Rankin Scroo: the Intro International Reggae Artist, Rankin' Scroo was born and raised in Jamaica. Music has always been the focus of his life. From his earliest days singing in church to his teenage years as a "DJ-Toaster" (reggae rapper), he achieved recognition throughout Jamaica as a talented musician. New York City became Rankin's first home abroad where he performed with numerous sound systems and live bands. His vitality and intensity of expression carried his artistry from the Atlantic to the Pacific, pioneering reggae music in the Hawaiian Islands where he formed "Crucial Youth Productions", his recording studio and band.