Ep 11 - Jay-Z - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (25 Year Anniversary)
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25 years ago Jay-Z dropped his sophomore effort, IN MY LIFETIME, Vol 1. The follow up to the critically acclaimed REASONABLE DOUBT. With the Notorious B.I.G. recently deceased and the King of NY crown seemingly up for grabs, could Jay-Z step into that space & prove the city was his? Or did he deliver too much sunshine while the streets were watching? Tap in to the latest episode of Hard2Earn to hear what Torae & Bonsu thought & give us your feedback as well.
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