The album was released on July 10, 2012. It is Public Enemy's eleventh studio album and their first on their own label Enemy Records after leaving Def Jam.
The title refers to the absence of African American heroes on U.S. postage stamps. It features collaborations with artists like Brother Ali and Tom Morello.
The album received positive reviews for its energy and political message, though it did not achieve the commercial success of earlier works. It peaked at number 173 on the Billboard 200.