. . "1998-09-29Z"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is the third studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on September 29, 1998, on Roc-A-Fella Records 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."@en . . "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life"@en . . . . . "3703.0"^^ .