Cash Money Records is an American record label founded in 1991 by brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams. In its early years,Cash Money Records released albums for Juvenile,B.G.,and Hot Boys. Distributed by Republic Records,the label has since been home to a roster of mostly hip hop artists,including Lil Wayne,Drake,Nicki Minaj,and Tyga. The company is regarded as one of the most successful record labels of the 2000s–2010s.
Bryan Christopher Williams,better known by his stage names Birdman or Baby,is an American rapper and record executive. He is the co-founder and public face of Cash Money Records,which he co-founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1992. Birdman released his eponymous debut album in 2002,and has released four studio albums—Fast Money (2005),5 * Stunna (2007),and Priceless (2009)—to moderate commercial success despite mixed critical reception;in 2020,he announced the latter as his final. Aside from his solo career,he is also a member of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers along 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. The label was an imprint of Cash Money Records 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.
The discography of Rick Ross,an American rapper,consists of 11 studio albums,one compilation album,145 singles,one soundtrack,and 40 music videos. Ross's debut studio album,Port of Miami (2006),features two singles with "Hustlin'" and "Push It". Ross's second studio album,Trilla (2008),produced hit singles such as "The Boss" and "Here I Am". Ross's third studio album,Deeper Than Rap (2009),includes the singles such as "Magnificent" and "Maybach Music 2". Ross's fourth studio album,Teflon Don (2010),includes the hit single,"Aston Martin Music".
The discography of American rapper Birdman consists of four studio albums,one collaborative album,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 recording 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.
"A Milli",abbreviated occasionally as "Milli",is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was released April 23,2008,as the second official single from his sixth album Tha Carter III.
"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.
Priceless is the fourth and final studio album by American rapper Birdman. The album was released on November 23,2009. Producers included I.N.F.O.,Oddz N Endz,Timbaland,Drumma Boy,T-Minus,and Infamous.
"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.
"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.
I Am Not a Human Being is the eighth studio album by the American rapper Lil Wayne. It had a digital release on September 27,2010,and on compact disc on October 12,2010,by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Universal Motown. It was recorded before Wayne's eight-month prison term for criminal possession of a weapon. Production for the album was by Wayne and several record producers,including Boi-1da,Cool &Dre,Streetrunner,Noah "40" Shebib and DJ Infamous.
"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
"She Will" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring Canadian rapper Drake,released as the fourth single from the former's ninth studio album,Tha Carter IV. It was released as a digital download and was added to rhythmic radio stations on August 16,2011 in the U.S. It was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding 4 million units on September 27,2022.
"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 Universal Motown 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. The album was supported by the three singles "Tapout" which peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100,along with the R. Kelly featured "We Been On" and "50 Plates" by Rick Ross. The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics and sold 40,000 copies in the US after three weeks of sale.
American rapper Lil Wayne has released 285 singles including 19 promotional singles. Lil Wayne attained his first singles chart entry in 1999 as a featured artist on Hot Boys member Juvenile's single "Back That Azz Up",which peaked at number 19 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Wayne later released his debut solo studio album Tha Block Is Hot in November 1999. Its title track and lead single,which features B.G. and Juvenile,reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lights Out followed in December 2000 and produced the singles "Get Off the Corner","Everything" and "Shine". "Way of Life",the lead single from Wayne's third studio album 500 Degreez,peaked at number 71 on the Hot 100 and became a top 20 hit on the Hot Rap Songs chart. In 2004,Wayne was featured on the single "Soldier" by American girl group Destiny's Child,which became his first top ten hit on the Hot 100 and enjoyed commercial success internationally.
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.
