 The band's name literally translates as "License to Speak," which can be aptly associated with the philosophical cum socio-political tone evident in their songs.The band's influences include Rage Against the Machine, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Public Enemy, Incubus, and many others, with RATM being their strongest influence of all.Their first big break happened in 2001 when Warner Music Philippines included their songs "Duct Tape" and "Criminal" in its compilation album, "No Seat Affair", together with other than up-and-coming artists, Cog, DTS, Zooom, Six Digit and Euglito's Eye.