{"product_id":"vol-2-hard-knock-life-1","title":"Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life","description":"Personnel includes: Jay-Z (rap vocals); Wais, Half Dead, Big Jaz, Amil, Liz (vocals); 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.\u003cbr\u003eProducers include: Premier, Mark 45, Swizz Beats, Steven Jordan, Timbaland.\u003cbr\u003eEngineers include: Eddie Sancho, Paul Falcon, Joe Quinde.\u003cbr\u003eVOL. 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.\u003cbr\u003e\"Hard Knock Life\" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. \"Money Ain't A Thang\" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Ja Rule (vocals, rap vocals); Jake Carter (guitar).\u003cbr\u003eAudio Mixers: Eddie Sancho ; Jimmy Douglass; Joe Quinde; Kevin Crouse; Tony Black.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: D\u0026amp;D Studios, New York, NY; Hit Factory, New York, NY; Manhattan Center Studios, New York, NY; Quad Studios, Nashville, TN; Sony Studios, New York, NY.\u003cbr\u003eJay-Z is a rapper's rapper. He is the lyricist all other MCs want to be, and he has the beats over which every other MC wants to rhyme. His third album, VOL. 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE, further verifies Jay-Z's #1 status. Throughout his musical career, Jay-Z has shown that he has the skills to pay more than just the bills. Experimenting like few other rap artists have, Jay-Z uses the Broadway musical Annie's \"Hard Knock Life\" for his title track and first single. With its hardcore production, \"Money, Cash, Hoes\" allows Jay-Z to demonstrate his lyrical skill alongside DMX. \"Paper Chase\" features Foxy Brown and diversifies VOL. 2 with its Southern Timbaland-produced feel.","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46169413419295,"sku":"731455890228","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/d5fb6c6dec8f3d7a3b454b1c9464c42e.jpg?v=1777863109","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/vol-2-hard-knock-life-1","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}