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 22, 2010[3] through G-Unit Records and EMI.[1]
Background
Lloyd Banks originally stated that his album was called The Hunger for More 2 by using twitter. It was unknown whether the album name was official or not.[4] The title of the album was later confirmed by 50 Cent in a interview with MTV News.[5] 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."[6] On August 13, 2010[7]
Banks said this about his upcoming album, "When I wrote [Hunger For More], I took my whole life and tried to squeeze all those experiences into one album,". "You’ve got your whole life to make your first album and you can’t get it all out in 14 songs. There are a lot of similarities between The Hunger for More and H.F.M. 2 (Hunger For More 2). One, the fact that I made both of these albums without any distractions or input from the label, or anyone else for that matter. Two, the energy feels the same."[8]
Banks announced that his album would be released under G-Unit Records and EMI.[9]
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.
Title and cover
The album is named after Lloyd Banks' first album The Hunger for More, he said he wants to regain the success that he had with his first album.[10] The album cover was released by Lloyd Banks' official website and twitter page on October 5, 2010.[11] The album cover is similar to the his first but show changes in wealth and surrounding.
Release and 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. It is believed he will release enough material on 'Blue Friday's' that the fans can create their own mix-tape.[12] He has set up his online site to help promote the album.[13]
On October 13, 2010, EMI and G-Unit held a private listening session for The Hunger for More 2, and Banks performed a few tracks from the album. [14]
Lloyd Banks released the song "Start It Up" off the album to help promote it,[15] the song features Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous & Ryan Leslie. Originally Pusha T was on the song but was later removed.[16] The song will officially be released to urban radio on October 26.
On twitter Lloyd Banks said that he will start promoting the album, whilst travelling to different cities doing shows.[17] In a interview Banks' stated that he would be touring Europe in late 2010 to help promote the album there.[18]Just days later Lloyd Banks appeared on the Chelsea Lately show to promote the album.[19]
Singles
- "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" was released on February 9, 2010, featuring Juelz Santana, and has been confirmed as the first single.[20] The remix was released on May 13, 2010, featuring Ludacris, The-Dream, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti.[21]
- "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.[9]
Production
In an interview with Shade45's G-Unit Radio with Miss Mimi, Banks confirmed that new producers would also be on the project; including Cardiak, Buddha the Future, and Nick Speed.[22][23] Banks also comfirmed production from Ryan Leslie, Nascent, Young Seph, and G'Sparks.[24] It was confirmed by thisis50.com that Lloyd Banks had been working with Doe Pesci in the studio on beats for the album.[25]
Guests
Confirmed guests include Eminem,[26] Kanye West,[27] Lloyd, Juelz Santana, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Styles P, Raekwon, Nipsey Hussle, Tony Yayo, Jeremih and Akon. Newly comfirmed artists on the album are, Fabolous, Pusha T, Governor and Swizz Beatz.[28] Even though 50 Cent confirmed Chris Brown was on the album, Banks later denied this in a interview with XXL.[29] In an interview with XXL, Banks confirmed that he had wanted to have Prodigy on the track with Styles P on the album. Banks confirmed that he had had a conversation with R&B singer Ashanti to possibly collaborate for the album.[30] In mid October, a youtube video containing footage of Banks in the studio with both Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame was released, in which they were supposably recording a song for the album.[31]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take 'Em to War" (featuring Tony Yayo) | Cardiak | |
2. | "Unexplainable" (featuring Styles P) | Cardiak | |
3. | "Payback (P's and Q's)" (featuring 50 Cent) | Tha Bizness | |
4. | "Home Sweet Home" (featuring Pusha T) | Kanye West | |
5. | "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" (featuring Juelz Santana) | Prime | 3:27 |
6. | "So Forgetful" (featuring Ryan Leslie) | Ryan Leslie | |
7. | "Father Time" | Jake One | |
8. | "Start It Up" (featuring Kanye West, Ryan Leslie, Swizz Beatz and Fabolous) | Cardiak | 4:52 |
9. | "Celebrity" (featuring Akon) | DJ Khalil | |
10. | "On the Double" | Havoc | |
11. | "Any Girl" (featuring Lloyd) | Dready | 3:29 |
12. | "I Don't Deserve You" (featuring Jeremih) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:06 |
13. | "Sooner or Later (Die 1 Day)" (featuring Raekwon) | Needlz |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "This Is the Life" | Doe Pesci | |
15. | "Stuntin'" | Chris Styles |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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16. | "Kill It" (featuring Governor) | Ky Miller | |
17. | "Where I'm At" (featuring Eminem) | Boi-1da |
Release history
Region | Date | Label(s) | Catalog |
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United States[32] | November 22, 2010 | G-Unit, EMI | B0046JLTBU |
United Kingdom[33] | G-Unit, EMI |
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.
- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/lloyd-banks-on-chelsea-lately
- ^ http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2010/09/topic/topic/videos/lloyd-banks-speaks-on-hunger-for-more-2-people-counting-him-out/
- ^ 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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- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/lloyd-banks-feat-swizz-beatz
- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/pusha-t-was-suppose-te-be-on?xg_source=activity
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/Lloydbanks/status/27710572699
- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/hfm2-promo-tour-starts
- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/lloyd-banks-on-chelsea-lately
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/lloyd-banks-work-with-doepesci
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- ^ "Pre-Order The Hunger For More 2 (US)". 2010-10-16.
- ^ "Pre-Order The Hunger For More 2 (UK)". 2010-10-16.