22 Years Ago Jay-Z Dropped His Third LP 'Vol.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 5 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.

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life via wikipedia

Studio album by Jay-Z

Jay-Z sed September 29, 1998RecordedDecember 1997 – August 1998Studio

• D&D Studios (New York City)

• Sony Music Studios (New York City)

• Manhattan Center Studio (New York City)

• Quad Studios (New York City)

Genre Hip hopLength61:43Label

• Def Jam

• Roc-A-Fella

Producer

• Shawn Carter (exec.)

• Damon Dash(also exec.)

• Kareem "Biggs" Burke (exec.)

• Irv Gotti

• Kid Capri

• J-Runnah

• Jermaine Dupri

• Rockwilder

• Lil' Rob

• Mahogany

• The 45 King

• DJ Premier

• Erick Sermon

• Stevie J

• Swizz Beatz

• Timbaland

• Darold "POP" Trotter

Jay-Z chronology In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

(1997)Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

(1998)Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter

(1999)SinglesfromVol. 2… Hard Knock Life

1. "Can I Get A..." Released: August 22, 1998

2. "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" Released: October 17, 1998

3. "Money, Cash, Hoes" Released: December 18, 1998

4. "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" Released: March 1, 1999