Pharohe Monch spoke on what to expect about the album in an interview with MTVhive: The new project is the follow-up to W.A.R., but also a separate thing in itself. It’s way more mental, emotional and personal, because of the depths of a depression I was dealing with. There’s the enlightenment that comes out of that, and lyrically, it’s some of the best stuff I’ve done. I really feel like I have award-winning records on this project. I don’t wanna give off the impression that “I’m left field.” I understand you have to have a demographic and work towards the consumer. These are brilliantly written songs with choruses that are catchy. I think I’m tapping into my introspective triumphs and low points, and I’ve never done that before.