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Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life (EXPLICIT) (CD)

By: Jay-Z (Artist)

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Jay-Z Artist Snapshot:

Considered one of the best lyricists to emerge in the wake of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac's deaths, Jay-Z has since carried the flag of hip-hop narrative skill. His Roc-A-Fella family had already created a solid reputation based on Jay-Z's 1997 debut. As his fame has grown, so has his tendency to bring more R&B production elements into his work, creating a club-friendly, danceable version of east coast gangsta hip-hop that hasn't diminished his reputation as a preeminent force in rap. Perhaps even more importantly, Jay-Z has become a powerful musica impresario. In his role as president/CEO of Def Jam in the early 2000s, he fostered the careers of popular R&B singers Rihanna and Ne-Yo, and enjoyed a high profile as a co-owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team. His long relationship and eventual marriage to superstar Beyonce has further endeared him to fans.

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DISC 1 for Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life (EXPLICIT) (CD) Album By Jay-Z (Artist)
1   Intro-Hand It Down - (featuring Memphis Bleek)
2   Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
3   If I Should Die - (featuring Da Ranjahz)
4   Ride Or Die
5   Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) - (featuring Big Jaz)
6   Money, Cash, Hoes - (featuring DMX)
7   Week Ago, A - (featuring Too Short)
8   Coming Of Age (Da Sequel) - (featuring Memphis Bleek)
9   Can I Get A... - (featuring Amil/Ja Rule)
10   Paper Chase - (featuring Foxy Brown)
11   Reservoir Dogs - (featuring The Lox/Beanie Sigel/Sauce Money)
12   It's Like That - (featuring Kid Capri)
13   It's Alright - (bonus track, featuring Memphis Bleek)
14   Money Ain't A Thang - (bonus track, featuring Jermaine Dupri)
 

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Review

Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.77) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's."
Q (12/00, p.144) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Boasts Timbaland, DMX, Jermaine Dupri, Foxy Brown and an infectious title track sampling the musical Annie. It couldn't fail: the epitome of mainstream hip hop, and intentionally so."
The Source (11/98, p.190) - 4.5 Mics (out of 5) - "...On his third try for the trophy, the mayor of Marcy Projects took time during the offseason to perfect his method..."

Title Note

Personnel includes: Jay-Z (rap vocals); Wais, Half Dead, Big Jaz, Amil, Liz (vocals); Steven Jordan, Lil' Rob (various instruments); Jake Carter, Mike (guitar); Kid Capri (programming); Memphis Bleek, Da Ranjahz, DMX, Too Short, Ja Rule, Amil, Foxy Brown, Jermaine Dupri, The Lox, Beenie Siegel, Sauce Money.

Producers include: Premier, Mark 45, Swizz Beats, Steven Jordan, Timbaland.

Engineers include: Eddie Sancho, Paul Falcon, Joe Quinde.

VOL. 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

"Hard Knock Life" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Money Ain't A Thang" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.

Jay-Z is a rapper's rapper. He is the lyricist all other MCs want to be, and he has the beats over which every other MC wants to rhyme. His third album, VOL. 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE, further verifies Jay-Z's #1 status. Throughout his musical career, Jay-Z has shown that he has the skills to pay more than just the bills. Experimenting like few other rap artists have, Jay-Z uses the Broadway musical Annie's "Hard Knock Life" for his title track and first single. With its hardcore production, "Money, Cash, Hoes" allows Jay-Z to demonstrate his lyrical skill alongside DMX. "Paper Chase" features Foxy Brown and diversifies VOL. 2 with its Southern Timbaland-produced feel.

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