11. In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997)
Cough up a lung, where I'm from, Marcy son, Ain't nothing nice / Mentally been many places but I'm Brooklyn's own from the song Where Im From by Jay-Z Following the success of
Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z released his sophomore album,
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. This album would be the start of a trilogy, with a new volume released each subsequent year.
In My Lifetime was produced by Teddy Riley and Sean "Puffy" Combs, and many critics believed that it was one of the major problems with the album. Steve Jones of USA Today gave the album three out of four stars, but stated that "His use of pop producers Teddy Riley and Sean "Puffy" Combs will alienate listeners, even as Jay-Z establishes himself as that rare underground rhymer with commercial appeal".
In My Lifetime was a worthy sophomore effort, but at times it is unsure if it belongs on the streets or on the radio. Hov himself even considers
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 as his worst album that he has ever released.
01. Intro - A Million and One Questions - Rhyme No More 02. The City Is Mine (feat. Blackstreet) 03. I Know What Girls Like (feat. Puff Daddy & Lil Kim) 04. Imaginary Player Imaginary Playmate 05. Street Is Watching 06. Friend or Foe 98 07. Lucky Me 08. Always Be My Sunshine (feat. Babyface & Foxxy Brown) 09. Who You Wit II 10. Face Off (feat. Sauce Money) 11. Real N***** (feat. Too hort) 12. Rap Game Crack Game
13. Where Im From 14. You Must Love Me 15. Wishing On A Star D Influence Remix 16. Wishing On A Star Track Masters Remix