In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Cordae said the song was recorded one night in August 2019 after he and Ricch both performed at Real Street Festival.

[1][2] Vulture's Zoe Haylock called the song a "Chance the Rapper–tinged bop" and complimented Cordae and Ricch for establishing themselves as "relatable but inspirational" on the track.

[3] Jessica McKinney of Complex named it among the best new music of the week, noting how the duo trade reflective bars, but said "The best part of the track, though is the harmonizing between the two stars".

[2] Billboard's Carl Lamarre listed it as an essential release, and commended the rappers for embracing "their supreme talents", as they "carve a tuneful record for dreamers yearning for their big break".

[1] Shortly prior to the song's release, Cordae showed support for the Black Lives Matter movement – he was arrested and charged with a felony while protesting Breonna Taylor's death by sitting on the lawn outside of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's house with other protestors.