Stay Trippy's production was handled between 2011 and 2013 by producers such as Juicy J himself, Mike Will Made It, Cirkut, Lex Luger, Sap, Supa Dups, ID Labs, Timbaland and Young Chop, among others.

The album also features additional guest appearances from Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf and Project Pat.

The album was supported by four official singles, the certified platinum "Bandz a Make Her Dance", "Show Out", "Bounce It" and "Talkin' Bout".

After frequently collaborating with rapper Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J joined Taylor Gang Records in December 2011 as a part-owner and A&R representative.

[4][5] In late November 2012, Juicy J announced the album would be released in February 2013 and indicated an interest in working with Nas, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z.

[9] Juicy J worked with various recording artists on the album including, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Yelawolf, Chris Brown, Project Pat, Trey Songz, Maejor Ali, Young Jeezy and Big Sean.

[20] In a press release on July 15, 2013, he confirmed the album would feature guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Wale, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pimp C, Trina, Yelawolf and Project Pat.

[22] On June 10, 2013, Juicy J announced he would be releasing a four track mixtape prior to the album titled, Wax.

[23][24] He worked as a supporting act along with the rest of Taylor Gang on Wiz Khalifa's 2050 Tour during late 2012 and early 2013.

[26] Prior to the album's release Juicy J went on the Stay Trippy Tour from April 21 till June 8, 2013, with his opening act ASAP Ferg.

[32] In August 2013, Naima Cochrane (Juicy J's product manager at Columbia Records) told Billboard that "The Woods" featuring Justin Timberlake, could very possibly be a future single.

[29][47] On March 7, 2013, the music video for "Show Out" featuring Young Jeezy and Big Sean premiered on 106 & Park.

[50] Juicy J announced that "Talkin' Bout" featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa would be the album's fourth single on January 26, 2014.

On March 13, 2014, the music video was released for "Talkin' Bout" featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa.

It's a slick, seductive, and stone romp through a hazy synth boom, strip club-ready beats, and some of Juicy J's tightest rapping to date.

"[73] Stacy-Ann Ellis of Vibe gave the album a positive review, saying "Despite the wild assortment of flows and flavors, Juicy J manages to avoid being eclipsed on his own project.

"[81] Nick Henderson of Tiny Mix Tapes gave the album three out of five stars, saying "On Stay Trippy, Juicy J sounds as energized, self-assured, and dangerous as ever.

"[84] Patrick Taylor of RapReviews.com stated, "Even if Juicy J's brand of explicit hip-hop isn't your cup of syrup, you have to admire the man for staying relevant and good as he nears his third decade in the game.

"[78] Chris Kelly of Fact said, "By embracing the codeine-weed-molly trifecta, hashtag-friendly hooks, and — perhaps most significantly — ascendant producers, the 38-year-old rapper has maintained rap relevance, even as that has become more difficult than ever.

stated, "For all its vulgarity, predictability, repetitiveness and reckless musings on drugs, Juicy J's trippy music succeeds because of its spirit.

"[80] David "Rek" Lee of HipHopDX said, "Some Rap is tailor made for headphone listening and careful analysis of every word.

They commented saying, "this is basically what the Juiceman's been doing for 20 years — self-producing albums of bellowing bass, eerie synths, and shouted slogans.

They said, "armed with an endless barrage of rattling beats, and a host of just-so-over-the-top-ridiculous-you-have-to-laugh punchlines, and enough believable gangsta talk to separate himself from the good kids of today's rap scene, Stay Trippy is the perfect explanation for why Juicy has been rich since the '90s.