The Life of Joseph W. McVey is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro.

Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House Of Hits in New York City, at Noddfactor Studios in Denton, and at M.A.D.

Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, Sean "Solo" Jemison and Tone Capone.

It features guest appearances from Trae tha Truth, Scarface and Tanya Herron.

The track "I Hate U Bitch" was released as a single and reached number 75 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.