This 2014 compilation collects Lil' Kim's foundational work for Atlantic Records. Rhino's reissue captures the raw, influential sound of her early career.
- Hard Core features 13 tracks, including the singles "No Time," "Crush on You," and "Notorious."
- The album was produced by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, and Cease-a-Deals.
- Hard Core reached number 5 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Lil' Kim is a Brooklyn-founded rapper and member of the hip-hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A. She is known for her provocative lyrics and entrepreneurial endeavors. This 2014 compilation arrived late in her career, after several years away from the spotlight.
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