, it's kind of a bittersweet feeling, like I don't recognize the fans. I don't have many friends in my personal life, but I have so many fans. I'm 28 years old, and I see that I'm kind of in this weird position. He later spoke on the background of the album's sound, saying, On January 20, 2012, he stated via his Twitter account that Knock Madness was his main priority in life. He also stated that the album would have a 'positive message' and that when people listen to the album he wants them to feel 'inspired to be better in life'. Hopsin spoke about the album in an interview with HipHopDX on August 12, 2011, where he said that he was aiming to make the production quality of Knock Madness sound just as good, if not better, than his perception of Dr. The album also peaked at number 76 on the US Billboard 200 and, as of December 2013, has sold 16,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. Knock Madness was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Hopsin also supported the album with the Fuck It Tour with Yelawolf, and the Knock Madness Tour. Knock Madness was supported by three singles, 'Old Friend', ' Hop Is Back', and 'Rip Your Heart Out', the last of which features Tech N9ne. Like its predecessors, the album's production was entirely handled by Hopsin himself. The album contains guest appearances from rappers SwizZz, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, and Tech N9ne, among others.

Hopsin has said that the overall vibe of the album is different from his previous album Raw and that he has said all he needs to about leaving Ruthless Records. It was released on November 24, 2013, by Funk Volume and distributed by EMPIRE. Knock Madness is the third studio album by American rapper Hopsin.

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