[1][2] Twennynine was founded by jazz fusion drummer Lenny White in 1979 after he left Return to Forever.

White formed the band to explore commercial R&B and funk music, and to take a break from the complex jazz rock for which he was known.

[3] The group also featured keyboardist Skip Anderson, bassist Barry Johnson, and guitarist Eddie Martinez; while singers Lynn Davis, Carla Vaughn, Joycelyn Smith, and Tanya Willoghby contributed at various times throughout the group's career.

The album was co-produced by White and Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind & Fire.

[4][21] The group split up in 1983, after which Lenny White returned to jazz session work.