The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence, Tricky Stewart, The Characters, Derek Allen and Anthony Morgan among others.

The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success.

It peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999.

[7] The single peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 19, 1998, becoming Tyrese's first US top 40 song.

[12] On March 13, 1999, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies in the United States.