[2] Hamilton was rumored to be recording his major-label debut and was under pressure from the label to include "Brooklyn Girls" on the album.

[3] The Pink Lavalamp is an introspective, loose concept album detailing Hamilton's thoughts and emotions leading up to an attempted suicide.

[4] The production is rooted in soulful samples mixed with down-tempo grooves and draw influence from jazz, psychedelic funk, R&B, and rock.

[5] Lyrically, the album concerns themes of depression, substance abuse, infidelity, and individuality.

[6] Jordan Rogowski of Punknews.org wrote that "Hamilton has created swirling, dynamic atmospheres that suit his clever bars to perfection".