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Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life (Explicit)

Jay-Z

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Released: Sep 1998
Label: Roc-A-Fella
On Hard Knock, Jigga parses the contradictions. He's a LV-plated materialist who surmises that, "Life is miserable when you're dealing in the physical form." He tells the girls to "rub on their tits" before sympathizing, "I flow for chicks wishing/ they didn't have to strip to pay tuition." The aforementioned flow is ridiculous(check "If I Should Die" for a rap clinic) and the beats are strong. You already know the Annie-jacking title track and the cyber hedonism of Timbalands' "Can I Get...," but check out DJ Premier's "Intro-Hand It Down" for a study in sparse, jolting rhythm.
- Sam Chennault
Jay-Z - Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life 1998-10-29
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    Intro - Hand It Down
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    Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
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    If I Should Die
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    Ride Or Die
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    N*gg* What, N*gg* Who
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    Money, Cash, Hoes
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    A Week Ago
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    Coming Of Age (Da Sequel)
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    Can I Get A...
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    Paper Chase
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    Reservoir Dogs
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    It's Like That
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    It's Alright
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    Money Ain't A Thang
    Money Ain't A Thang
℗ 1998 Def Jam/RAL