[1][2] Recording sessions took place from 2016 to 2017, at the Pink House Studios in Miami, Florida, with production provided by Metro Boomin, Southside and Mike Will Made It; as well as guest appearances from Future, Young Thug, Bun B and Jeezy, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

[4] Two days later, Kodak started working on the album at Pink House Studios in North Miami, a studio owned by producer and engineer Brett Bailey and engineer Lu Diaz, who mixed Painting Pictures.

[4] Billions had previously worked with Kodak on tracks such as "Lockjaw" and maintained a collaborative relationship with the rapper throughout the project.

[4] During the recording process, Kodak had to navigate the constraints of house arrest, which required him to obtain permission from his probation officer for each studio session.

[4] The sessions also featured high-profile contributions, such as Future, who recorded "Conscience" for the album alongside several unreleased tracks.