The album was included on multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists including eighth by "Complex" and ninth by "XXL". In January 2013, Pusha T announced that his album will be releasing at the end of quarter one of 2013. During the red carpet for the 55th Grammy Awards, Pusha T announced that his album would have to be pushed back till May 2013. On April 29, Pusha T announced through his Twitter page that the album would be released on July 16, 2013. In July 2013, he confirmed that the album would be pushed back, and then on August 22, he confirmed that the album would be released on October 8, 2013.