Many artists who hail from the Himalayan regions craft soaring, beautiful music. Not Dakait—the Uttarakhand hip-hop artist keeps his feet on the ground, spitting lyrics about the gritty life experiences he’s navigated. These experiences are laid bare on Dev Nagri Aur Main, an album made hand-in-hand with New Delhi-based producing ace Sez on The Beat. This solo debut as an MC for Dakait is an unabashed celebration of Uttarakhandis’ creativity and culture. It’s a potpourri of a record, too, with booming beats on “Viraasat”, soul grooves on “Toote Dil” and glorious choral samples on “UK Rituals”.