The album was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. 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. It also features additional guest appearances from YG, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti and Birdman. 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 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. Rise of an Empire 's recording process took place from 2013 to 2014. The album was released on March 11, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Young Money: Rise of an Empire is the second compilation album by American record label Young Money Entertainment.
