The album was produced by Sermon, DJ Scratch, Redman, and Suave House Productions, Inc.

It features guest appearances from Khari, Redman, Sy Scott, Big Kim, Billy Billions, Boe & Ruck, Dave Hollister, DJ Quik, Eazy-E, Ja Rule, Keith Murray, Noah, Nolan Epps, Peter Moore, PMD, Slick Rick, Too $hort, and Xzibit.

It also features the recording debut of rapper Rick Ross, who went by his original name Teflon da Don.

So I took that name".Another reason for the album's title was due to contractual issues stemming from Sermon's previous label Def Jam Recordings.

[3] Because of the issue, Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis was promoted as a compilation album, despite Sermon's appearance and production on most of the songs.