Since rapping was an unconventional choice, was it tough for you to establish yourself initially?
I was lucky in terms of the backing I got from music companies and the support I got from the listeners. I was hailed as the King of Rap then. But then you have to consistently keep delivering hits. When you disappear from the scene people tend to forget you. To come back after a break is always difficult and it is similar in my case.

What do you think of the rap scene in India today?
Bollywood music is dominating the music scene today. There is too much piracy in the market which has reduced the sales of music CDs. Radio stations too do not encourage pop music, they play only popular numbers. It is not just the youngsters but even the established who are finding it difficult to sustain the rap scene in India.

Any upcoming projects?
After a long time, my music album will be releasing next month. The album is called Apni Life Ki Gaddi Ko Dakka Maar. There are 10 songs in this album. Also, I am doing a lot of playback for Telugu and Tamil films. I am a recognised voice down South. Recently I recorded a song for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for an upcoming film. Besides, if I get meaty roles I will not hesitate to act in films.