It was released on June 1, 1999 via Noontime/Epic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album Dear Diary.

Recording sessions took place at Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta.

Production was handled by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs.

The remix version features American rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri.

An accompanying music video was directed by Rubin Whitmore II and released to promote the song.