The album was produced by Greg Errico and features contributions from a number of noted musicians, including Neal Schon, Merl Saunders, Sylvester, Larry Graham, Pete Sears, and The Pointer Sisters.

[3] Unbeknownst to most, the then-23-year-old Davis was herself a professional model and also a performer of soul and funk music, having written for the Chambers Brothers and put out a single on Don Costa's DCP imprint.

Its closest musical relation is Sly Stone's early '70s molasses", praising her performance on the album as "a slow cooker of unbridled lust that teases and passes each beat, and flicks and licks each chord.

In spite of its flair for rhythm and Davis' concept—"autonomous black woman forges metal funk"—Christgau said the album was marred by her "forced, narrow voice and a complete absence of riff sense or melodic gift".

[15] All songs written by Betty Davis Original LP configuration: The CD reissue includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks, all from the same album sessions.