Jay-Z ‎– Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

NEW VINYL LP ON UNIVERSAL 2018

2 X 180 GRAM VINYL.xtent of Jay-Z's talents, Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life (it may be titled Vol. 2, but it's his third album, arguably his fourth if you count the Streets Is Watching soundtrack) is a little bit of a relative disappointment. Jay-Z had established himself as a savvy, street-smart rapper on those two records, but with Hard Knock Life he decides to shoot for crossover territory, for better and for worse. At his best, he shows no fear -- witness how the title track shamelessly works a Broadway showstopper from Annie into a raging ghetto cry, yet keeps it smooth enough for radio.

Tracklist

Intro - Hand It Down     2:56
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)     3:58
If I Should Die     4:55
Ride Or Die     4:48
Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)     3:53
Money, Cash, Hoes     4:46
A Week Ago     5:00
Coming Of Age (Da Sequel)     4:21
Can I Get A...     5:09
Paper Chase     4:34
Reservoir Dogs     5:19
It's Like That     3:45
It's Alright     4:01
Money Ain't A Thing     4:13