Rachael Yamagata started out in the funk-fusion band Bumpus in the 90's. They released 2 albums together, but in 2001 Rachael Yamagata take some songs that she had written that didn't fit into Bumpus sound and release a solo album. the next year she was signed to Arista's private music label and released Rachael Yamagata EP.
Happenstance was Rachael Yamagata first full-length solo album and it was released in 2004.
