The Rundown: Young Money, Young Money: Rise of an Empire

The house Birdman and Wayne built is back in full force.

The Rundown: Young Money, Young Money: Rise of an Empire - Five years after their first official compilation (and nearly a year since 2013's Rich Gang release), Young Money is back to continue building their empire. Led by certified stars like Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga, up and comers like Lil Twist and Euro, as well as vets like Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz all get a chance to shine on the new release, Young Money: Rise of an Empire. Read on for a track-by-track review.(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

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The Rundown: Young Money, Young Money: Rise of an Empire - Five years after their first official compilation (and nearly a year since 2013's Rich Gang release), Young Money is back to continue building their empire. Led by certified stars like Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga, up and comers like Lil Twist and Euro, as well as vets like Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz all get a chance to shine on the new release, Young Money: Rise of an Empire. Read on for a track-by-track review.(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

Euro, Birdman and Lil Wayne, "We Alright" - The album kicks off with a fresh voice: Euro. The new Young Money signee shows both confidence and potential on this single, which also features Lil Wayne and Birdman.(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

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Euro, Birdman and Lil Wayne, "We Alright" - The album kicks off with a fresh voice: Euro. The new Young Money signee shows both confidence and potential on this single, which also features Lil Wayne and Birdman.(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

"Trophies," Drake - Drizzy delivers another stay on your grind blueprint with this song. "If I was doing this for you, then I have nothing left to prove," he spits. They don't have no award for that, but the diploma is a good reminder.(Photo: Young Money)

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Drake, "Trophies" - Drake gets some solo shine on this triumphant, horn-filled anthem, which he first released late last year. It's Drizzy's only appearance on the album, but it's all he needs to craft what may be the project's best cut. And they don't make no award for that. (Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

Lil Twist, Euro and Corey Gunz, "Bang" - Three of the label's young talents jockey for position on this Sonny Digital-produced song. Lil Twist brings his boastful flow, while Euro again exudes confidence and Cory Gunz kicks a dizzying verse. (Photos: AdMedia/Splash News; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

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Lil Twist, Euro and Corey Gunz, "Bang" - Three of the label's young talents jockey for position on this Sonny Digital-produced song. Lil Twist brings his boastful flow, while Euro again exudes confidence and Cory Gunz kicks a dizzying verse. (Photos: AdMedia/Splash News; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, "Senile" - Three of the label's four biggest stars hop on this banger, as Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne play with the sound of the word "Senile" while continuously asking, "Can you see now?" They're counting on the answer to that question being "no."(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

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Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, "Senile" - Three of the label's four biggest stars hop on this banger, as Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne play with the sound of the word "Senile" while continuously asking, "Can you see now?" They're counting on the answer to that question being "no."(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

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Euro, "Induction Speech" - He may be new, but Euro is already counting the spoils of his victories. Before lyrically delineating his come up and recent successes, the MC kicks off his solo song by stating, "This is my Hall of Fame induction speech."(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

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Euro, "Induction Speech" - He may be new, but Euro is already counting the spoils of his victories. Before lyrically delineating his come up and recent successes, the MC kicks off his solo song by stating, "This is my Hall of Fame induction speech."(Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

Lil Twist, Tyga and YG, "One Time" - YG joins the crew, alongside fellow West Coaster Tyga and Lil Twist, for "One Time." The fellas get their mack on as they wax raunchy about some females that they've got their eyes on.(Photos: John Ricard/BET; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Interscope Geffen A&M)

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Lil Twist, Tyga and YG, "One Time" - YG joins the crew, alongside fellow West Coaster Tyga and Lil Twist, for "One Time." The fellas get their mack on as they wax raunchy about some females that they've got their eyes on.(Photos: John Ricard/BET; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Interscope Geffen A&M)

"Hittin' Like" - No guys allowed on this joint, as Shanell and Chanel West Coast grab the mic with intent to brag about what their love be "Hittin' Like."(Photos: Johnny Louis/WENN; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

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"Hittin' Like" - No guys allowed on this joint, as Shanell and Chanel West Coast grab the mic with intent to brag about what their love be "Hittin' Like."(Photos: Johnny Louis/WENN; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

