The lead single "The Love Song" received strong airplay prior to the album's release. Along with De La Soul's Stakes Is High, Gravity is notable for jump-starting the hip-hop career of Mos Def, who is featured on three tracks on the album ("Intro," "The Love Song," and "S.O.S.").
The lead single "The Love Song" received significant airplay before the album's release. Alongside De La Soul's Stakes Is High, Gravity is noteworthy for kick-starting Mos Def's hip-hop career, who appears on three tracks ("Intro," "The Love Song," and "S.O.S.").