About this record
Released in 1998, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life became the breakthrough album that pushed JAY-Z into global superstardom. Blending slick street storytelling with polished production, the album captures the hustle, ambition, and confidence that defined late ‘90s New York hip-hop. Powered by massive hits like “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem),” “Can I Get A…,” and “Money, Cash, Hoes,” the project features appearances from DMX, Ja Rule, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, and more. A defining moment in rap history, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life remains one of JAY-Z’s most iconic and commercially successful albums.
- Artist
- Jay-Z
- Format
- 2LP
- Genre
- Hip-Hop / Rap
Tracklist
Side A
- A1Intro – Hand It Down (feat. Memphis Bleek)
- A2Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
- A3If I Should Die (feat. Da Ranjahz)
- A4Ride Or Die
Side B
- B1Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) (feat. Big Jaz)
- B2Money, Cash, Hoes (feat. DMX)
- B3A Week Ago (feat. Too $hort)
Side C
- C1Coming Of Age (Da Sequel) (feat. Memphis Bleek)
- C2Can I Get A... (feat. Amil & Ja Rule)
- C3Paper Chase (feat. Foxy Brown)
Side D
- D1Reservoir Dogs (feat. The LOX, Beanie Sigel & Sauce Money)
- D2It’s Like That (feat. Kid Capri)
- D3It’s Alright (feat. Memphis Bleek)
- D4Money Ain’t A Thing (feat. Jermaine Dupri)
