The album 'I Am Gloria Gaynor' was released in 1984 on the Silver Blue Records label, marking a shift in Gaynor's career towards a more pop and adult contemporary sound, following her disco success in the 1970s.
Production was handled by Joel Diamond, who worked with Gaynor to create an album reflecting her artistic maturity. The record includes a mix of ballads and rhythmic tracks, though it did not achieve the commercial impact of her earlier work.
Despite not generating major chart hits, the album is remembered for songs like 'I Am What I Am', which became an empowerment anthem and was later covered by other artists.