It was released on September 11, 2001, through Priority Records and contained mostly hip hop music.

Production was handled by DJ Muggs, DJ Battlecat, DJ Premier, DJ Shok, Donald "XL" Robertson, Dr. Dre, Floss P, Jason "Jay E" Epperson, Mario Winans, Nottz, Pharoahe Monch, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Rockwilder, The Neptunes and Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam, with David M. Ehrlich, Doug Frank, Gary Lemel and John Houlihan serving as executive producers.

It features contributions from Big Azz Ko, Black Rob, C-Murder, Cypress Hill, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Gang Starr, Kain, King Jacob, Kokane, Krumbsnatcha, Mark Curry, Mark Mancina, Mimi, M.O.P., Napalm, Nelly, P. Diddy, Pharoahe Monch, Professor, Ras Kass, Roscoe, Saafir, (rapper) |Soldier B], changed his name to (King Joe ), the Clipse, The Lox, Trick Daddy, Xzibit and David Bowie.

"The Squeeze" was originally released as a 12" single, but was quickly pulled off shelves because of sample clearance issue.

The single also has a special back cover, which says in big white letters, "In Stores September 11, 2001".