[2] It is executive-produced by DJ Mustard, and features guest appearances from Chris Brown, John Legend, and H.E.R.

[2] "Boo'd Up" was originally included on Mai's 2017 EP Ready and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 2018.

[3] After her own headline tour of the United States, Mai appeared as a supporting act on dates of Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour from 4 October leading up to the release of the album.

[6][7] Interviewed by Keryce Chelsi Henry of Forbes, Ella Mai talked about the creative process and musical arrangements for the album:[7]"Mustard and I really wanted to make sure that the album was cohesive with the EPs, sound-wise, but also elevated; [...] I worked with a few other producers on the album to add more variety, but as executive producer, Mustard really worked hard with me to expand our sound and create something that we love and are extremely proud of.

I hope that listening to Ella Mai makes you feel the exact same way I felt when I was recording it.

[18] Adapted from Tidal, Mai's Twitter, DJ Mustard's Instagram, ASCAP, and BMI.