Lloyd Banks – 'Rotten Apple' (G-Unit/Interscope) Released 09/10/06

Having always been proclaimed as the most lyrical member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit clique, Lloyd Banks’ second LP is one that has been anticipated by rap fans all over the globe. His lazy slur, quick-witted lyrics, and top notch punchlines help set him apart from the rest of today’s upcoming and hungry MC’s.

'Rotten Apple' explores the makings of a man who is as cool as cool can get. Lyrics like, “I ain’t even got a license yet, and got seven cars yep/ TV the same size of Kevin Garnett,” heard on 'Survival' in one instance confirms his arrogance, but at the same time sits him on the lyrical throne alongside acts such as Rakim, Method Man, and Biggie. Produced by 10, 'Cake' (which features G-Unit’s General, 50 Cent) drags the Queens clique back in time for a moment to when they were the leaders of the mixtape game. On Bank’s debut, 'The Hunger For More' he dropped the joint 'Karma' allowing the ‘Blue Hefner’ side of his persona to shine through.

This time around the baby faced lady killer lays down the Keri Hilson featured 'Help', which works in pretty much the same way that 'Karma' did (meaning the women will come flocking from miles around, not that they don’t already). Be sure to also check out the Rakim assisted 'You Know The Deal', 'Stranger', and the Young Buck, Scarface and 8Ball featured 'Iceman'. The ‘Boy Wonder’ is back with a scorching album and loving every second of it.