Released in 1991, the entire album was produced by "The LaFace Family", consisting of L.A. Reid, Babyface, Kayo, and Daryl Simmons.

The original version of "Word to the Badd" gained significant controversy for its scathing lyrics directed towards his brother Michael.

In 2009, all of Jackson's albums released with Arista Records were re-released on CD format, with new bonus tracks, in Japan.

[4] The re-release of You Said was based on the international edition of the album, and thus contained the original version of "Word to the Badd".

Ed Hogan from Allmusic gave the album a mixed review, saying "at times, You Said sounds derivative of LA Reid & Babyface's previous productions".