The song peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 13 on the Billboard 's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. It was officially released for digital download on February 19, 2013. On February 14, 2013, the music video was released for the lead single, ' I Luv This Shit' featuring Trinidad James. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, B.o.B, Rich Homie Quan, Trey Songz and Def Jam label-mates Pusha T, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Jeezy and Trinidad James. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 67,000 copies in the United States. Upon its release, Testimony was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised Alsina's introduction to the scenario of mainstream R&B music.
The album was supported by six singles: ' I Luv This Shit', 'Ghetto', ' Numb', 'Make It Home', 'Kissin' on My Tattoos' and 'No Love' along with the release of his promotional single, 'Benediction'. It was released on April 15, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings. Testimony is the debut studio album by American R&B singer August Alsina.