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