[1][3] She began playing drums at the age of 14, mentored by her older brothers Larry and Tim, who were both professional blues drummers.
[1] When she commenced performing professionally, Taylor noted, "It was fun for me when I first started at Buddy Guy's, opening for Billy Branch and Jimmy Johnson".
[7] The songs on the album were written by members of her family, some by fellow musicians Mike Wheeler and Larry Williams, one by Magic Sam, plus a couple of numbers penned by Taylor herself.
[5] Lead guitar duties were shared between Mike Wheeler, Billy Flynn and Carlos Showers, with the album produced jointly by Julia A. Miller and Elbio Barilari.
[8] A guest appearance came from Deitra Farr who sang on one of the album's tracks, "Blues Early This Morning", which was written by Demetria's mother, Vera Taylor.
Whereas Billy Flynn played guitar on the aforementioned song, as well as on "(Wreck On) Highway 83", written by Demetria's father, Eddie Taylor.