In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

by Jay-Z

In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 cover art

Bridging the gritty street realism of his debut with emerging, radio-friendly gloss, the Brooklyn emcee notably enlisted Puff Daddy and the Hitmen for significant production contributions. While polarizing to underground purists, the slicker, more expansive sound successfully propelled his complex hustler narratives directly into the pop-rap mainstream.

Genres

  • Mafioso Rap
  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. Intro / A Million And One Questions / Rhyme No More
  2. The City Is Mine
  3. I Know What Girls Like
  4. Imaginary Player
  5. Streets Is Watching
  6. Friend Or Foe '98
  7. Lucky Me
  8. (Always Be My) Sunshine
  9. Who You Wit II
  10. Face Off
  11. Real Niggaz
  12. Rap Game/Crack Game
  13. Where I'm From
  14. You Must Love Me