The album features recordings previously featured on Scott-Heron's first three records for Flying Dutchman—Small Talk at 125th and Lenox (1970), Pieces of a Man (1971), and Free Will (1972) which jazz producer Bob Thiele produced. The music compiled incorporates funk, jazz, and proto-rap styles.

It was digitally remastered directly from the original analogue tapes. This album contains previously released material.

1988 sealed album.