Lloyd Banks H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)

Starting at some point in 2009, some New York City rappers decided they would throw in the towel when it came to creating new, clever album titles. Instead, they opted for the sequel treatment. From Raekwon to Sadat X, album-sequel fever ran throughout hip-hop's original breeding ground. The results, though, have varied so far. Looking perhaps to change that is Lloyd Banks*, who issues the follow-up to his lauded 2004 debut, The Hunger for More. H.F.M.2 (The Hunger for More 2) features moderately successful single "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley," along with guest spots from Juelz Santana and others.

*Banks was actually born in Baltimore, Md., but he grew up in Queens, N.Y. Therefore, he counts in this debate.

Abstract by Andrew Martin