The album was independently released from 1997 to 1998 until it was licensed by J-Bird Records in 1998 and released in 1999 as Don't Tell Me You Do with additional tracks and minus "Bed of Nails". Rockapella is the first album on which tenor Kevin Wright can be heard.
The album was initially self-released from 1997 to 1998 before being partnered with J-Bird Records in 1998 and released in 1999 as Don't Tell Me You Do with extra tracks and without "Bed of Nails". Rockapella is Kevin Wright's debut appearance on the album.