Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is the third studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on September 29, 1998, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. It went on to become his most commercially successful album, selling over 5 million copies in the United States. In the liner notes of the album, Jay-Z gives his thoughts on various tracks. The lyrics to the fast-paced "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" are also included.

Tracklist

1. Intro - Hand It Down
2. Hard Knock Life
3. If I Should Die
4. Ride or Die
5. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
6. Money, Cash, Hoes
7. A Week Ago
8. Coming of Age (Da Sequel)
9. Can I Get A... [Explicit]
10. Paper Chase Foxy Brown
11. Reservoir Dogs Beanie Sigel, The Lox, Sauce Money
12. It's Like That
13. It's Alright
14. Money Ain't a Thang