Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Studio album by Jay-Z
Released	September 29, 1998
Recorded	December 1997 – August 1998
Studio	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-hop
Length	61:43
Label	Roc-A-Fella; Def Jam;
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
Singles from Vol. 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;

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 6 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.