Cash Money Records is an American record label founded in 1991 by brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams. The label gained prominence in the late 1990s for having signed and released albums for New Orleans-based musical acts including Juvenile,B.G.,and Hot Boys. It became an imprint of Universal Records,a division of Universal Music Group in March 1998,and remained so during its following iterations as Universal Republic,Universal Motown and ultimately Republic Records.
Bryan Christopher Williams,better known by his stage names Birdman or Baby,is an American rapper and record executive. He is the public face of the record label Cash Money Records,which he co-founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1991. Birdman released his eponymous debut studio album in 2002,and released three follow up albums—Fast Money (2005),5 * Stunna (2007),and Priceless (2009)—to moderate commercial success and mixed critical reception;in 2020,he announced the latter as his final. Along with his solo career,he is a member of the hip hop duo Big Tymers with producer Mannie Fresh,as well as the supergroup Cash Money Millionaires.
Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne in 2005. It was launched as an imprint of Cash Money Records —a joint venture colloquially branded as Young Money Cash Money Billionaires —and Republic Records until 2018,after which the label operated severally as an imprint of latter. Wayne's longtime affiliate,rapper Mack Maine was appointed the company's president in 2009.
The discography of American rapper Birdman consists of four studio albums,three collaborative albums,two mixtapes,23 music videos,48 singles,including 23 as a featured artist,and 7 promotional singles. In 2002,Birdman released his debut studio album Birdman under the stage name Baby. It peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard 200,spending 23 weeks on the chart. Three singles were released from the album;the first,"Do That...",reached number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100,and the second,"What Happened to That Boy",reached number 45 on the same chart. The third single,"Baby You Can Do It",only charted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. In 2003,Birdman collaborated with singer Ginuwine on the single "Hell Yeah" and rapper Bow Wow on the single "Let's Get Down",which reached numbers 17 and 14 respectively on the Hot 100.
"Got Money" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring American singer T-Pain,released as the third single from the former's sixth studio album Tha Carter III (2008). Both artists use the Auto-Tune effect in the song. The single was released as a digital download on iTunes on May 27,2008. Lil Wayne and T-Pain performed the song at the BET 2008 awards and the 2008 MTV Music Video Awards. MTV also ranked the song as the number 19 Hip-Hop song of 2008.
"Every Girl" is a song by rap group Young Money released as the first single from their debut collaboration album titled We Are Young Money. It was legally released to the iTunes Store on June 11,2009. Young Money Entertainment rappers Lil Wayne,Drake,Jae Millz,Gudda Gudda,and Mack Maine make appearances on the track. The video was shot on February 13,2009,and was released on April 6 of that same year. The song was leaked to the internet on January 28,2009,just a day after "Prom Queen" was officially released.
"Always Strapped" is the first single from rapper Birdman's fourth studio album,Priceless. It was released officially on iTunes on March 17,2009. The song features Lil Wayne and Mack Maine,and was produced by Mr. Beatz. The song peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Jermaine Anthony Preyan,better known by his stage name Mack Maine,is an American record executive,songwriter,and rapper from New Orleans,Louisiana. He was appointed as the president of hometown native Lil Wayne's record label Young Money Entertainment in 2009,having known the rapper since childhood. Preyan is also known as a co-writer on many of Wayne's singles,including "How to Love","Got Money","No Worries" and "It's Good",among others. Furthermore,he has co-written severally for other artists or Wayne's collaborators,often in tandem with record producer Ke'noe;his credits include "Dreams and Nightmares" by Meek Mill and "So Sophisticated" by Rick Ross.
"BedRock" is the second single by hip hop group/record label Young Money Entertainment from their debut collaboration album,We Are Young Money (2009). It is performed by acts that were signed under Young Money,including rap verses by Lil Wayne,Gudda Gudda,Nicki Minaj as her debut single,Drake,Tyga,Jae Millz,with the chorus performed by Lloyd. "BedRock" is also featured as a bonus track on the Japanese,New Zealand,and the "Complete Edition" 2020 reissue editions of Nicki Minaj's debut studio album,Pink Friday.