Headed for Self-Destruction - Insensitive to what Malcolm X represents, the rapper used the famed image of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz holding a gun while looking outside his window –– protecting his family –– for the artwork for her single "Lookin' A**." Aside from the heat she received on social media, Malcolm X's family voiced their displeasure and Nicki apologized. The artwork was later labeled as the "unofficial" artwork.  (Photo: Cash Money Records) 

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Nicki Minaj, "Lookin A-- N---a" - The unoffical cover art for Nicki Minaj's solo offering to the album caused a bit of controversy online, but musically there's no grey area. The superstar reverts back to her roots and spits fiery lyrics as she looks to remind that she may have pop hits, but she's not to be taken lightly. (Photo: Courtesy of Young Money)

Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Flow, Mack Maine and Birdman, "Fresher Than Ever" - There's plenty of flossing on this posse cut, as some of Young Money's veteran roster — like Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Mack Maine and Flow — come off the bench to kick self-assured verses broken up by Birdman's classic s--t talk. (Photos: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images; John Ricard/BET; Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images; WENN)

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Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Flow, Mack Maine and Birdman, "Fresher Than Ever" - There's plenty of flossing on this posse cut, as some of Young Money's veteran roster — like Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, Mack Maine and Flow — come off the bench to kick self-assured verses broken up by Birdman's classic s--t talk. (Photos: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images; John Ricard/BET; Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images; WENN)

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Lil Twist and Tyga, "Back It Up" - Lil Twist and Tyga give the new generation a "Back That A-- Up" with this ode to the female form.(Photo: Joe Lester/Press Line Photos/Splash News)

Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne's bout with epileptic seizures became known to the public on Oct. 25, 2012, when the YMCMB boss suffered one while on board an airplane to Los Angeles. Like with his most recent seizure, the flight had to make an emergency stop in Texas so that the MC could be rushed to the hospital.Weezy suffered several more seizures after that before being diagnosed with epilepsy.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne, "Moment" - Tunechi takes his "Moment" in the spotlight with this solo joint, as he basks in his own glory on one of the album's less revved up cuts. Wayne's energy is at ease to match the track, but his flow is as catchy as ever. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

PJ Morton, Mack Maine, Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz, "You Already Know" - Many of the same voices from "Fresher Than Ever" show back up here on the standard release's last song. The most memorable moment may be when Mack Maine revisits his Miley Cyrus shoutout from "Every Girl," a hit from Young Money's last release. (Photos: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET; Johnny Louis/WENN; Courtesy Young Money; John Ricard/BET)

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PJ Morton, Mack Maine, Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz, "You Already Know" - Many of the same voices from "Fresher Than Ever" show back up here on the standard release's last song. The most memorable moment may be when Mack Maine revisits his Miley Cyrus shoutout from "Every Girl," a hit from Young Money's last release. (Photos: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET; Johnny Louis/WENN; Courtesy Young Money; John Ricard/BET)

Shanell and Yo Gotti, "Catch Me at the Light" - On the first bonus cut, Yo Gotti joins songstress Shanell for this smoothed out love song. They each tackle a verse, while Shannell handles the hook that intertwines car-talk into the love story. (Photos: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET; Vallery Jean/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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Shanell and Yo Gotti, "Catch Me at the Light" - On the first bonus cut, Yo Gotti joins songstress Shanell for this smoothed out love song. They each tackle a verse, while Shannell handles the hook that intertwines car-talk into the love story. (Photos: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET; Vallery Jean/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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Christina Milian and Lil Wayne, "Video Model" - Over a pop-infused beat, Christina Milian and Weezy are ready to get the club dancing like they're all a "Video Model."(Photos: Ralph/PacificCoastNews.com; Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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Tyga, Meek Mill and Lil Wayne, "Good Day" - Borrowing both part of the title and part of a refrain from the classic Ice Cube song, "Good Day" finds Tyga, Lil Wayne and Meek Mill rejoicing, "Today was a good day, I ain't have to kill nobody."(Photos: Moses Robinson/BET/Getty Images for BET; Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Tyga, Meek Mill and Lil Wayne, "Good Day" - Borrowing both part of the title and part of a refrain from the classic Ice Cube song, "Good Day" finds Tyga, Lil Wayne and Meek Mill rejoicing, "Today was a good day, I ain't have to kill nobody."(Photos: Moses Robinson/BET/Getty Images for BET; Ethan Miller/Getty Images)