Studio 1 (album) bit of a ska direction. It was called "Scar" purely because of the ska influence in the song but someone wrote it scar and it stayed. According to Nicole Appleton, "Not Eazy" was inspired by bands like Madness and No Doubt who have a "trumpet reggae sound." It is about relationships and things women can relate to. "Hell No" was penned by Shaznay Lewis and Karl "K-Gee" Gordon. "Tell me who's that bitch I see climbing out your window", they sing. According to Lewis, "It's a totally made-up song about trusting a man. I've checked a few text messages in
Black Coffee (All Saints song) of "Black Coffee" were marred by in-group tension and fighting. The group were not on speaking terms at the time of their "Children in Need" performance on 17 November 2000 after Nicole announced her pregnancy the night before. According to the Appleton sisters, they were completely ignored by Lewis and Blatt during their performance at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party on 10 December 2000. The performance was later criticised by "The Guardian"s Betty Clarke who wrote, "Only All Saints let the side down, going through the motions..." At the Capital FM Christmas Party, Natalie and Lewis nearly came to