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H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)[3] is the third studio album by G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks. It was released on November 22, 2010[4] through G-Unit Records and EMI.[1]

Background

Using Twitter, Lloyd Banks originally stated that his album was called The Hunger for More 2. It was unknown whether the album name was official or not.[5] The title of the album was later confirmed by 50 Cent in an interview with MTV News.[6] 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."[7] On August 13, 2010[8]

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 (The 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."[9]

Banks announced that his album would be released under G-Unit Records and EMI.[10]

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.[11] The album cover was released by Lloyd Banks' official website and Twitter page on October 5, 2010.[12] The album cover is similar to 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.[13]He has set up his online site to help promote the album.[14] 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.[15] Lloyd Banks released the song "Start It Up" off the album to help promote it,[16] the song features Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous & Ryan Leslie. Originally Pusha T was on the song but was later removed.[17] The song was officially 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.[18] In a interview Banks' stated that he would be touring Europe in late 2010 to help promote the album there.[19] Just days later Lloyd Banks appeared on the Chelsea Lately show along with the Mo'Nique show to promote the album.[4]

The album appeared on November 2, 2010 for iTunes pre order along with the single Start It Up.[20] Lloyd Banks will be releasing a documentary on MTV, called "The Road To H.F.M. 2". It will premiere the day after his album is released along with another documentary that will appear on his Ustream.tv channel.[21] Lloyd Banks revisited MTV rap fix live and premiered a couple of tracks.[22]

Singles

"Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" was released on February 9, 2010, featuring Juelz Santana, and has been confirmed as the first single.[23] The remix was released on May 13, 2010, featuring Ludacris, The-Dream, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti.[24]

"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.[10]

"Start It Up" was confirmed as the third single from the album,[25] It was released to ITunes on November 2, 2010. It features Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Ryan Leslie & Fabolous.

"I Don't Deserve You" was confirmed as the fourth single from the album by 50 Cent in an interview with MTV News.[26][27] The single features R&B singer Jeremih. It will be released to radio in the coming weeks.

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, Buda Da Future, and Nick Speed.[28][29] Banks also confirmed production from Ryan Leslie,ITS HOTT 2 Productions Lamis Carneiro, Nascent, Young Seph, and G'Sparkz.[30] It was confirmed by thisis50.com that Lloyd Banks had been working with Doe Pesci in the studio on beats for the album.[31] In interviews with MTV News Banks' confirmed that Cardiak produces four songs on the album.

Guests

Confirmed guests include Eminem,[32] Kanye West,[33] Lloyd, Juelz Santana, 50 Cent, Styles P, Raekwon, Tony Yayo, Jeremih and Akon. Newly confirmed artists on the album are, Fabolous, Pusha T, Governor and Swizz Beatz.[34] Even though 50 Cent confirmed Chris Brown was on the album, Banks later denied this in a interview with XXL.[35] 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.[36] 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 supposedly recording a song for the album.[37] Lloyd Banks originally said that Nipsey Hussle would be on the album, but this didn't happen.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[38]
HipHopDX[39]
USA Today[40]
onethirtybpm(80%)[41]

HipHopDx said this about the album, "The execution isn’t as good the second time around, but Banks has reestablished his sound, and made clear that he is still a major force to be reckoned with in the Rap game."

All Music also had this to say about the album, "At 13 tracks the album feels right-sized, not overstuffed, and Banks himself is in fine form throughout, delivering stone cold and slow punch lines that are as lethal as ever. When it comes to evolution, there’s really none, but even though he’s been here before, veteran fans will appreciate his return."

Track listing

Source:[42][43][44][45]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Take 'Em To War" (featuring Tony Yayo)Cardiak3:29
2."Unexplainable" (featuring Styles P)Cardiak4:12
3."Payback (P's and Q's)" (featuring 50 Cent)Grandz Muzik; Bliz Money (co)4:12
4."Home Sweet Home" (featuring Pusha T)Nick Speed3:59
5."Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" (featuring Juelz Santana)Prime3:28
6."So Forgetful" (featuring Ryan Leslie)Ryan Leslie3:59
7."Father Time"Gregorio “G’Sparkz” Ford, Jr.3:25
8."Start It Up" (featuring Kanye West, Ryan Leslie, Swizz Beatz, & Fabolous)Cardiak4:49
9."Celebrity" (featuring Akon)Dirk Pate3:29
10."On The Double"The WatcherZ2:49
11."Any Girl" (featuring Lloyd)Dready3:31
12."I Don't Deserve You" (featuring Jeremih)J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League3:52
13."Sooner Or Later (Die 1 Day)" (featuring Raekwon)Frank Dukes3:31
FYE bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
14."This Is the Life"Young Seph; Cardiak (co)3:13
15."Stuntin'"Swizz Beatz3:00
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
16."Kill It" (featuring Governor)Lab Ox; Vikaden (co)3:21
17."Where I'm At" (featuring Eminem)Boi-1da; Eminem (co) Luis Resto (add.)5:18
Sample credits
  • "Payback (P's and Q's)" samples "A Song Between Us" performed by Kenny Nolan
  • "On The Double" samples "Summertime" performed by Billy Stewart

Release history

Region Date Label(s) Format Catalog
United States[46] November 22, 2010 G-Unit, EMI Digital Download, CD B0046JLTBU
Canada[47] G-Unit, EMI Digital Download, CD
United Kingdom[48] November 29, 2010 G-Unit, EMI Digital Download, CD
Germany[49] G-Unit, EMI Digital Download, CD
Ireland[50] G-Unit, EMI Digital Download, CD

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