The album was co-produced by Nova herself, along with producer Mario Caldato Jr., and it features percussionist Sheila E. and rapper Illa J on "Dale Play" and "Este Amores" respectively.

[1] Gran Ciudad was recorded as a concept album, in which all 11 songs, collectively, tell the story of her experiences as an immigrant in the big city of Los Angeles, California.

[5] It was her experiences as an immigrant in LA, the search for herself, and every situation that one encounters in an unknown place, that inspired her to write all 11 songs included on the album.

[6] On her official website, she said the record was written about taking the first steps towards achieving your dreams, without caring about what others say; a moment in which a superhuman force dictates your destiny and makes you travel to those things you yearn.

[7] Nova stated in an interview that the trip marked her life, especially the first years, where she was in search of her own voice and had the opportunity to work with Sergio Mendes, citing what happens when one leaves home, the feelings of loneliness, and of freedom, as being key aspects that inspired her to write the album.