Pandey, a Mumbaikar, adds that the two are studying music in a Noida college at present. But they had returned to their respective homes for a two-month vacation right after winning the talent hunt. He says, "The plan was that we'd make a rough sketch while on holiday on what to include in the album, before touching base again in August and fine-tuning the tracks. We also thought of collaborating with other artistes, and approached Shaikhspeare and Gravity. Plus, the organisers told us that there would be an international collaborator, which is how [American producer] Bixtel came on board."

But it was Tony Psycho of Mumbai crew Dopeadelicz who gave them sagely advice right before they were entering the studio, when he said, "This is where the real magic happens." Rai and Pandey held on to those words, and the whole recording process was a massive learning experience since they understood the importance of overcoming technical issues like the lack of a filter on a certain mic. Both agree that this is going to hold them in good stead in the future, which bodes well for Indian hip-hop too, because in the sea of regional rap floating about in the country, it's important to keep a voice from the mountains from drowning out.

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