ABOUT SCEPTA...

As he continues on the musical path of greatness with a new name, Scepta is humbled by years of his experience, yet charged with sharing the knowledge he has gained

All praises due to the Most High Jah Rastafari, revealed in the personality of His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lord, and Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.

He started his musical career where he grew up as a youth in New York. In those days he was know as DJ Ziggy Rankin, and Deejay on various sound systems including the one and only Jack Ruby Sound. Later on he owned Culture Roots International Sound System. His family migrated to the United States when he was a teen. With his love for music, he eventually transitioned into a singing career and has appeared on various venues including: Summer Reggae Culturama, Jam Fest. He has performed in places like Montreal, Jamaica, Grenada, Canada, the college circuits, and he even toured with with Soul Jahs Band. He graced the same stage with artists such as: Dennis Brown, Sanchez, Beenie Man, Cocoa Tea, Anthony B, Johnny Osborne, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Yellow Man, Screechy Dan and Brigadier Jerry just to name a few.

His perseverance, passion and love, Scepta has worked hard on his new CD “Appealing Thoughts”. Basil Gayle added his strength to the project with his collaboration on “Give Thanks”. Audiences can also see the two artists in collaboration on the “Mount Zion Street” track featured on the Twelve Tribes of Isreal CD “Shine Your Light”.

Better than ever, this veteran singer/songwriter brings consciousness to the forefront on his new CD “Appealing Thoughts”.