After winning the eleventh series of The X Factor in 2014, Haenow travelled to Los Angeles to immediately begin development of the album by collaborating with established musicians such as Kelly Clarkson, Julian Bunetta, Iain James, Kodaline, Anne Preven, Red Triangle, Steve Robson, J.R. Rotem, and Amy Wadge.

Upon winning the eleventh series of The X Factor, Haenow released his debut single, a cover version of OneRepublic's "Something I Need" in December 2014.

[1][3][4] Immediately after signing his contract with Syco, Haenow travelled to Los Angeles began recording tracks for his debut studio album.

[1][3] He also began to write new material for the album with Kodaline, J.R. Rotem, Amy Wadge, Julian Bunetta, and Steve Robson.

[3][12] To promote the album, Haenow premiered "Second Hand Heart" in a live performance on the twelfth series of The X Factor on 31 October 2015.

[17] On 5 February 2016, it was confirmed that more than half of the tour dates had been cancelled due to low ticket sales and Haenow's subsequent departure from his record label.