Recording sessions for the album begun after JoJo completed filming "Aquamarine", with over 30 songs being recorded for the album. While recording the album, JoJo worked with many producers, such as Scott Storch, Sean Garrett, Swizz Beatz, Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, Vincent Herbert, J.R. Rotem, Beau Dozier and Ryan Leslie as well as others, to handle production for the album. Amongst those included is a track titled "Anything", which heavily samples Toto's 1982 song "Africa". Lyrical themes involve relationships, young love, break-ups, forgiveness, self-acceptance, and faith. It features an eclectic array of styles, such as pop, alternative rock, and hip hop soul.