The Makings of a Man sees Jaheim joining forces with some of today's most innovative studio hit-makers. Among the stellar line-up of producers are longtime collaborator KayGee (Naughty By Nature, Zhane), Ivan Barias and Carvin Haggins (Musiq Soulchild, Bilal, Jill Scott), Jasper Cameron (Nelly, Christina Aguilera), and R. Kelly. Album highlights include a duet with Keyshia Cole and a tribute to Jaheim's hero, Luther Vandross.