The Saturdays were formed in 2007, with a number of different auditions through their management: Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White were the successful auditionees and were granted a place within the band.

The Saturdays made their chart debut in July 2008 with "If This Is Love", which reached the top ten in the United Kingdom.

saw the release of top ten singles "Missing You" and "Higher" which features guest vocals from Flo Rida.

In 2012, the band signed a US deal with Mercury Records, and released an extended play, Chasing the Saturdays in the United States and Canada only.

The EP consisted of songs previously released by the group in the UK, and also included the new single "What About Us" featuring Sean Paul.