After four Mobb Deep albums, Prodigy took a temporary break from the group and released his first solo effort.

Prodigy enlisted a number of producers for the album, including The Alchemist, EZ Elpee, Rockwilder, Just Blaze and his Mobb Deep partner Havoc.

and the Murda Muzik album with Mobb Deep, he started living a healthy lifestyle.

[citation needed] "Quiet Storm", a track that appeared on Murda Muzik, was originally intended for H.N.I.C.

Prodigy utilized the song as a platform to share his personal struggles with Sickle-cell disease, which has affected him throughout his life.

In the track "You Can Never Feel My Pain," Prodigy delves into the emotional toll of the disease, revealing that it has led to depression and a desire for controlled substances and alcohol.

However, Prodigy's manager at the time, Chris Lighty, thought the song would receive more radio airplay with a chorus.