(New York, NY; Columbia Records)—The mega hit show “Empire” is pleased to announce “Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 1,” the follow up to Season 1’s chart-topping soundtrack, available Nov. 20.
The release features songs from the first half of Season 2 and showcases cast members Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) and Yazz (Hakeem Lyon), alongside Terrence Howard (Lucious Lyon) and guest stars Timbaland, Pitbull, Alicia Keys, Bre Z, V. Bozeman and Serayah. The soundtrack was produced by Timbaland, NE-YO, J.R. Rotem and Swizz Beatz.
“Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 1” is available for pre-order now.
The soundtrack will include multiple stand-out songs such as the upbeat party track “No Doubt About It,” the emotional ballad “Born To Love U,” the club anthem “Bout 2 Blow,” and the duet by Jussie and Alicia Keys “Powerful.” The digital deluxe version of “Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 2 Volume 1” features eight additional songs.
“Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1” was released in March 2015 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, making history as the first soundtrack to debut atop the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart. To date, the soundtrack has sold over 2 million singles and is approaching half a million albums. The Lyon brothers brought the music to life performing hits from the soundtrack on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Good Morning America,” “American Idol,” the Teen Choice Awards, the BET Awards and “The View.” The original soundtrack from Season 1 received its first nomination for “Top Soundtrack” at the 2015 American Music Awards.
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