"Volume 2: Hard Knock Life" by Jay-Z is a CD released in 1998 under the record labels RoC-A-F E L L A and Rcfa. Produced by Damon Dash, Erick Sermon, and Jermaine Dupri, this album falls under the genre of Rap & Hip-hop/Hip Hop. With its raw and energetic beats, Jay-Z delivers his unique style and storytelling on this classic album that continues to influence the hip-hop community.