H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)
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The Hunger for More 2 is the upcoming third studio album by G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks. It is slated to be released November 23, 2010 through G-Unit Records and EMI.[1]
Background
The title of the album was confirmed by 50 Cent in a interview with MTV News.[3] The album was thought to be possibly released under Interscope, by a new contract of the label and the rapper; also the Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine revealed that he wants to sign the rapper to Interscope again, and he asked label mate 50 Cent "what can I do to sign Lloyd Banks again?". Banks has said that he is willing to re-sign, but only if Interscope is willing to issue an apology for "doubting him."[4] On August 13, 2010[5] Banks announced that his album would be released under G-Unit Records and EMI.[6] In an interview on Global Grind live, he stated that he had worked with J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on the project. In relation to this statement, a song leaked entitled "Don't Deserve You" which was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
Singles
"Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" was released on February 9, 2010, featuring Juelz Santana, and has been confirmed as the first single.[7] The remix was released on May 13, 2010, featuring Ludacris, The-Dream, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti.[8]
"Any Girl" is the second single from the album and it features R&B singer Lloyd. It was released on June 8, 2010. The music video was released on August 15 through MTV.[6]
The third single titled "Celebrity", will be released soon and features Eminem and Akon.[9]
Promotion
To promote the album Lloyd Banks has been releasing a new track every friday for 'Blue Friday', every week until the album is released.[10] He has set up his online site to help promote the album.[11]
Guests
In an interview with Shade45's G-Unit Radio with Miss Mimi, Banks confirmed that both G-Unit co-members, 50 Cent and Tony Yayo will be on the project, and that new producers would also be on the project; including Cardiak, Buddha the Future, and Nick Speed.[12][13]
Confirmed guests include Eminem,[14] Kanye West,[15] Lloyd, Juelz Santana, 50 Cent, Styles P, Raekwon, Nipsey Hussle, Tony Yayo, Jeremih and Akon. Newly comfirmed artists on the album are, Fabolous, Pusha T, Governor and Swizz Beatz.[16] Even though 50 Cent confirmed Chris Brown was on the album, Banks later denied this in a interview with XXL.[17] Banks comfirmed production from Ryan Leslie, Nascent, Young Seph, and G'Sparks.[18] In an interview with XXL, Banks confirmed that he had wanted to have Prodigy on the track with Styles P on the album, and that he had had a conversation with R&B singer Ashanti to possibly collaborate for the album.[19]
Confirmed songs
- "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" (featuring Juelz Santana) (produced by Prime)
- "Any Girl" (featuring Lloyd) (produced by Dready)
- "Celebrity" (featuring Akon & Eminem) (produced by Eminem)[9]
- "Don't Deserve You" (featuring Jeremih) (produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)[20]
- "P's and Q's" (featuring 50 Cent)[18]
- "Hangover" (featuring Ryan Leslie) (produced by Ryan Leslie)[21]
- "Start It Up" (featuring Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous & Ryan Leslie) (produced by Cardiak)[22][23]
- "Home Sweet Home" (featuring Pusha T) (produced by Kanye West)[24]
References
- ^ a b Koroma, Salima. "Lloyd Banks label shops". Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ "Lloyd Banks Signs New Deal With EMI | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ Kuperstein, Slava (2010-04-09). "50 Cent Talks Next Album, New G-Unit Members | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ » by Justin T. Stewart April 19, 2010, 10:23am (2010-04-19). "Lloyd Banks Rethinking Departure From Interscope Records « Hip-Hop Wired". Hiphopwired.com. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ryon, Sean (2010-08-12). "Lloyd Banks to Announce New Deal on Friday | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ a b Banks, Lloyd (2010-08-13). "G-Unit Records Teams With EMI, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Secure Deals". ThisIs50.com. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2010-01-29). "Lloyd Banks Says 'Look Forward To Me Dropping New Records' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ Banks, Lloyd (2010-05-13). "Beamer Benz or Bentley Remix f Ludacris, The Dream, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti". ThisIs50.com. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ a b http://youraudiofix.com/2010/09/27/new-lloyd-banks-hunger-for-more-2-single-to-feature-eminem-and-akon/
- ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12428/title.bob-performs-for-obama-makes-his-ipod/
- ^ http://www.lloydbanks.com/
- ^ "Lloyd Banks Talks to Miss Mimi about HFM2, Women, Beamer Benz or Bentley, Any Girl and More!". ThisIs50.com. 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ "Civilized Talk: Lloyd Banks [The PLK Sits Down with Karen Civil...Speaks on HFM2, G-Unit, Expectations, 50 Cent + Much More". ThisIs50.com. 2010-09-07. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
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- ^ "Kanye West Confirmed On Lloyd Banks' 'Hunger For More 2′ | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. 2010-09-12. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ http://twitter.com/Lloydbanks/status/25711382871
- ^ http://www.itsbx.com/showthread.php?t=1329227
- ^ a b "ILuvLola.Net Exclusive Interview with Lloyd Banks [Speaks on HFM2, Personal Life, Songs, 50 Cent + More". ThisIs50.com. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
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- ^ "Lloyd Banks – 'Don't Deserve You' (Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
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