Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
From Marcy Projects to billion-dollar mogul, Jay-Z's clever wordplay, business acumen and undeniable swag made him hip-hop royalty.
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Lyrics9.0
Flow9.3
Delivery9.3
Production9.3
Impact9.3
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Jay-Z's commercial breakthrough without sacrificing credibility. DJ Premier, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz beats gave Jay the platform to become rap's biggest star.