Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" is a single from rapper Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life. It samples a slightly-tweaked (high-pitched) version of the song "It's the Hard Knock Life" from the 1977 musical Annie. The song was produced by The 45 King and at the time of its release was the most commercially successful Jay-Z single. The RIAA certified it as a gold single in March 1999, and it reached platinum status on July 15, 2015. In addition, it was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 41st Grammy Awards in 1999. The song peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as the top twenty of the charts in Austria and Belgium.

Chart performance and success

It was ranked number 11 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop.

While it peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100, "Hard Knock Life" was also Jay-Z's first single to achieve significant success outside the United States, peaking within the top ten of the charts in several countries, including Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, "Hard Knock Life" saw its biggest success, entering and peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart in December 1998, stalling behind Britain's biggest-selling single of 1998, "Believe" by Cher, during its seventh consecutive week at the summit of the chart.

Usage in pop culture

The song was parodied by Mike Myers as his character Dr. Evil in the 2002 movie Austin Powers in Goldmember.^[1]

Comedy rap trio Sudden Death parodied the song on their album Die Laughing (2005), titled "Star Trek Life".^[2]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1998-1999)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	31
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	14
Belgian (Ultratop 50)	11
Canada (RPM)	6
Denmark (Tracklisten)^[3]	6
France (SNEP)	21
Germany (Media Control Charts)	5
Ireland (IRMA)	9
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	6
New Zealand (RIANZ)	10
Norway (VG-lista)	4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	7
United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company)	2
US Billboard Hot 100	15
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	10
US Billboard Hot Rap Singles	2

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	89

Certifications


Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
United Kingdom (BPI)^[5]	Gold	400,000
United States (RIAA)^[6]	Platinum	600,000^[7]
sales/streaming figures based on certification alone

Single track list

UK CD

"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Radio Edit)"
"Can't Knock The Hustle (Fools Paradise Remix)"
"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Album Version)"

Vinyl

A-side

"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (swearing version)"
"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (LP Version)"

B-side

"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) (Instrumental)"

References

↑ http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/aa062902a.htm
↑ http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Star+Trek+Life/2gvDmm?src=5
↑ Billboard: Hits of the World, February 27, 1999
↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1999". Retrieved 2010-08-28.
↑ "British single certifications – Jay-Z – Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Gold in the field By Award. Click Search
↑ "American single certifications – Jay Z – Hard Knock Life". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
↑ "Best-Selling Records of 1999". Billboard (BPI Communications Inc.) 112 (4): 63. January 22, 2000. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

Jay Z songs

Reasonable Doubt	"Dead Presidents" "Ain't No Nigga" "Can't Knock the Hustle" "Feelin' It"

In My Lifetime, Vol. 1	"(Always Be My) Sunshine" "Wishing on a Star" "The City Is Mine"

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life	"Can I Get A..." "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" "Money, Cash, Hoes" "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)"

Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter	"Jigga My Nigga" "Girl's Best Friend" "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" "Things That U Do" "Big Pimpin'"

The Dynasty: Roc La Familia	"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" "Change the Game" "Guilty Until Proven Innocent"

The Blueprint	"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" "Girls, Girls, Girls" "Jigga That Nigga" "Song Cry"

The Best of Both Worlds	"Honey"

The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse	"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" "Hovi Baby" "Excuse Me Miss"

The Black Album	"Change Clothes" "Dirt off Your Shoulder" "99 Problems"

Unfinished Business	"Big Chips"

Collision Course	"Numb/Encore"

Kingdom Come	"Show Me What You Got" "Lost One" "Hollywood"

American Gangster	"Blue Magic" "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." "I Know"

The Blueprint 3	"D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" "Run This Town" "Empire State of Mind" "On to the Next One" "Young Forever" "A Star Is Born"

Watch the Throne	"H•A•M" "Otis" "Lift Off" "Niggas in Paris" "Why I Love You" "Gotta Have It" "No Church in the Wild"

Magna Carta Holy Grail	"Holy Grail" "Tom Ford" "Part II (On the Run)"

Featured singles	"Show & Prove" "I'll Be" "Be Alone No More" (Remix) "Money Ain't a Thang" "Heartbreaker" "Best of Me Part II" "Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)" "Do My..." "Fiesta" (Remix) "Welcome to New York City" "Beware of the Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)" "Back in the Day" "Frontin'" "Crazy in Love" "Storm" "Dear Summer" "Go Crazy" "Get Throwed" "Déjà Vu" "Umbrella" "Roc-A-Fella Billionaires" "Hot Tottie" "XXXO" (Remix) "Monster" "I Do" "Talk That Talk" "Suit & Tie" "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) "Pound Cake" "Know Bout Me" "Drunk in Love" "The Devil Is a Lie" "They Don't Love You No More" "Seen It All"

Promotional singles	"Shake It Off" (Remix) "Upgrade U" "Rehab" (Remix) "Mr. Carter" "Put On" (Remix) "Bye Bye" (Remix) "Brooklyn Go Hard"

Other singles	"In My Lifetime" "Who You Wit" "It's Alright" "Anything" "Hey Papi" "Swagga like Us" "Jockin' Jay-Z (Dopeboy Fresh)" "Clique" "Glory"

Other songs	"Renegade" "Takeover" "Encore" "My 1st Song" "What More Can I Say" "Lost+" "Lost+ / Viva la Vida (Live At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards)" "Money Goes, Honey Stay" (When the Money Goes Remix) "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" "Power" (Remix) "So Appalled" "Who Gon Stop Me" "Made in America" "Picasso Baby" "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" "Oceans" "Heaven" "Movin Bass"

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