EP: Episode 66 Episode Title: A Music Executive, International Renaissance Man & Political Activist Feat. Cappriccieo Scates Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by music executive, music publisher, author, and political activist. Durell and Cappriccieo begin the episode talking about how he got started in music as a drummer and ultimately decided it was best for him to make a pivot to the business side of music and take an executive role providing promo services for several different major record labels. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work in different parts of the music industry from his work in the P.R.O. (Performance Rights Organization) space at SESAC, and representing songwriters as a music publisher. Cappriccieo and Durell talk about his work as a member of The Georgia Music Industry Task Force that consulted former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on the economic impact of music, film, and entertainment during his last term in office. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about his work as the author of two books. He wrote his first book 10 Steps To Successfully Managing Recording Artists in 2004 & The 11th Step I Missed in 2018. Durell and Cappriccieo talk about how much the music industry changed between the time span of him writing both books. Durell talks to Cappriccieo about him being awarded the Phoenix Award and a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council proclaiming September 22nd 2011 “CAPPRICCIEO SCATES DAY”. Cappriccieo talks about receiving a Doctor Of Philosophy and awarded an Ambassadorial Appointment in Special Consultative Status with The United Nations Economic & Social Council which is the highest level of accreditation that is awarded internationally to all designates. Cappriccieo talks about being a consultant to the Congressional Black Caucus and being the second person in history to receive the Congressional Black Caucus Lapel Pin. Durell and Cappriccieo end the episode talking about him being knighted into the Royal Order Of Knights Of Malta of Africa and the Diaspora and how 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 best floor” has helped him achieve success in his career. For more info on Cappriccieo Scates, please visit his social media profile below, Instagram @cappriccieo