Ross consulted a number of new collaborators to work with her on the album, including Arif Mardin, Chuckii Booker, Christopher Ward, Malik Pendleton, Ric Wake, and Daryl Simmons.

On this album, Ross continued to contribute to compositions, co-writing the bonus tracks "Free (I'm Gone)" and "Drop the Mask".

The album also includes cover versions of Martha Wash's 1992 US club hit "Carry On" and "He Lives in You" from The Lion King musical.

"[4] Chicago Sun Times critic Miriam DiNunzio found that "There is much to celebrate about this twelve-cut songfest from the supreme pop diva.

[5] "Sugarfree", though not released as a single, received urban adult airplay in the United States and peaked at number 21 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.