The G-Unit has been one of the hottest things on the mixtape scene since 2001 with 50 Cent leading the way. Now after 50's debut, Get Rich Or Die Tryin' and G-Unit's Beg For Mercy Lloyd Banks has come out with his solo album The Hunger For More in a very busy summer that will also feature Young Buck's Straight Out Of Ca$hville .   Banks has made a name for himself by being a punchline bandit but it will take a lot more to hold down an album so see if he does and also give him a GeoClan rating.

"Ain't No Click" is the first track and in it Banks talks about why his crew is the best in rap.   The song also features Tony Yayo, one day removed from prison, rapping and is produced by Eminem.   The sound is reminiscent of an Army marching processional and is the chorus is hot.

"Playboy" is next and Banks is mad at people who be lying to themselves and do things that ain't gangsta!   Banks doesn't discriminate going at studio gangstas, women and people on the street.   This song sounds like an awesome stage song that would have the crowd going crazy

"Warrior" is about being the type of person who does whatever it takes to be success and not being a pushover. Banks talks about standing by friends, not changing because of the money and not being easily led into danger.

"On Fire" is the first single and Eminem and Kwame produced it.   The song uses some old school elements with a catchy chorus and Banks spills on who he is and why he's where he is and where is going. Yeah, he also talks about those hot females and what he likes in and on a woman.

Snoop Dogg comes and visits his nephew/cousin (or whatever he'd call Banks) in "I Get High", a mellow tempo track in which he talks about chronic and the different situations involved with it.    Snoop can definitely talk about chronic and he does his job blessing Banks solo debut with some strong Cali flavor.

"I'm So Fly" is Banks chance to talk about himself and gloat (he's still less than 23 years old).   The track features a nice baseline, multiple drums and flutes during the chorus.   Banks talks about the clubs, the different cities and women.   He's living the fast life at a young age.

Young Buck joins Banks in "Work Magic" a song about doing that work whether it is in the recording booth to the streets with that work.   Buck is proving to be a very nice addition to the G-Unit team and the beat featuring the horns is hot.   This song is made for a marching band to step to it once!

"If You So Gangsta" features the groups newest member Compton's Game who joins Banks to talk about those guys who talk, talk and talk but don't do what they say.   They ask if you so gangsta then why do you do that dumb stuff.   The beat is piano laced and has a bass guitar in it as well.   Game, so far, is what many have said: hot and aggressive.   The two come at the world with gun lyrics and punchlines heavy enough to knockout a Middleweight.   This is the best beat on the LP.

Eminem, Nate Dogg and 50 join Banks on "Warrior Part 2" on which Em also does the beat and Nate serenades the chorus.   The bells are a strong presence on the beat and so is the surrounding cast.   Banks isn't the best on the song by far but doesn't embarrass himself either.   The group talks about Banks rise in the game and the groups stamp on the game.

"Karma" is the song for the ladies and is a break from the hard lyrics of the rest of the album.   Carl Thomas adds his lyrics on the track that deals with those girls that have you thinking of changing your style and spending more time with although she may not be giving you the time of day.

"When The Chips Are Down" is back to heavy and Banks talks about those people who want what Banks has.   Banks talks about flashing his gun and being tough to anyone who trying to take his or his teams spot.   Game joins in and talks about his rise in the game and how many think of him as a Yayo replacement.   Not at all say Game and he says a lot more.

Using a day as a beginning, "Til The End" is Banks expressing himself and his skills as a storyteller.   Nate Dogg sings the chorus and Banks talks about a friend who does his thing on the street.   Banks lets his friends know he still has his back and he also talks about his growth in the game and since his introduction into the game. You hear things move forward and the day end as the harmonica plays to end the song.

"Die One Day" uses a old guitar sample as Banks talks about living life to the fullest and realizing that you have to do everything when possible cause you may never get the chance.   Of course, Banks talks this out in a don't mess with me manner.  

"South Side Story" is another Banks story song and he talks about situations growing up in Queens, New York. Banks talks about not being able to trust anyone and having to watch yourself or else your life could be over.

Overall this album is ok.   The beats are all fire and are worthy of being in a bumping cookout, party or car but Banks doesn't do enough to separate himself as an artist from the rest of his G-Unit brethren.   Banks voice is also raspy and that can get annoying after a long album.   His lyrical content and choruses need a little work and are hard to decipher because of his voice. His punchlines are hot but he needs to show deeper story skills.    The album show a lot of what made him a mixtape resident but he still has room for growth so he can be Lloyd Banks not just Lloyd Banks of G-Unit.   This is still a G-Unit project not something that makes me think of Banks solo.

I'll give the LP 3 globes.