Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne in 2005. The label was an imprint of Cash Money Records,known together as YMCMB from its formation until 2018,thereafter operating as an imprint of its parent label,Republic Records. Wayne's longtime affiliate and rapper Mack Maine was appointed as the company's president in 2009.
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty,known professionally as Nicki Minaj,is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer based in the United States. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap",she is known for her musical versatility,animated rap flow,and alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009.
Beam Me Up Scotty is the third mixtape by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on April 18,2009 by Young Money and Aphilliates. The mixtape features guest appearances from rappers Brinx,Busta Rhymes,Drake,Gucci Mane,Mack Maine,Gudda Gudda,Jae Millz,Lil Wayne,Red Café,Rocko and Ron Browz,as well as vocals from singers Ricky Blaze,Bobby V,Shanell. Its production was overseen by DJ Holiday and the Trap-a-Holics.
Pink Friday is the debut studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on November 22,2010,by Young Money,Cash Money and Universal Motown. After signing a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment in 2009,Minaj began planning the album that same year and work continued into 2010. Minaj enlisted a variety of producers whose efforts resulted in a primarily hip hop,pop and R&B album,which sees additional influences from electronic music. The album features guest vocals from Eminem,Rihanna,Drake,will.i.am,Kanye West and Natasha Bedingfield.
Symere Bysil Woods,known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert and often referred to as simply Lil Uzi or Uzi,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. Born and raised in Philadelphia,they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015),which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records,to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint.
The discography of American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert consists of three studio albums,nine extended plays (EPs),four mixtapes and fifty-four singles. Born and raised in Philadelphia,they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015),which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records,to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. In 2015,they released their debut commercial mixtape,Luv Is Rage. Song from the album,"7AM" spent a total of ten weeks on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart,peaking at number five on August 6,2016.
Shane Lee Lindstrom,known professionally as Murda Beatz,is a Canadian record producer. He has produced hit singles including "Butterfly Effect" for Travis Scott,"Back on Road" for Gucci Mane,"Nice for What" for Drake,and "Motorsport" for Migos.
Luv Is Rage 2 is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through Generation Now and Atlantic Records on August 25,2017. The album features guest appearances from The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams. Production was handled by a variety of record producers,including Lil Uzi Vert themselves,Cubeatz,Don Cannon,Honorable C.N.O.T.E.,Illmind,Maaly Raw,Metro Boomin,Pharrell Williams,The Weeknd,Pi'erre Bourne,TM88,WondaGurl,and among others. The album serves as a successor to their third extended play,Luv Is Rage 1.5 (2017),and their debut commercial mixtape,Luv Is Rage (2015). Luv Is Rage 2 was supported by three singles:"XO Tour Llif3","The Way Life Goes" and "Sauce It Up".
"The Way Life Goes" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert featuring British indie pop group Oh Wonder from the former's debut album Luv Is Rage 2 (2017). The song was meant for people that were going through hard times. It was inspired by Oh Wonder,Lil Uzi Vert asked for a collaboration and they agreed to make the song The Way Life Goes. It is now currently streamed over 1 billion times on different platforms like Spotify for example. The song was released as the album's second single to urban contemporary radio on October 3,2017. The track,produced by Don Cannon and Ike Beatz,samples vocals from Oh Wonder's 2015 song "Landslide". It would debut at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100,with the YouTube visual gaining over 138 million views as of April 2023.
"Barbie Dreams" is a song recorded by rapper Nicki Minaj for her fourth studio album Queen (2018). It was released on August 14,2018,to radio stations through Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the third single from the album. The song was written by Minaj,Rashad "Ringo" Smith,Alexander Roland,the duo Mel &Mus,Christopher Smith,James Brown,and Fred Wesley;while its production was done by Ringo,and Mel &Mus.
"Demon High" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert,released on October 29,2021. Produced by Charlie Handsome,Rex Kudo,and Pro Logic,the song sees Lil Uzi Vert sing-rapping about a failed relationship.
Pink Tape is the third solo studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through Generation Now and Atlantic Records on June 30,2023. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott,Nicki Minaj,Bring Me the Horizon,Don Toliver,and Babymetal. Production was handled by a variety of record producers,including Bring Me the Horizon themselves,Don Cannon,Brandon Finessin,Arca,Bnyx,Oogie Mane,Cubeatz,WondaGurl,Bugz Ronin,Ken Carson,Bobby Raps,Rick Rubin,Serj Tankian,Daron Malakian,Kobametal,Wheezy,and Charlie Handsome,among others. The album serves as a successor to their third extended play Red &White (2022),which released a year earlier.
Kenyatta Lee Frazier Jr.,known professionally as Ken Carson,is an American rapper,singer-songwriter,and record producer. He signed with Playboi Carti's record label Opium,an imprint of Interscope Records in 2019 to release his debut studio album,Project X (2021). Despite generally mixed to unfavorable critical reception,its songs "Rock N Roll" and "Run + Ran" gained popularity on the platform TikTok. His second album,X (2022) saw continued unfavorable reception,but became his first entry on the Billboard 200. His third studio album,A Great Chaos (2023) reached number 11 on the chart and saw a critical incline.
"Red Ruby Da Sleeze" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj from her fifth studio album,Pink Friday 2 (2023). Initially released on March 3,2023 as a promotional single,it was officially released on March 14,2023 to US rhythmic contemporary radio through Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records,serving as the album's second single. It contains a sample of "Never Leave You " (2003) by Lumidee and was produced by Go Grizzly,Cheeze Beatz and Tate Kobang. The song debuted in the top 20 in the United States.
Pink Friday 2 is the fifth studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on December 8,2023,by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records. A sequel to Minaj's debut album Pink Friday (2010),it is her first studio album in five years following the release of Queen (2018). The album is a hip-hop and pop-rap record that borrows influences from other genres as well. Collaborations on the album include J. Cole,Drake,Lil Wayne,Future,Lil Uzi Vert,50 Cent,Monica,Keyshia Cole,and various other collaborators.
"Flooded the Face" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on June 30,2023,and serves as the opening track from their third studio album Pink Tape. The song was produced by Don Cannon and Harold Harper. Originally intended for Luv Is Rage 2,the track never made the final cut.
"Suicide Doors" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert from their third studio album Pink Tape (2023). It was produced by Brandon Finessin of Working on Dying,Arca,Leqn and Yugen.
"Aye" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert featuring fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on June 30,2023 as the third track from the former's third studio album Pink Tape,and was later included as the seventh track on the "first edition" of the latter's fourth studio album Utopia with a different mix,before later being replaced with "Meltdown" featuring Drake. The song was produced by Bnyx and Brandon Finessin of Working on Dying and Ben Thomas.
"Everybody" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert,from the former's fifth studio album Pink Friday 2 (2023). It was released on January 9,2024 to US rhythmic contemporary and contemporary hit radio through Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records,serving as the album's fourth single. Produced by DJ Smallz 732 and Tate Kobang,the song contains samples of "Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior. The solo version of the song features on the physical version of Pink Friday 2.
"Red Moon" is a song by American rapper Lil Uzi Vert,released on December 25,2023. It is speculated to appear on their fourth studio album Luv Is Rage 3. Produced by TM88,Slo Meezy,C$D Sid,FnZ,Macnificent and Noah Yoo,the song contains a sample of "7969 Santa" by Drake and "Tek It" from Cafuné.
