The program was created by director/producer Michele Geister after petitioning to Programme Director John Martin that a hip hop show was overdue for the Canadian market as well as the music channel's credibility.

Music enthusiast, club DJ, Geister began her MuchMusic career as a master control operator then editor.

Her efforts and abilities paid off with the launch of Soul in the City (Much's first specialty show) when asked by Michael Williams to help develop his concept- a weekly hour-long program focusing on Urban music---the first of its kind in Canada.

The explosion of rap and hip hop videos being sent for SITC was calling for the addition of a show dedicated to the new genre.

[citation needed] By the start of 2014, RapCity ended its run amidst staffing cuts and reduction of the music videos from its schedule.