Eliot Sumner 2014, Sumner said that her music would be released under the birth name, Eliot Sumner. Later that year, she released the EP "Information", and in 2016 the full album "Information" appeared. Sumner's contributions to other musicians' albums include vocals for the song "End of the Road" by Sway and the single "Splash" by Sub Focus. She sang a cover version of the Radiohead song "Creep" with Clint Mansell for the soundtrack to the movie "Filth" (2013). She appeared briefly in the films "Me Without You" (2001) and "Stardust" (2007). Sumner is the daughter of musician Sting and actress Trudie Styler.
U Should've Known Better backbeat, the song's instrumentation consists of screeching guitars and an understated harp pattern. Lyrically, Monica, as the protagonist, delivers a message of loyalty to her imprisoned love interest and sings about staying down for him despite his doubts. The song was generally well received by contemporary music critics who highlighted the heartfelt emotion and sadness. Released as the fourth and final single from "After the Storm" in May 2004, the single marked Monica's first balladic release in over five years. On the charts, "U Should've Known Better" peaked at number 19 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 6