Cappriccieo Scates

Cappriccieo M. Scates (born May 23, 1969), also known as "Capp," is a United States recording industry executive. Positions he has held include President and Chief Executive Officer of Mytrell Records, Executive General Manager of Arrow Records, Head of National Radio Promotions at Ruffhouse/Columbia Records, and Senior Director of Writer and Publisher Relations at SESAC. As the former Senior Director of Writer and 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.

Biography
Scates began his music business career as a drummer. He later provided 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, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. 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, Scates was named Associate Director of 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,” "The 11th Step I Missed," and "Music and Culture: A Study of How Music Impacts the World," which were published in October 2004, June 2018, and July 2023, respectively.

In 2011, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed presented Scates with the Phoenix Award, which replaced the “Key to the City” awarded by previous mayors. Scates also received recognition from the Atlanta City Council, which proclaimed September 22, 2011, “Cappricieo Scates Day.” 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, Scates received a PhD and was awarded an Ambassadorial Appointment in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

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). He is a former member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force, which served as a consultant to Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on the economic impact of music, film and entertainment during his last term in office.

In September 2018, Ambassador Scates was honored as a Dior Man (Christian Dior).

Scates was selected as a Black Enterprise BE Modern Man in October 2019, and as a consultant to the Congressional Black Caucus. He was the second person in history to receive the Congressional Black Caucus Lapel Pin (designed by The Royal House of the Dairamontcy of Africa), following New York Congressman Charles Rangel, who received the pin first.

In July 2020, Scates was named Sound Royalties' Director of Regional Business Development and Artist Relations.