Album Review: Lloyd Banks - "H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More)"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFour long years have passed since the last time a new album came from Lloyd Banks. Following a weak effort in 2006 with Rotten Apple, Banks had to prove himself. It was after his album release that the G-Unit movement began to fall off.Because the Banks release signaled the end of a big moneymaker, Interscope Records never gave him a solid release

Lloyd Banks credits Raekwon in his Change in Style

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since his 2006 return to the mixtape scene, Lloyd Banks has been credited as the punchline king. This title had been held by Fabolous for many years. But, Lloyd Banks easily took this from him.Some rappers are not impressed by punchlines. Legends, such as the late Notorious B.I.G., relied heavily on telling a story in their raps. Raekwon is also