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Hopsin - RAW (Album Review)
By: Buddie Date: August 30, 2013, 12:11 am
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"RAW is the second studio album released by the rapper Hopsin.
It was put on iTunes on November 19, 2010. It was released on
Funk Volume, and the first on Funk Volume. Despite releasing a
previous album, Gazing at the Moonlight, Hopsin considers this
as his debut album. As of April 2012, it has sold 14,642 copies
in the U.S."
This is the album that turned me into a Hopsin fan. Since this
is Hopsin's forum, I thought it would be a good idea to review
his best project. This album takes you on a journey through the
Ill Mind Of Hopsin and after one listen, you're guaranteed to
become a fan. I will give each song a grade and write a few
sentences on why I gave it that grade. Here we go!
1. Hot 16's: This is one of my favorite songs on the album and
is the perfect way to start off this album. Just raw lyricism on
Hopsin's part and an extremely dope hook. This song drew me in
and made me want to continue listening to the album. (10/10)
2. Sag My Pants: This is the 2nd Hopsin song I ever heard and I
loved it at first. He really hit the nail on the head with Lil
Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Soulja Boy disses. I didn't know who
Tomica was at the time, so that part I really didn't get. With
that said, if I try to listen to that song now I cringe because
it's not up to par with rest of the album. The beat is one of
the worst on the album hands down. I'm not saying it's a bad
song, but it's 16 million views on YouTube make it seem very
overrated. The song is the kind of song that Hop would never
make nowadays. It is the best single that Hopsin has ever
released though which isn't saying much. (7/10)
3. You Are My Enemy: This song is in my top 10 Hopsin songs for
sure and is most likely in everyone elses' also. It's a great
track that talks about how mad Hopsin was at everyone who has
betrayed him in the past. The chorus is one of the best on the
album and the verses are very well done also. (10/10)
4. Trampoline: A good, solid club banger type song but it's
nothing great. According to a lot of fans, it sounds great at
his concerts, but the fact of the matter is that it's not his
best work. It's still a good song though. (7.5/10)
5. I'm Not Introducing You: In this song Hopsin is rapping about
how he won't introduce certain types of girls to his mom. He
does a great job at delivering each verse and the production is
spot on. Not to mention how catchy the chorus is. (9/10)
6. I Can't Decide: When I first heard this song I didn't know
what to think. I hated when rappers used autotune because it
always sounds so corny and mainstream. But once I gave it a few
more listens, it grew on me and I was immersed in the story
line. Very good song altogether. (9/10)
7. I am Raw: This is the first time I was exposed to SwizZz, and
when I heard him, it instantly turned me off and I automatically
skipped his verse completely. Eventually SwizZz grew on me and I
started really enjoying this song. Hop's verses are dead on and
the chorus done by Hopsin's sister was very well done. (8.5/10)
8. Nocturnal Rainbows: When I first read this title, I thought
it sounded really corny, but once I hit the play button, this
song easily became my favorite on the album thus far(It's still
in my Top 5). Everything he talks about in the song is great and
the chorus is one of the best he's ever done. He pulled this
song off tremendously and I'm glad he decided to make it.
(10/10)
9. How You Like Me Now: This song contains one of the best flows
Hopsin has ever had on a song. The chorus is great and SwizZz
does a great job also. Hop's first verse is easily one of his
best ever as far as flow and lyricism goes. (9/10)
10. Heather Nicole: This is the type of song that makes you want
to cry and listen to it over and over again. Such a great song
and this is an absolute masterpiece. The way he fit each word
into the song is amazing and the chorus is depressing yet
beautiful at the same time. Excellent song and one of his best.
(10/10)
11. Kill Her: This is Hopsin's rawest/most aggressive song he's
ever made IMO. He shows how great of a flow he has and how mad
he was at Tomica and Ruthless Records. (9.5/10)
12. I'm Not Crazy: This song has great production and a great
hook from Hopsin. His verse is very good and SwizZz's is also
good. Cryptic Wisdom ruined this song for me (Even though I like
some of his music), but it's still a good song. This song could
have easily been better with another Hopsin verse though.
(8.5/10)
13. Where Will I Go: This is my favorite song ever by Hop. The
production is the best he has to offer and shows how great of a
rapper he is. This song has everything you could possibly want.
It has lyricism, emotion, and an excellent chorus. This is an
awesome song and I hope Knock Madness will have a song as good
as this. (10/10)
14. Baby's Daddy: The worst song on the album IMO. The song
itself is funny and entertaining, but in reality, it's just not
that good. Hop should have put this on Haywire and put "Leave Me
Alone" in its place instead. (6.5/10)
15. Blood Energy Potion: Hopsin's fastest paced song to date and
this shows how great of a flow he has. The chorus is very well
done and the lyrics are very good. (9/10)
16. Pillow Man: One of my favorite songs on the album and I love
the chorus in this song. This was a great way to end the album.
Hopefully we will get to see more of Pillow Man in Knock Madness
"I'll be in your dreams." (9.5/10)
Overall Grade: 9.7/10
This album is great and is the reason why I am a Hopsin fan
today. If Knock Madness is as good as this then Hop has a great
future in Hip Hop.
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Re: Hopsin - RAW (Album Review)
By: Jose_DTA Date: August 31, 2013, 9:39 am
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I like it! RAW IS RAW AF HAHAHAHA DEF. ON OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF
ALL TIME... KNOCK MADNESS THOUGH... NOVEMBER 26TH!!!
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Re: Hopsin - RAW (Album Review)
By: Buddie Date: August 31, 2013, 12:17 pm
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Knock Madness will blow RAW out of the water
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