Originally scheduled for a November 18, 2003 release, the album was delayed several months due to Bad Boy entering into a new distribution deal with Universal Records.

The album debuted and peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Promotion of Let's Talk About It was cut short due to Thomas' brother being gunned down several months after the album's release.

"[2] Aliya S. King, writing for Vibe, gave the album a three and a half ouf of five stars rating.

He successfully honors his upbringing, paying honest tribute to the musicians who have put the Windy City on the musical map.