Other names Capp Years active 1991–present | Website Arrow Records Name Cappriccieo Scates | |
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Born May 23, 1969 (age 54) ( 1969-05-23 ) Chicago, IL, U.S. Occupation Record Executive, Author, Publisher | ||
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Cappriccieo M. Scates (born May 23, 1969), also known as "Capp," is an American record industry executive. He currently holds the position of President/CEO at Mytrell Records and previously held the positions of Executive General Manager at Arrow Records and Senior Director of Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC. As the former Senior Director of Writer/Publisher Relations for SESAC, his direct signings include: Day 26, RichGirl, Bone Crusher, Jacob Latimore, Q Parker of 112, Nikeshia Briscoe, Rico Love, Jay Fenix, The Platinum Brothers, BXC, Atozzio Towns, Eric Sire, Miykal Snoody, Nas Star, Travis Greene and London to name a few.
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- Biography
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Biography
Cappriccieo began his music business career as a drummer, which eventually led to him providing independent promotional services for Sony Music, Death Row Records, Tommy Boy Records, Universal Music Group, and Atlantic Records, promoting the careers of artists such as: Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and etcetera. His work in promotions led to a position as Director of National Radio Promotions for Ruffhouse/Columbia Records, where he was responsible for promoting the careers of artists such as Fugees, Cypress Hill, and Kris Kross.
In 2006, Cappriccieo was named Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations for SESAC's first satellite office in Atlanta, GA, where he was responsible for recruiting songwriters and publishers. Prior to joining SESAC he was Director of Operations for PM Music Group, where he represented songwriters whose credits include Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. In addition, he is author of “10 Steps to Successfully Managing Recording Artists,” which was published in October 2004.
In 2011, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed presented Mr. Scates with the Phoenix Award, which replaced the “Key to the City” that was awarded by previous Mayor’s. Mr. Scates also received a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council proclaiming September 22, 2011 as “CAPPRICCIEO SCATES DAY.” Mr. Scates holds a Masters in Business Administration from Averett University where he was selected to the National Dean’s List for academic excellence. In April 2016, Mr. Scates received a Doctorate of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) from CICA- International University and Seminary and was awarded an Ambassadorial Appointment in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC). This is the highest level of accreditation that is awarded internationally to all designates.
Further, Ambassador Scates proudly served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army (6 years) and U.S. Army National Guard (14 years) where he retired in July 2013 after completing 20 years of service.
Cappriccieo is a former member of the Atlanta Chapter Board of Governors for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), and a member of the Atlanta Chapter Board for the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP). “Cappriccieo has done more for NARIP Atlanta than almost any other individual, and laid out the red carpet for our organization in his city. He is a consummate professional, with years of experience in the industry as a record executive and personal artist manager...[Capp] is a connector and a valued colleague, and he epitomizes qualities of today’s most successful professionals [with] a desire to learn and grow, and to help others achieve their goals," says NARIP President Tess Taylor. He is a former member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force, which served to consult Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on the economic impact of music, film and entertainment during his last term in office. He prides himself on his personal slogan, “Your floor is someone else’s ceiling. Always be appreciative for where you are, but never stop trying to reach the next floor.”