Young Money: Rise of an Empire | ||||
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Released | March 11, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 49:59 | |||
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Singles from Young Money: Rise of an Empire | ||||
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Young Money: Rise of an Empire is the second studio album by American supergroup Young Money Entertainment. The album was released on March 11, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Rise of an Empire's recording process took place from 2013 to 2014. It contains contributions from several Young Money recording artists including, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Christina Milian, Shanell, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Cory Gunz, Gudda Gudda, Lil Twist, Chanel West Coast and PJ Morton, among others.
The album was produced by 40, The Runners, Hit-Boy, Detail, Lee on the Beats, Lex Luger, Aaron O'Brien, and Sonny Digital, among others. It also features additional guest appearances from YG, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti and Birdman. The album was supported by the singles; "We Alright" featuring Lil Wayne, Birdman and Euro, "Senile" featuring Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, "Trophies" featuring Drake and "Lookin Ass" featuring Nicki Minaj.
The album was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 32,000 copies in the United States.