We Are Young Money | ||||
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Compilation album by Young Money | ||||
Released | December 21, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008–09 | |||
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Length | 65:12 | |||
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Singles from We Are Young Money | ||||
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Metacritic | 63/100 |
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AllMusic | |
The A.V. Club | C |
HipHopDX | |
NOW | |
Pitchfork Media | 7.4/10 |
RapReviews | 7/10 |
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Toronto Star | |
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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 and Cash Money 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 Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
The album features contributions from Young Money artists Lil Wayne, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Drake, Tyga, T-Streets, Short Dawg, Shanell, Nicki Minaj, Lil Twist and Lil Chuckee. The album also features guest appearances from Birdman, Lloyd and Gucci Mane. The album's production was handled by Kane Beatz, Chase N. Cashe, Cool & Dre, David Banner, Infamous, Willy Will and DJ Mecca of The Audibles, among other high-profile record producers. Lil Wayne, the founder of the label, performs on all tracks, except "Girl I Got You". Lil Wayne has stated publicly that "Steady Mobbin" is his favorite song he's ever made.