 In May 2011 Busta Rhymes recorded a track over one of Step's beats while in Paris, France.In June 2011 Step spent several days in the studio with artist Adam Lambert, recording, writing and producing "By the Rules," which features on the deluxe edition of Trespassing.In August 2011 Step spent time in the studio in London with artist Pixie Lott, recording and producing new material.