"Rapture" was released as the second and final single from Autoamerican on January 12, 1981 via Chrysalis Records. The song was written by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein in 1979 after attending multiple rap events in New York, beginning in 1978 when Fab 5 Freddy took them to one. “Rapture” was the first song containing rap vocals to hit number 1 on US charts and the first rap music video to broadcast on MTV. The single spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold one million copies in the US, where it was certified Gold by the RIAA. It… read more
"Rapture" was released as the second and final single from Autoamerican on January 12, 1981 via Chrysalis Records. The song was written by… read more
"Rapture" was released as the second and final single from Autoamerican on January 12, 1981 via Chrysalis Records. The song was written by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist … read more
Blondie are an American new wave band founded in New York City in 1974 by singer-songwriter Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave and punk scenes of the mid-70s, developing their sound in famous NYC clubs such as CBGBs. With hits such as "Atomic", "Call Me". "Heart of Glass", and "Maria" as well as sales of over 40 million records worldwide, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Their original lineup consisted of Deborah Harry (vocals), Chris Stein (guitar, bass… read more
Blondie are an American new wave band founded in New York City in 1974 by singer-songwriter Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave an… read more
Blondie are an American new wave band founded in New York City in 1974 by singer-songwriter Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave and punk scenes of the mid-70s, developing their… read more