 As with his previous albums "In My Own Words" (2006) and "Because of You" (2007), Ne-Yo worked with Stargate, Reggie "Syience" Perry, and Shea Taylor on much of the album, but also consulted new collaborators, including Chuck Harmony, Polow da Don, Butter Beats, and Shomari "Sho" Wilson.The album was a commercial success, charting in the top-10 in several countries.