Production was handled by Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, Black Key and Ruggedness, with co-producer E-Bass and additional producer Gee Roberson.

It features guest appearances from Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Young Gunz, Allen Anthony, Faith Evans, Nate Dogg, Nelly, Omillio Sparks, Peedi Peedi, Rell, Snoop Dogg and Mariah Carey.

[2] Chris Ryan of Spin called the album "the rare hip-hop debut that does justice to its buzz".

[7] Jon Caramanica of Rolling Stone stated that the album is "supported by the most accomplished set of beats in recent hip-hop memory".

[6] In his mixed review for Stylus, Brett Berliner concluded: "Freeway is great on guest appearances, but it seems that he can't string together an entire song by himself".