McKnight collaborated with Robin Thicke, Brandon Barnes, Clifton Davis, and Earl Rose on the songwriting for the album, while production was overseen by himself.

"[3] In her review for Vibe, Charisse Jones called I Remember You a "cross of chocolate pop and jazz-influenced soul."

"[6] Allmusic editor Ron Wynn felt that with the album "McKnight keeps it simple, mostly mellow, and love-oriented [...] There's not a lot to like or dislike about I Remember You, which may be the problem; it's so generic and reflective of everything and nothing that it doesn't do much for anyone who wants to be confronted, inspired, or even mildly stimulated.

"[1] Connie Johnsin, writing for Los Angeles Times, wrote: "McKnight has written for Boyz II Men, Vanessa Williams and Aaron Hall, and some of these tunes would have fared better in their hands.

"[4] In a contemporary review, The Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that "with similarly interchangeable ballads and the same sensitive-yet-rugged romanticism, his followup was a lot like his debut, only less so".