Record sessions for the album were meant to start in 2022 but were halted due to the success of her previous album Ledisi Sings Nina as well as the filming of Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story where Ledisi portrays American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

"[2] She began working with songwriters and producers Darhyl Camper, Ray Keys, and longtime collaborative partner Rex Rideout.

Two female songwriters, Marsha Ambrosius and Francesca Richard, who helped structure the album were also part of the team.

[2] In collaboration with BMG Rights Management, Good Life was released by Ledisi's record label Listen Back Entertainment on March 15, 2024.

The accompanying music video for "Sell Me No Dreams", directed by her husband Ron T. Young, was released on February 21, 2024.

Andy Kellman of AllMusic praised Ledisi for "her smart choices for new collaborators which resulted in an album that further strengthens her body of work.

"[4] Ebony magazine's Josh Baker referred to the album as "a powerful testimony, reflecting her journey of overcoming obstacles such as being told she wasn't pretty enough or would never make it.

"[15] Keith Spera of The New Orleans Advocate simply called Good Life, "a throwback to the classic-sounding contemporary R&B and soul.