Jay Z's 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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Tracklist
| Intro - Hand It Down | |
| Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) | |
| If I Should Die | |
| Ride Or Die | |
| Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) | |
| Money, Cash, Hoes | |
| A Week Ago | |
| Coming Of Age (Da Sequel) | |
| Can I Get A... | |
| Paper Chase | |
| Reservoir Dogs | |
| It's Like That | |
| It's Alright | |
| Money Ain't A Thang |
