Production on the album began in January 2007, after the release of Wretch's second mixtape, Teacher's Training Day, which featured guest appearances from Ghetts, Bashy and Scorcher, in 2006.

Shortly after the performance, Wretch was signed by Ministry of Sound, and was nominated at the Urban, Grime and Garage Awards for best album with Wretchrospective.

On 6 December 2010, Wretch was named as one of the nominees for BBC's Sound of 2011, an annual poll which predicts artists that will progress during the upcoming year.

The new deluxe edition features additional appearances from Tinie Tempah, Bashy, Sway and Wiley, in the guise of three new tracks packaged with the album.

[4][5] The album's re-release features an alternative cover to the original, and was officially endorsed by his current record label, Ministry of Sound.