The EP serves as a build-up to the Alchemist's second full-length studio albumChemical Warfare. "Keys to the City" was the first promotional single from the project, released in 2007. The song "Calmly Smoke" previously appeared on the 2008 mixtapeThe Cutting Room Floor 2. The song "Lose Your Life" was released as the second promotional single from the EP with an accompanying animated music video co-created by Devin Flynn.[2] "Lose Your Life" and "Therapy" ended up included in the final tracklist ofChemical Warfare.