Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

by Jay-Z

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life cover art

Catapulting the Brooklyn emcee to absolute mainstream ubiquity, this record brilliantly balanced gritty, street-level lyricism with incredibly catchy, radio-ready production. Anchored by the inescapable, Annie-sampling title track, the album established a dominant commercial blueprint for late-90s crossover rap.

Genres

  • Hardcore Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - Radio Edit
  2. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - Remix / Radio Edit
  3. Money, Cash, Hoes - Remix