Rapture RDY

Void of a phone with the ability to sync with my car as well as satellite radio, I scanned the local stations and it was very apparent which was a Christian station. Traditional worship music just has this very distinct sound to it, which is why when I pressed play on “Crossroads” by Rapture RDY I did a double take. Because while this Benton-based artist does not shy away from his faith in song, he has found a way to wrap his message in a more modern sound that revolves around the marriage of his beliefs and a unique take on hip hop.

I say unique in that this isn’t the same mainstream mumble rap that has taken over the airwaves as of late. Instead, Rapture RDY comes through with this more laidback, cool approach that is very reminiscent of what Everlast was doing back in the day. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t mistake this for a hidden track off of the 1998 release, ‘Whitey Ford Sings the Blues.’ So if you were or are a fan of that record and style, and have been missing it – Rapture RDY has you covered in that regard. What also sticks out is that lyrically, there are many religious elements but at the same time “Crossroads” does feel like a song that could be for anyone as we’ve all faced our own variations of the devil in our lives at a significant fork in the road in our journeys.

Rapture RDY hit it out of the park with his debut release, “Crossroads” in that he didn’t shy away from the narrative he wanted to deliver but also gave way to a song that could fare well with a wide variety of people. He swiftly followed that up with his latest, “Hard Times.” Both are available on all major music and streaming sites now.

Written by Kendra Beltran - Rising Artists

Setting the tone with panning frequencies, keys and intricate layered guitar detailing, we are already mesmerized by Rapture RDY‘s new single, Crossroads. Opening with the situational lyrics, “I met the devil at the Crossroads, eyes are black as night, feeling scared and cautious, he said he’s gonna change my life…”, we are taken on a subversive and enigmatic journey with the opus.

Crossroads expands into a dimensional, genre-expansive hybrid composition which combines Rap, Blues and a Christian message. Rapture RDY confesses that the song is about “the hard decisions we are all faced with…”

Based out of Benton in Kentucky, which is cradled amongst the hills of the Clarks River, Rapture RDY lays down laconic and laid-back rhymes with a hint of his country heritage and a whole lot of swagger.

This year alone, Rapture RDY has released three singles, Hard Times, Crossroads and Me Against The World with Ceron Mayes. All three singles showcase his astonishing diversity, tight lyrical flow and his passion for sharing conscious art.

We learn that now keeping God by his side, his songs are “the inspiration and the lesson that there is salvation for those that seek it out”. As he himself says, “Nothing is better than seeing light in your life”, Rapture RDY has found that flame and is making the climb towards bigger and better things.

We appreciate Rapture RDY‘s connection to God and how his narratives deliver a thought-provoking vibe that is conscious and introspective. We have added Crossroads to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Rapture RDY‘s wider discography. - KIMU