[7][8][9] In a 2017 interview with Billboard, Martinez said that her then-untitled second album was finished and would be accompanied by a film that she was writing and directing.

[10] however, on an Instagram story in January 2020, Martinez revealed that “Lunchbox Friends” would be the album's lead single.

[18] This was followed by weekly promotions, or "assignments", beginning in late June 2019, followed by snippets usually a few hours or a day later.

[19] On July 23, the official trailer for the K–12 film was released alongside the album tracklist and pre-order.

One track, "Drama Club", was co-written and produced by Martinez's frequent collaborators, Kinetics & One Love.

[28] Martinez's official website describes the album's sound as "a vibrant and singular melting pot of low-key hip-hop, soulful pop and indie-leaning electro".

[30] Matt Collar of AllMusic wrote that the album is a "more sophisticated production, with better hooks showcasing Martinez's growth as a songwriter".