Jay-Z – Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (2LP)

Jay-Z – Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (2LP) (1998)

The moment Hov became a global superstar. Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life represents the album that transformed Jay-Z from a New York street legend into a certified international icon. Blending street narratives with high-gloss, anthem-heavy production, it became his highest-selling LP and cemented his place as the King of New York. Featuring the hit 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)', the album matters as the blueprint for the 'jiggy' era of hip-hop that dominated the late 90s. The heavy basslines and soulful samples hit with the physical punch they were intended to have on this 2LP pressing.

Album Highlights:

• Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album
• Features the massive multi-platinum title track
• Essential late-90s hip-hop foundation on high-quality 2LP

Tracklist

Side A

• Intro - Hand It Down
• Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
• If I Should Die
• Ride Or Die

Side B

• Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
• Money, Cash, Hoes
• A Week Ago
• Coming Of Age (Da Sequel)

Side C

• Can I Get A Paper Chase
• Reservoir Dogs
• It's Like That

Side D

• It's Alright
• Money Ain't A Thang

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