![]() ![]() But I have heard a very interesting blend of songs, from the grunge guitar of ’99 Problems’ to today’s Broadway sample, with excellent production work by Kanye West and Eminem in between.īased on this evidence, I assume that his albums make for a fun listen but not an essential one. I can’t say I’ve grown to understand why he’s considered one of the best - honestly, he strikes me as an average rapper. And it makes this song play much better than it reads. The juxtaposition between the children’s voices and Jay-Z’s makes for an inspiring bit of production. Listening to this song, I have to say I love the Annie sample. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) is a Hip hop song by JAY-Z, released on November 29th 1998 in the album Vol.2. That’s far more interesting than repeated verses about being on top. One reason I love Eminem’s work is that he spends much of it kicking himself and exorcising his demons. Hard Knock Life, Jay-Z found a happy medium between street-tough gangsterism and hook-heavy commerciality: the perfect vehicle for his melding of pop and rap. I much prefer rappers who write about something other than their own prowess. ![]() The lyrics are about Jay-Z’s favorite topic: how great Jay-Z is. That’s a hell of a bold move for a rap song, so I’m definitely intrigued. Specifically, it samples the chorus of the song of the same name from the Broadway show Annie. Hard Knock Life : Jay-Z : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Beta Webamp Volume 90 00:00 02:56 1 (Intro) Hand It Down - 02:56 2 Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - 03:59 3 If I Should Die - 04:55 4 Ride Or Die - 04:48 5 Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator '99) (Ft. JAY-Z - The hits collection - Volume one - CD album. Hard Knock Life - Album by JAY-Z Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Privacy Center Cookies English Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. I know a little bit about the title track from the descriptions of it I read in compiling this list. CD ALBUM + CD SINGLE - JAY Z - THE HITS COLLECTION / HARD KNOCK LIFE. My final Jay-Z selection comes from the 1998 album Hard Knock Life, his third. Led by the chart-busting lead single, Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) which ingeniously repurposed a chorus from Broadway showstopper Annie as the hook-laden centerpiece of a classic. ![]()
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