The album features songs written by the bandmembers, in collaboration with Jess Rapana of Origin Roots Aotearoa, Selwyn Lloyd and producer Jimmy Colbert of the band 1814.

"Ko Au (I Am Me)", sung bilingually in Māori and English, was written by Pipiwharauroa Campbell, about his own experiences with rediscovering pride in his cultural identity.

[2] "Blue Eyed Māori" is a song with two inspirations: multi-racial children born during the New Zealand Wars in the 19th Century, and Tupe's goddaughter.

[1] The album features guest appearances by musicians Thabani Gapara, Christian Mausia and Gin the Artist.

[1] The album was preceded by the singles "Skankin'", released in December 2022,[4] "Little Circles" in March 2023,[5] and "Ko Au (I Am Me)" in early May.