Jay-Z: Vol. 2….Hard Knock Life

This CD is used but still in good condition. There is no damage to the jewel case or item cover: however, there are some scuffs and scratches, but no cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. There is minimal wear on the exterior of the item. The CD plays well, and doesn't skip.

Only an artist of Jay-Z's stature could have survived the indignity of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, his stunningly poor second LP, and remain standing as one of the premier lyricists of his generation. Like Biggie did on Life After Death, Jay-Z diversifies his style, demonstrating that even when experimenting with flow, he can still crush his peers. Though the album falters notably at the end (the lazy funk of "Paper Chase," "Reservoir Dogs," and "It's Like That" could be safely cut without incident), Shawn Carter has nonetheless reclaimed his mantle as rap's leading don.