Iio - — Rapture

The story behind "Rapture" by is a classic tale of a chance meeting turning into a global dance anthem. Released in 2001, the track became a defining moment for trance and progressive house, launching the career of singer Nadia Ali . The Origin Story

The song remains a staple in dance music history, largely due to its high-profile remixes: iiO - Rapture

: Nadia wrote the lyrics for "Rapture" in just 30 minutes . The song was inspired by a real-life encounter with an Australian nightclub owner, capturing the "sweet" state of being mesmerized by a new attraction. Rise to Fame The story behind "Rapture" by is a classic

: "Rapture" peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and saw similar success on the US Billboard Dance charts. The song was inspired by a real-life encounter

: The video, directed by Andy Hylton, features a futuristic, Blade Runner -esque city. It depicts Nadia Ali being scanned and projected as a massive hologram over the city while Markus Moser drives through the streets. The Legacy

: Before she was a dance icon, Nadia Ali was working at the Versace offices in New York. A coworker introduced her to producer Markus Moser , who was initially looking for a singer to write for a German girl group.

: The duo originally named themselves Vaiio , after the Sony VAIO laptop Nadia used to write her lyrics. They later shortened it to iiO to avoid legal issues.