[2] He was eventually dropped by Def Jam, and failed to secure another major-label deal for the album, which was shelved despite being completed.

[2] In 2006, Saukrates' group Big Black Lincoln released their debut album, Heaven's Caught on Fire, in Canada.

The album title, Season One, is a reference to what Saukrates calls "a wonderful new beginning" in his career.

[3] On the album, he delivers a unique rapping-singing combination, paired with diverse styles of production, including boom bap, electronic, and live instrumentation.

RapReviews.com gave the album an 8/10 rating, stating "The self reflection and maturity of Season One clearly make it an overall effective album," also adding "In various songs Saukrates explores the triumphs and tragedies of life while remaining optimistic that better days are ahead.