Young Money: Rise of an Empire is the second collaboration album by hip hop group Young Money from the label of the same name. It will be released on March 11, 2014. The album is planned to feature rappers Birdman, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Shanell, Lil Twist, Christina Milian, and other up-and-coming artists from the label.
Background
In June 2012, Tyga confirmed that the label would release another collaborative album. Nothing else was said about the album until Mack Maine confirmed the name of it on December 1, 2012, called We Are Young Money Vol. 2. Although, Birdman later change the album for his new group called Rich Gang that consists of label mates from Cash Money and Young Money.
On January 22, 2014, Young Money COO Cortez Bryant confirmed the release for the album on March 11 and added: "we're hungrier than ever, and we're still building.” Lil Wayne also said that "YMCMB is stronger than ever, and everybody was truly on fire. We're all blessed to be a part of this incredible Empire as it continues to thrive. I can't wait for what's next. Keep watching.” The lead single "Senile" will feature Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Tyga. The cover artwork was released on February 15.
Release and promotion
The album will be released on March 11, 2014.
Singles
"We Alright" was released as a street single on January 23, 2014 with an accompanying video and radio release. It features Lil Wayne, Birdman, and new signee Euro. "Lookin Ass Nigga" by Nicki Minaj was released as a buzz single on February 12, 2014. The lead single, "Senile" will feature Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Tyga.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We Alright" (Euro featuring Birdman & Lil Wayne) | Eufradis Rodriguez, Bryan Williams, Dywayne Carter, Sam Gumbley | S-X | 5:13 |
| 2. | "Trophies" (Drake) | Aubrey Graham, Chauncey Hollis | Hit-Boy | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Bang" (Lil Twist featuring Euro & Cory Gunz) | Christopher Lynn Moore, Eufradis Rodriguez, Peter Cory Pankey | ||
| 4. | "Senile" (Tyga featuring Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne) | Michael Stevenson, Onika Maraj, Carter, David D.A. Doman | D.A. Doman | |
| 5. | "Induction Speech" (Euro) | Rodriguez | ||
| 6. | "One Time" (Lil Twist featuring Tyga & YG) | Moore, Stevenson, Keenon Jackson | ||
| 7. | "Induction Speech" (Euro) | Rodriguez | ||
| 8. | "Lookin Ass Nigga" (Nicki Minaj) | Maraj, Noel Fisher | Detail | 2:56 |
| 9. | "Fresher Than Ever" (Gudda Gudda featuring Jae Millz, Flow, Mack Maine, Birdman) | Carl Lilly, Jarvis Mills, Widner DeGruy, Jermaine Preyan, Bryan Williams | ||
| 10. | "Back It Up" (Lil Twist featuring Tyga) | |||
| 11. | "Moment" (Lil Wayne) | Carter | ||
| 12. | "You Already Know" (PJ Morton featuring Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine) | Paul Morton, Mills, Lilly, Preyan |