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Lloyd Banks' Rotten Apple: 20 Years of Dark Queens Tales
10 Oct
Summary
- Rotten Apple marks 20 years since its release on October 10, 2006.
- The album explored the darker side of growing up in South Jamaica, Queens.
- Rotten Apple debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 143,000 copies.
Rapper Lloyd Banks is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his second studio album, Rotten Apple, which was released on October 10, 2006. This G-Unit project served as a follow-up to his debut, Hunger for More, and offered a stark portrayal of New York City life.
Banks intended Rotten Apple to showcase the darker realities of growing up in South Jamaica, Queens. The album's creation was nearly derailed when an earlier project, The Big Withdrawal, was scrapped due to a leaked unmastered copy.
Upon its release, Rotten Apple debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 143,000 copies in its first week. It also secured the top positions on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, solidifying its impact.
The album featured notable artists such as 50 Cent, Rakim, Scarface, and Mobb Deep. Production credits included contributions from Eminem, Havoc, and 9th Wonder, among others, adding a diverse sonic landscape to Banks' gritty narratives.
