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Empire season 5 episode 18 soundtrack

The Roughest Day, 5 songs

As Cookie and Lucious deal with each other's betrayals, they wonder if this could be the end for their relationship. Meanwhile, Andre's life hangs in the balance and the future of Empire is in jeopardy as the Feds close in and the mystery of who is in the coffin is finally.

  • We Are (feat. Tisha Campbell-Martin, Opal Staples, Melanie McCullough & Chet Hanks) [From "Empire"] — Empire Cast
    Stage performance of the three ladies dressed in blue towards end of episode
  • What the DJ Spins (feat. Terrence Howard) — Empire Cast
    While hanging out with Kingsley, Lucious discovers a copy of his old album in a street vendors tent and plays this song off the vinyl. Kingsley remarks it’s his favorite song off the album.
  • Full Exposure (feat. Mario & Serayah) [From "Empire"/Duet Version] — Empire Cast
    Mario and Serayahs stage duet.
  • This Woman's Work (Uncut) — Maxwell
    Cookie's bathroom crying scene
  • Unknown (To You) — Jacob Banks
    Cookie refuses to go on the lam with Lucious & stall the investigation, she blurts out she slept with Damon Cross & leaves while Lucious flies away in the helicopter.

Theme Song

No Apologies (feat. Jussie Smollett & Yazz)
Empire Cast