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Just in time for Halloween, Lloyd Banks is back with the fifth installment of his iconic mixtape series, Halloween Havoc V, dropping on streaming platforms today. Known for his raw lyricism and unfiltered narratives, Banks has teamed up with a powerhouse lineup of producers, including the Grammy-nominated production team Arkatech Beatz, to create a sonically haunting experience record entitled "Taking Notes" that keeps listeners on edge.