Jay-Z "Volume 2: Hard Knock Life"

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 6 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.

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