Lloyd Banks - F.N.O. (Failure's No Option) (Mixtape)

Lloyd Banks comes through with yet another mixtape, his thirteenth overall, with F.N.O. (Failure's No Option). Following the success of his Mo' Money In The Bank & 5 And Better series', this one is the first entry in his A.O.N. (All Or Nothing) series. In my opinion, this tape continues to showcase why Banks is criminally slept on, and why he should be mentioned in peoples' top 10 lists more often. Lyrically, Banks leaves little to be desired, showing his penchant for next-level punch lines, multisyllabics, intricate flows, and even glimpses of thought-provoking lyrics, all while continuing to be somewhat "accessible" (although his talent for making catchy club-bangers with great hooks is definitely utilized more on his albums). All in all, this is high-caliber street music. Although The production can occasionally vary in quality, overall, the instrumentals have a strong cohesion, giving the tape a more "album"-like feel, which is a trend that seems to have started on Banks' Cold Corner 2. Lloyd is definitely a contender for "Best Mixtape Catalog Ever", and this tape is definitely another notch added to his belt. DOWNLOAD HERE.