On “Gangsta,” CJ reflects on his past life of being in the hood, as well as reflecting on his current life of his fame and lifestyle and raising his newborn son.

Just moments before the song’s release, CJ took to Instagram explaining why he took a year off music, alongside revealing the cover and release date to this song:

I TOOK A YEAR OFF TO RAISE MY SON & BE A FATHER.. TO ME THAT’S “GANGSTA” A MAN WHO PROVIDES,PROTECTS & SACRIFICES FOR HIS FAMILY IS GANGSTA 💯 WHAT’S “GANGSTA” TO YOU?!