I have absorbed my life now. I am ready for my music to unfold. I know time flies, but before the end of this year, the album will be out. Even if it kills me.

" It featured the worldwide hit single "7 Seconds" featuring Youssou N'Dour; and "Trouble Man" a cover of a Marvin Gaye track. It was also included on the soundtrack to The Dancer (2000) and released as a promotional single on France's Delabel label. Her stepfather Don Cherry an American jazz musician helped raise her since birth and Neneh Cherry took his surname.

Blending hip hop with other influences Cherry experienced mainstream success with several of her recordings.