The deluxe edition features 12 new songs that includes appearances from Ari Lennox, Earthgang, Vince Staples, Smino and others. The cover art was done by artist Blue the Great. The original Revenge Of The Dreamers III project arrived last April and included appearances from J. Cole, BAS, Reason, Childish Major, J.I.D, Lute, Da Baby and more. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Last year, Cole appeared on Gang Starr's "Family and Loyalty," the group's first single in 16 years. Upon its release, the rapper declared his feature for the track would be the "last feature you'll hear from me." He also announced the return of his Dreamville Festival in 2019. The inaugural event featured performances from 21 Savage, Big Sean, SZA, and others. Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina will host the festival on Saturday, April 4.