British-based DJ Rap, also known as the sprightly Charissa Saverio, is preparing to return to the States -- just in time to wrap up a few musical gifts for Christmas.

Saverio has mapped out a few weeks worth of performances to support her just-released debut album, "Learning Curve," that includes both solo gigs as well as appearances at several holiday radio festivals.

The video for "Good To Be Alive," which mixes live action and some rave-inspired animation, is currently spinning in rotation on both MTV and MTV2.

Dates where you can catch DJ Rap in December:

• 12/4 - Denver, CO @ KTCL radio show
• 12/8 - Minneapolis, MN @ Quest
• 12/10 - Washington, DC @ Nocturn
• 12/11 - New Orleans, LA @ State Theater
• 12/12 - Washington, DC @ WWZZ radio show
• 12/13 - Houston, TX @ KRBE radio show
• 12/18 - Miami, FL @ WHYI radio show
• 12/19 - Orlando, FL @ TBA

For all the info on DJ Rap, don't forget to check out the

MTV News Online feature "MTV News Presents: DJ Rap".