Lalah Hathaway's self-titled debut album was released on June 29, 1990, under Virgin Records. The album debuted at #191 on the Billboard Hot 200 and #18 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The main single 'Heaven Knows' reached #3 on the Hot R&B chart. The album also includes two other singles, 'Baby Don't Cry' and 'It's Somethin''. The album's length is 45:06 and was produced by Andre Fischer, Angela Winbush, Chuckii Booker, Craig T. Cooper, Derek Bramble, and Gary Taylor. The album's rating on Allmusic is 4/5 stars. The page also includes a list of the album's tracks and the recording participants.