The album's recording took place from June 2012 until late 2013. Schoolboy Q enlisted collaborators such as Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Jay Rock, Tyler, The Creator, Suga Free and Kurupt among others. The album's production was handled by high-profile record producers such as Boi-1da, The Alchemist, Mike Will Made It, DJ Dahi and Pharrell, as well as others, including members of Top Dawg Entertainment's in-house production teams Digi+Phonics and THC.1 Gangsta 2 Los Awesome 3 Collard Greens 4 What They Want 5 Hoover Street 6 Studio 7 Prescription / Oxymoron 8 The Purge 9 Blind Threats 10 Hell Of A Night 11 Break The Bank 12 Man Of The Year Bonus Tracks 13 His & Her Friend 14 Grooveline Pt. 2 15 **** LA