David Banner's fourth album is an entertaining ensemble of political commentaries, down south representations with an emphasis on life in Mississippi, borderline hip-hop gospels, and unorthodox ideals on women (and unorthodox may be an understatement; check out the song "A Girl").
While The Greatest Story Ever Told opens with a monologue reminiscent of Tupac's many socio-political soliloquies, Banner's album ultimately defers from an overtly political stance and instead opts to unite exceptional production with lyrical content that invites the listener to experience the clearly diverse world of Mister Banner.
David Banner, aka Levell Crump, highlights his skill as a producer on his latest effort, beginning with its first single, "Stuntin' Is A Habit." You don't have to like this song to admit that the beat is a banger. Along with "Stuntin'...," songs like "Suicide Doors," featuring UGK and Kandi (the writing guru formerly of Xscape), "Shawty Say," featuring Lil Wayne, and another banger entitled "B.A.N. (Bitch A** N****, The Love Song," feature Mister Bannger flexing his production muscles, as the beats appear to strong arm the listener into a severe head bob.
On the destined classic, "Cadillac On 22's Part 2," Banner dissects life in Mississippi. He addresses his friends, family, and the difficulties that are prominent in the lives of not only Mississippians, but also many impoverished people worldwide. The head-banging production gives Banner's album a diversified swag that is certain to penetrate everything from Benzes, Hondas, nightclubs, and even the most discriminating iPod.
Some of David Bannger's other noteworthy co-stars include Akon and Snoop Dogg, who join Banner and Lil Wayne on the hit song "9mm," as well as Jazze Pha and Chamillionaire. Luckily, Banner holds his own with his lyrics and content, consequently the cameos do not substantiate his album, unlike some others. David Banner tells us at the onset that this album is a classic, but it is ultimately the people who decide if this is true or not. And it's is definitely worth buying to find out if Banner is genuine in his claims.
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