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V.6: The Gift

Lloyd Banks · 2012

52 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid writing and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of atmospheric production, with layered synths and deep bass lines that create a moody backdrop.
  • Several tracks incorporate recurring hooks or motifs, enhancing thematic continuity across the album.
  • The final three tracks shift in tone, moving from aggressive beats to more introspective lyrics, providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of confident energy
  • reflective moments in urban life
  • punchy tracks for quick listening
  • candid storytelling with sharp delivery

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want slow, contemplative pieces

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro / Rise From the Dirt 3:22
  • 2 City of Sin 4:21
  • 3 The Sprint 3:18
  • 4 Open Arms 2:48
  • 5 We Run the Town 2:58
  • 6 Protocol 3:46
  • 7 Can She Live? 3:02
  • 8 Bring It Back 4:49
  • 9 Chosen Few 4:38
  • 10 Gettin’ By 4:01
  • 11 Live It Up 3:09
  • 12 Money Don’t Matter 3:07
  • 13 Hate You More 3:26
  • 14 Show and Prove 2:52
  • 15 Terror Dome 3:01

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