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
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)
Def Jam
Roc-A-Fella
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
(1999)SinglesfromVol. 2… Hard Knock Life
"Can I Get A..." Released: August 22, 1998
"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" Released: October 17, 1998
"Money, Cash, Hoes" Released: December 18, 1998
"Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" Released: March 1, 1999