Banknote

Hip-Hop · 2011 · 14 tracks · 49m

Banknote

Gritty East Coast lyricism delivered in a signature raspy monotone. Soulful samples meet cold street narratives for a late-night Queens aesthetic.

The coldest voice in Queens dropping heavy-duty punchlines over soul loops.

A heavy, contemplative street realism delivered with technical precision and a cold, nocturnal edge.

Banknote · vs · Lloyd Banks

Drum Machine+1.5σ

The instrumentation foregrounds drum machine notably more than the catalogue usually does.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 49m

01

Check Me Out

2:46

02

The Realest

3:06

03

Hummin

3:20

04

So Forgetful

3:35

05

Perfect Match

3:26

06

Party Till the Morning

3:13

07

Up in Here Freestyle

2:34

08

Cupid

3:42

09

Anti Freeze

4:58

10

Eyes Wide Open

2:57

11

Fly Like the Wind

4:22

12

Kill Em Dead

3:05

13

Money Chase

4:04

14

Pac DIV

4:33

Moments Worth Waiting For

The relentless rhyme scheme on the Up in Here Freestyle where the beat stays minimal to highlight the breath control.

The soul-drenched vocal sample on Fly Like the Wind that provides a melodic counterpoint to the gravelly delivery.

The transition into Anti Freeze where the energy shifts from standard street fare to a more menacing, slowed-down crawl.

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