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Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

Jay-Z · 1998

61 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is an album by Jay-Z, released in 1998. Rooted in hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life sound like?

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is a hip-hop, gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop album by Jay-Z, released in 1998.

How many songs are on Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life?

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life has 14 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·61:44

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro – Hand It Down 2:56
  • 2 Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) 3:58
  • 3 If I Should Die 4:55
  • 4 Ride or Die 4:48
  • 5 Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) 3:53
  • 6 Money, Cash, Hoes 4:46
  • 7 A Week Ago 5:00
  • 8 Coming of Age (Da Sequel) 4:21
  • 9 Can I Get A… 5:09
  • 10 Paper Chase 4:34
  • 11 Reservoir Dogs 5:19
  • 12 It’s Like That 3:45
  • 13 It’s Alright 4:01
  • 14 Money Ain’t a Thang 4:14

Release Date

September 29, 1998

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

61 min 44 sec