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

Album Review: Kid Cudi - "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Kid Cudi amazed listeners and some credited his debut album for saving hip hop. Following the success of his first album, Kid Cudi began working on his second disc. Now, the people have a chance to hear what he had in store.Recently, the Cleveland rapper admitted he was growing bored with hip hop. But, with Kanye West breathing down his

Album Review: Saigon - "The Greatest Story Never Told"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter being released from prison, Saigon returned to the streets of New York. Before going to prison, he was one of the major street thugs. Once he returned to the streets, however, Saigon shifted his focus to being a positive influence.Saigon rose to become one of the top mixtape rappers in the New York area. Along with 50 Cent, he was one of the

Album Review: Wiz Khalifa - "Rolling Papers"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa released one of the most complete albums of 2011. For the 2010-2011 period, Rolling Papers is definitely a must-have. From the beginning to the end, the album is quite entertaining.Obviously, Wiz Khalifa is not the best lyricist in the world, but he is good at what he does. Khalifa raps about what he knows and what he likes. Because of