Rankin Scroo / Press
“Jamaica-by-way-of-Hawaii Transplant Rankin’ Scroo delivers Wicked Beats” ZERO MAGAZINE”
“Pushes the harmonies to another level” NEUFUTUR ”
“Godfada, an album that not only reinforces Rankin’ Scroo’s image of himself as a pioneer but also serves to introduce audiences to “Urban Reggae” POPMATTERS ”
“there are some real gems to be found in Scroo's colloquialisms. Pandemonium (Canada) ”
“ Since I heard the first tunes of this guy I cannot stop listening. Best sounds for the summer of 2007. I promise" 76 Magazine (GERMANY) ”
“Creative fusion of Dancehall Reggae with hip-hop and R&B resulting in an excellent disc that will continuously draw you in with it's soulful hooks and infectious beats.” MUSIC KORNER ”
“The Scroo has apparently endless bursts of creativity, leaving you guessing as to what the next track will be like.” SPLENDID E-zine ”
“If this amazing cd, or impressive resume isn't enough to prove that Rankin Scroo is the official "Godfodda" of "Urban Reggae" see him live, you'll be singin a whole new tune.” SUBURBAN HORROR ”
“a very pure forum with a whole lot of soul behind it” ALL AGES ZINE ”
“If you are looking to be purely entertained, this is an enjoyable album from one of the Bay Area’s most established reggae personalities.” JAHWORKS ”
“Who would have ever guessed that indie-rock laden San Francisco is home to reggae icon who is ever bit as talented as Black Uhuru and is an innovator in urban-reggae.” ZERO MAGAZINE ”
“definitely worth listening too." TRITON COLLEGE PAPER ”
“A standing figure that is often imitated but never duplicated.” SKYLINE PRESS ”
“A career that would defamiliarize reggae by mixing it with dancehall, hip hop, R&B and, if this disc is any indication, rock music as well.” POPMATTERS ”
“Rankin Scroo delivers great emotion in songwriting and the melodies get stuck in your head." The VM Underground Show Interesting mix of low-key hip hop with Reggae and dancehall” KZSU ZOOKEEPER ”
“resilient grooves and soulful vocals" COPPER PRESS ”
"lyrical styling" ALL THINGS GO Rankin’ Scroo is a performer, songwriter and engineer all in one package.” REGGAE REVIEW
"This music is earnest, at times clever, at times plaintive, but always soulful and direct, which is why it gets under my skin..." IGLOO MAGAZINE
“Rankin Scroo Press quotes "Beautifully funky flows in breezily melodious and often surprising musical settings." L.A. WEEKLY ”