New Zealand's Rapture Ruckus to get US push by BEC Recordings

NEW ZEALAND-based Rapture Ruckus, who made the Cross Rhythms playlist back in 2007 with the songs "Lose Control" and "I Believe", are getting a major push Stateside with BEC Recordings releasing the group's fourth album. Fronted by MC Rapture (Brad Dring), Rapture Ruckus play "an arresting, original fuse of rock laden hip-hop, with heavy guitars and slick pop sensibilities." Their new album will include songs recorded in Nashville with industry maven Joe Baldrige (dc Talk, Family Force 5).