The whole disc was recorded in just five days under live conditions, with a group of musicians organized by her producer Jay Newland.
The song was originally written by Charlie Smalls for the musical and film, so therefore he is credited for the sample recording.
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The Wiz is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which features an entire African American cast.
The song was released as the album's official leading single after "Ayo!" failed to find success on the charts and at radio and was eventually deemed as a promotional single only.
Ayo Technology | Ayo! |
Violins: Salvatore Accardo, Federico Agostini, Felix Ayo, Arnaldo Apostoli, Pina Carmirelli, Italo Colandrea, Anna Maria Cotogni, Walter Gallozzi, Roberto Michelucci, Mariana Sirbu, Franco Tamponi, Luciano Vicari
Releasing hits by artists such as Milow (Ayo Technology), Stromae (Alors on Danse), Edward Maya (Stereo Love) and Pitbull (I know you want me), B1 Recordings (now B1M1 Recordings) frequently topped the charts.