When he had it studio-recorded, Kay decided that he wanted a proper live band on the track. He gradually gathered band members, including friend Wallis Buchanan who played the didgeridoo, keyboardist Toby Smith, who became his songwriting partner, drummer Derrick McKenzie, and bassist Stuart Zender. Their ability to be seen as more than a party-loving funk band came to the forefront even more on this album as they tackled themes like homelessness and racial and socio-economic issues.
Tracks from the release would later go on to be sampled by hip-hop legends like Missy Elliott and Tupac Shakur. The release sold over 8 million copies worldwide and entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling funk album in history. Ride the wind buddy, nothing can stop you now. My big brother Toby crossed over to the other side last night. I love you so much Toby! We went though so much together. My big brother. Thank you for your light and love. Zender's girlfriend, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt, is expecting the couple's first child in November.
Zender complained that he'd be on the road for two years following the child's birth. Blatt denied that she'd be leaving All Saint's, although she did say that her pregnancy had caused a rift with the band, in particular Shaznay Lewis. Publicist Dave Woolf issued a statement that confirmed a report first published in the "London Sun" and wished Zender and his new family well for the future.
The statement said that the bassist's future plans weren't known, but other sources have said that Zender is looking to record a solo album.
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