The story is loosely based on the career arc of singer-songwriter Carole King, who, like Denise, started out writing songs in the Brill Building for artists like Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, and Little Eva.
The story is loosely based on the career path of singer-songwriter Carole King, mirroring Denise's early experiences in songwriting, which involved composing for artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, and Little Eva at the Brill Building.