
The album was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The album debuted in the top 20 in the UK and at number five on the US Billboard 200. After her own headline tour of the United States, Mai appeared as a supporting act on dates of Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour from 4 October leading up to the release of the album. The follow-up single, "Trip", released in August 2018, has reached number 11. "Boo'd Up" was originally included on Mai's 2017 EP Ready and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 2018. It is executive-produced by DJ Mustard, and features guest appearances from Chris Brown, John Legend, and H.E.R.

It includes the singles " Boo'd Up" and " Trip". Ella Mai is the self-titled debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Ella Mai, released on 12 October 2018 through 10 Summers and Interscope Records.
