: Posner has noted that while he grew up in the suburbs of Southfield, Detroit remains his biggest inspiration both "consciously and subconsciously".
Originally a slow-paced ballad from Posner's 2015 EP The Truth , the song focuses on the idea that no matter where his career takes him—from New York to Los Angeles—there is "no substitute" for his hometown. : Posner has noted that while he grew
: Both artists are the same age and grew up in the Detroit area. Posner once interned at a local hip-hop station where he first met Big Sean, and he credits Big Sean’s early success as the inspiration that showed him a music career was possible. Posner once interned at a local hip-hop station
The remix is particularly significant because it features fellow Detroit native Big Sean . The two artists share a history that predates their professional success: : Posner has noted that while he grew
