In April 2008, Ryan Leslie added a new song to his MySpace page called “Addiction” featuring his protégé Cassie singing the hook. For the official single release in July of that year, it was announced Leslie’s frequent collaborator, rapper Fabolous, would also be featured. Fabolous contributed with a new verse and additional ad-libs, and the track’s production was tweaked for his inclusion. However, the original version of the song featuring just Cassie was also included in physical versions of the single.