JoJo recorded material specifically intended for the mixtape as she did not want to keep her fans waiting for new music any longer.

Released on her 22nd birthday on December 20, 2012, it marked the follow-up to her 2010 mixtape Can't Take That Away from Me, which spawned the single and video for "In the Dark".

[6][7][8] While "Andre" and "Can't Handle the Truth" had already been recorded prior to the mixtape's production, as "Can't Handle the Truth" was originally recorded for JoJo's much delayed third album, she gained permission from the songs producer Boi-1da to release the track on the mixtape instead.

JoJo states "It's about driving around Foxborough in my mom's Toyota Echo with the dents on the side of it and just getting in touch with my roots: Who I am; where I came from.

[10] The mixtape's seventh track and second single from the tape "Andre" was also written by JoJo while production was handled by Mr. Franks.

In discussion of the track, JoJo says "Andre" isn't necessarily a direct tribute to Outkast's André 3000; rather, the 37-year-old rapper/singer provided inspiration for the song.

When asked about the drug references during an interview with TheYoungFolks.com, JoJo states "I knew that it was just going to be an opportunity to present myself in a way that was true to what some kids my age are doing, experiencing and thinking about.

I just wanted to paint a true picture... and I think that there are still some things that women aren't "suppose [sic] to say," you know what I mean?

"[10] In promotion for the tape JoJo performed songs for the first time at the Roxy in Los Angeles such as "Andre" and "We Get By".

[19] JoJo did a four song acoustic set list on the "Rap-UpTV Sessions" through Rap-Up.com where she performed "Andre", "Demonstrate", "Marvin's Room" and "Like That", a cut from her 2006 sophomore album The High Road.

[20][21] Due to popular demand JoJo is set to release the full extended version of "Thinking Out Loud".

[10] JoJo also scheduled several music video for songs from the mixtape including "Andre", "Thinking Out Loud" and "Can't Handle the Truth".

In support of the mixtape JoJo embarked on a nationwide tour hitting the East Coast and other cities in the United States as well as Canada.

[5] the song was written by JoJo, Austin Brown, Scott Bruzenak, and Tommy Parker, while production was handled by the Backpackkids.

[5] When describing the song, JoJo claimed "It's kind of about me moving from South Boston to Los Angeles and my decision to do that.

[28] Filming for the video began on January 27, 2013 in Downtown Los Angeles and took fourteen hours for shooting to complete.

[29][30] In a behind-the-scenes photo taken on the set we see JoJo wearing hipster chic looks designed by Joy Rich Clothing[31][32] as she performs on a rooftop overlooking the city and in front of artwork at The Hive gallery.

[33] The music video for "Andre" made its official worldwide premiere on March 21, 2013 exclusively through Complex magazine.

Due to popular demand for the extended version of the song JoJo decided to choose "Thinking Out Loud" as the mixtape's third single.

JoJo didn't want to keep her fans waiting for new music due to ongoing label issues; thus, she began recording material specifically for the mixtape.

"[41] The mixtape's title "agape", which means "unconditional love" in Greek, is also the name of a mixed breed dog she recently adopted who is featured on the album's cover.