We Are Young Money is the first compilation album by American hip hop record label Young Money Entertainment,and released on December 21,2009 by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records. The album garnered a positive reception but critics were divided on the quality of the label's choice of artists. We Are Young Money debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles:"Every Girl","BedRock" and "Roger That". The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.
No Ceilings is a mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was scheduled to be released on October 31,2009,but was leaked before the official date. No Ceilings was officially released on October 31,2009,with 4 additional tracks. The mixtape is available as a free and legal download and it received widespread acclaim from critics. An abridged version was officially released to streaming services on August 28,2020,excluding ten songs.
"4 My Town (Play Ball)" is the fourth single from rapper Birdman's fourth studio album,Priceless. The song features Young Money/Cash Money artists Drake and Lil Wayne. Drake's verse and the unmastered instrumental to the song was originally leaked and titled as "Play Ball" by Richie Wess and featuring Drake and Yung Dred,and then later placed on Soulja Boy's mixtape Paranormal Activity again as "Play Ball" featuring Drake.
"Fire Flame" is a song by American rapper Birdman. The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Lil Wayne,who was not originally intended to appear on the song:however,his vocals were added following his release from prison. The rappers wrote the song,along with record producers Mr. Beatz and Kill Will,who also handled the song's production.
"6 Foot 7 Foot" is a song by rapper Lil Wayne featuring label mate Cory Gunz. It is taken from Wayne's ninth album,Tha Carter IV (2011). It was officially released on iTunes on December 16,2010. It was produced by "A Milli" producer Bangladesh. The song samples "Day-O " by Harry Belafonte
"Faded" is a song by American rapper Tyga featuring Young Money-founder Lil Wayne. The song was first released on January 13,2012 as the fourth single from the rapper's debut studio album,Careless World:Rise of the Last King (2012). For the chart dated May 27,2012,"Faded" debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 33,marking Tyga's second highest-charting single at the time after "Rack City";which peaked at number seven. It was released to US rhythmic radio stations on March 13,2012. Complex named the song No. 42 of the best 50 songs of 2012.
"My Homies Still" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring fellow American rapper Big Sean,released on June 5,2012,as a standalone single. It was also included on the deluxe version of his tenth studio album I Am Not a Human Being II (2013). The song was produced by Streetrunner and Sarom. It reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. A remix featuring Young Jeezy appears on Wayne's Dedication 4 mixtape.
"Tapout" is a song released by American hip hop group Rich Gang featuring performances by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj and American rappers Lil Wayne,Mack Maine,Future,and Rich Gang founder Birdman. Produced by Southside &TM88 with co-production and uncredited vocals by Detail,the song is the lead single of the eponymous YMCMB compilation album,premiering on March 12,2013 and becoming available for digital download on March 19. The song has since peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rich Gang is the debut studio album by American record labels Young Money and Cash Money as the supergroup Rich Gang. The album was released July 23,2013,by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Republic Records. The album contains contributions from several YMCMB members,including Birdman,Lil Wayne,Nicki Minaj,Tyga,Mack Maine,Limp Bizkit,Bow Wow,Ace Hood,Jae Millz,Cory Gunz,Gudda Gudda,Caskey,Detail,Busta Rhymes and Mystikal. The compilation also features guest appearances from artists outside the labels,including Future,Meek Mill,French Montana,T.I.,Yo Gotti,Flo Rida,Chris Brown,Rick Ross,the Game,Kendrick Lamar,and R. Kelly. Rich Gang was supported by the three singles:"Tapout",which peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100,along with "We Been On" and "50 Plates".
Carl Eugene Lilly Jr.,better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda,is an American rapper from New Orleans. He was originally a member of Sqad Up with Kidd Kidd and Lil Wayne. After forging a long-time friendship with Wayne,he signed to Young Money Entertainment,and later Republic Records.
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.
