"[1] Something Like This began production shortly after both Rector's graduation from the University of Arkansas and his relocation from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nashville, Tennessee.

This was the first album were Rector received a large portion of help from others relating to performing instruments, producing music, and booking concerts; it had come to the point where the task had become too difficult for him to do on his own.

Steele wanted to focus marketing efforts on people who were already familiar with both him and his music, including those who have seen him live or follow him on social media.

"A couple hundred dollars" was spent on a Facebook ad, and other advertising efforts included two placements on iTunes and four YouTube videos.

[3] One YouTube video included a cover of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston, recorded at Blackwatch Studios.

Although he had a lot of content on his channel it was generally low quality, and he wanted something professional on his account in case people looked him up when he was touring.

[17] It peaked 4th on iTunes overall, behind Lady Antebellum, Coldplay, and Adele and surpassing Tha Carter IV by Lil Wayne.

[17] The success of the release and Rector's increasing fame helped see his staff grow, and Steele began looking for supporting partnerships.