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Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Released: Sep 29, 1998

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Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life – Jay-Z

NameArtistTimePrice
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Intro - Hand It DownJay-Z2:56$0.99
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Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)Jay-Z3:58$1.29
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If I Should DieJay-Z4:55$0.99
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Ride or DieJay-Z4:48$0.99
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N***a What, N***a Who (Originator 99..Jay-Z3:53$1.29
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Money, Cash, HoesJay-Z4:46$1.29
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A Week AgoJay-Z5:00$1.29
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Coming of Age (Da Sequel)Jay-Z4:21$0.99
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Can I Get A... (Soundtrack Version)Jay-Z5:09$0.69
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Paper ChaseJay-Z4:34$0.99
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Reservoir DogsBeanie Sigel, Jay-Z, L.O.X...5:19$0.99
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It's Like ThatJay-Z & Kid Capri3:45$1.29
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It's Alright (Streets Is Watching) [..Jay-Z & Memphis Bleek4:01$0.99
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Money Ain't a Thang (Bonus Track)Jay-Z & JD4:13$1.29

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Our Review

In 1998, the hip-hop world rumbled when this album dropped. s Jigga's aggressive R&B takeover is at its most highly pronounced on "Can I Get a...," "Money Cash Hoes," and "Money Ain't a Thang." Then there's the verbal dexterity and brash cleverness of "Nigga Who, Nigga What" and the title track (which samples from the musical Annie musical). The album is an accurate snapshot of Jay-Z in 1998, but its "mind on my money/money on my mind" attitude that will split Jay-Z fans forever.

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Customer Reviews

Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life (4 stars)
this is probably j's 4th best album, not including the unplugged. Its got a good combo of songs with good flow and songs with just sick rhymes. Reasonable doubt, the bluebrint, and the black album wer all better, but this is a quality album and its just jay doing his thing. "yo she loved my neclace / started relaxin' / now thats what th **** i call a chain reaction." big up to jay, hes the best rapper alive. key tracks: hard knock

Fire (5 stars)
this album is fire. Jay-Z really outdid himself on this one. Hard Knock Life is my second favorite song of his, next to H.O.V.A. off the blueprint. All the songs on this cd are great. This is when Jigga was really in his prime. If you like great rap from one the greatest rappers alive you should look at his other cds.

Best Jay-Z Album (5 stars)
I Gave him a chance because kanye west was influensed by him and i'm a fan but it's basicly the whole record company i'm it to. (Rocafella) Here's My Oppinion on theese songs, i put a * next to the hits Intro 8/10 Hard Knock Life 10/10* If i should die 10/10 Ride or die 9/10 What, Who 8/10 Money, Cash 10/10* A Week ago 8/10 Coming of Age 10/10 Can i Get A.... 10/10* Paper Chase 9/10 It's Like That 8/10 It's Alright 9/10 Money Ain't a Thang 1

Biography

Born: December 04, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Embodying the rags-to-riches rap dream, Jay-Z pulled himself up by his bootstraps as a youth to eventually become the reigning rapper of New York City and, in turn, a major-label executive following his short-lived retirement from music-making. In the wake of his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z's albums sold millions upon millions with each release, and his endless parade of hits made him omnipresent on urban radio and video television. He retained a strongly devoted fan base and challenged whatever...

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NameAlbumTimePrice
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Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia K..The Blueprint 34:36$1.29
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On to the Next One (feat. Swizz Beat..The Blueprint 34:16$1.29
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Can I Get A... (Soundtrack Version)Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life5:09$0.69
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Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life3:58$1.29
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99 ProblemsThe Black Album (Acappella)3:50$1.29
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MonsterMy Beautiful Dark Twisted F..6:18$1.29

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