It features guest appearances from Aitch, Lola Young, Russ Millions, Tion Wayne, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, E1 (3x3), ZT (3x3), Buni, Darkoo and Digga D. The reissue adds appearances from Black Sherif and Kyla.

ArrDee, born Riley Davies, saw success being featured on the remix of Russ Millions and Tion Wayne's song "Body", which topped the charts in various countries including the UK.

[5] On 3 February 2022, Davies released the second single, "War", featuring rapper Aitch.

[13][15][16] Clash magazine felt the rapper "cement[ed] his position within UK rap's upper echelons".

[12] Sophie Williams, writing for NME felt Pier Pressure was "fresh" and "fierce".