[8] The album features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chayse, DeJ Loaf, Emanny, John Legend, Millyz, Nino Man, Pusha T, Rick Ross and Ty Dolla Sign.

It was preceded by the release of the singles "Me" in 2019, "Kisses to the Sky" in January 2020, and "Hunting Season" in February 2020.

It was A&R'd by Steven "Steve-O" Carless and executive produced by Ignatius "IcepicJay" Jackson.

[9][8] The album is named for the Ruff Ryders Entertainment A&R and record producer Ignatius "IcepickJay" Jackson, who died in 2017 from cancer.

[9][10] Jadakiss delayed the album's release out of respect due to the death of Pop Smoke,[10][11] a 20-year-old American rapper who was murdered on February 19 by masked gunmen during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills.