Jay-Z has released his latest CD entitled Volume 2 Hard Knock Life.

Refreshing, this was one of those CDs that I could Just pop in and comfortably listen to start to finish. Each track is nice and was very easy for me to listen to from beginning to end.

The good thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if no rap is your favorite style you still can not help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

I am of the opinion that 2 Volume Hard Knock Life is without doubt the best work of Jay-Z in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give two thumbs up because it is a collection that even the fan Rap can appreciate and enjoy casual.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truth are themes Star Track 2 - Hard Knock Life, item 8 - Coming Of Age, and the Track 14 - Money Is not A Thang.

My cousin Pick, and which Sore [... as in "Stuck On Repeat"] is track 1 - Intro-Hand It Down. Outstanding!

Volume 2 Hard Knock Life Notes:

Originally Jay-Z Volume 2 Hard Knock Life on 29 September 1998, on Def Jam.

More CD Track List:

1. Intro-Hand It Down - (featuring Memphis Bleek) 2. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) 3. If I Should Die - (featuring Da Ranjahz) 4. Ride or Die 5. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) - (featuring Big Jaz) 6. Money, Cash, Hoes - (featuring DMX) 7. Last week, A - (featuring Too Short) 8. Coming Of Age (Da Sequel) - (featuring Memphis Bleek) 9. Can I Get A. .. - (With Amil / Ja Rule) 10. Paper Chase - (featuring Foxy Brown) 11. Reservoir Dogs - (featuring The / Lox Beanie Sigel / Sauce Money) 12. It's Like That - (featuring Kid Capri) 13. It's Alright - (bonus track, with Memphis Bleek) 14. Money Is not A Thang - (bonus track, featuring Jermaine Dupri)

Personnel includes: Jay-Z (rap vocals); Wais, half dead, Big Jaz, Amil, Liz (voice) Steven Jordan, Lil 'Rob (various instruments); Jake Carter, Mike (guitar), Kid Capri (programming) Memphis Bleek, Da Ranjahz, DMX, Too Short, Ja Rule, Amil, Foxy Brown, Jermaine Dupri, The Lox, Beenie Siegel, Sauce Money. Producers include: Premier, Mark 45, Swizz Beats, Steven Jordan, Timbaland.

Engineers include: Eddie Sancho, Paul Falcon, Joe Quinde.

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