P.S. I Love Me Explained

P.S. I Love Me
Type:	studio
Artist:	Lil' Mo
Cover:	P.S. I Love Me.jpg
Released:	November 1, 2011
Recorded:	2008–2011
Genre:	R&B, soul, hip hop
Length:	45:31
Label:	HoneyChild Entertainment, Bronx Bridge EntertainmentFontana
Producer:	B-Boys, Daniel Bryant, Phillip J. Bryant
Prev Title:	Pain & Paper
Prev Year:	2007
Next Title:	The Scarlet Letter
Next Year:	2014

P.S. I Love Me (formerly titled Tattoos & Roses: The Rebellion Against My Pain) is the fourth studio album from American recording artist Lil' Mo, released on November 1, 2011, through HoneyChild Entertainment and the Bronx Bridge Entertainment independent label. The title is a reference to the 2007 film P.S. I Love You.

Background

In 2008, under a new label, Global Music Group, Lil' Mo began work a new album, formerly titled Tattoos & Roses: The Rebellion Against My Pain.^[1] Initially, the album was to include a double disc set; half of it being a live production. However, plans were scrapped and the album underwent a completely different recording process. The album's title was then revised to P.S. I Love Me with guest appearances from Tweet, Dawn Richard (of Danity Kane, Diddy-Dirty Money), PJ Morton and other performers Mo admired in the music industry. Initial contributors Missy Elliott, MC Lyte and Fabolous did not make the final cut due to undisclosed reasons.^[2] Prepping the release of the album, Lil' Mo hosted a radio show in Washington, D.C., and insisted the album dives into "everything I have been through on my hiatus."^[3] On November 1, 2011, the project was released via HoneyChild Entertainment/Bronx Bridge Entertainment; distributed by Fontana Distribution.

Singles

The lead single "On the Floor" was released on June 11, 2011. It features American hype man Fatman Scoop. The music video was released on October 24, 2011, and was directed by Brandon Broady. The second single "I Love Me" was released on September 14, 2011. It features American soul/neo soul singer Tweet. The music video was released on March 15, 2012, and was directed by Dantrell "DanDaCameraman" Cohen. The third single "Take Me Away" was released on November 21, 2011. It features American hip hop recording artist Maino. The music video was released on June 13, 2012, and was directed by Rashad Hassan.

Personnel

Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.^[4]

Managerial

• Management – Adam Arnwine, Leon Cosby III, Bella Wilkinson, Neville Williams, Jermaine Wilson

Performance credits

• Vocals – Lil' Mo

• Background vocals – Mumen "Mookie" Ngenge, Dawn Richard, Britney Spencer

Visuals and imagery

• Photographer – Michael Antonio Hunter
• Graphic design – Thi-Lai Simpson

Instruments

• Guitar – Terrell "Henny" McClain

• Keyboards – Josh "JD" Thomas

Technical and production

• Composers – Daniel Bryant, James Bryant, Phillip Bryant, Jermaine Coleman, Isaac Freeman, Donovan Green, Lil' Mo, Paul S. Morton Jr., Dawn Richard, Brandon A. Smith
• Executive producers – Phillip J. Bryant, Lil' Mo

• Mastering – Glenn Schick
• Production – B-Boys, Daniel Bryant, Phillip J. Bryant
• Vocal production – Britney Spencer

Notes and References

1. Web site: R&B Singer Lil' Mo Reclaims Limelight with New Deal. Singersroom.com. November 14, 2008. January 16, 2014.
2. Web site: Godfrey. Sarah. Lil' Mo on her new album, her theater experience, and life after radio. TBD Arts: Inside D.C. entertainment. TBD.com. April 28, 2011. January 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130509205422/http://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-arts/2011/04/l-il-mo-on-her-new-album-her-theater-experience-and-life-after-radio-10530.html. May 9, 2013. dead.
3. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Mo Talks Tweet Collaboration, PS I Love Me, More. Singersroom.com. September 28, 2011. January 16, 2014.
4. P.S. I Love Me. Lil' Mo. 2011 . CD liner . Bronx Bridge Entertainment.