Lion Babe is a neo-soul duo that formed in New York City, the duo is made up of recording artist Jillian Hervey and musician Lucas Goodman. Following their meeting through a mutual friend the pair released the single Treat Me Like Fire (2012), the single helped the duo raise their profile, which led them to sign a record deal with Interscope Records. Following the signing the duo released their self-titled debut EP in 2014.