"Smoke & Mirrors" - recorded, written & performed by Skripture (@SkriptureSpeaks)

(Instrumental taken from "All That Matters" by Justin Bieber)

Taken from the anticipated mix-tape "Skripture Sundays Vol.2"
D/L Vol.1 from SB.TV here: http://sbtv.co.uk/2012/04/skripture-skripture-sundays-vol-1-mixtape/#more-125362 

Smoke & Mirrors - @SkriptureSpeaks

Skripture is an artist, musician and producer/composer from West London with no musical boundaries. Coming from a musical family he has been in the music industry from his teens and has already got an impressive resume in the industry as producer and a musician. He is a rapper/singer/songwriter who writes, produces, records, mixes & performs all of his music. 

Bass Guitar is his first instrument which he has been playing for 20 years, although he also plays Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Piano & Drums. His professional musical career led him to play & session with artist's such as CHARLOTTE CHURCH, BASEMENT JAXX, GREGORY PORTER as well as musically direct the live bands for ANGEL, DONAEO, KLASHNEKOFF to name a few.

He also was a founding member of the collective: "The Truth Movement" which featured the likes of: "MICHAEL KIWINUKA", "DORNIK", "OBENEWA" & "PRGRN". He began producing professionally which led him to work with artist's such as BASHY, where he produced songs which featured the likes of N DUBZ & ANGEL. He also produced a song for "TINCHY STRYDER" among other up & coming artist's.

Shortly after Skripture signed to an independent label with a band called "THE SCORE", which featured drummer/producer & his brother "Nathan Allen" (AMY WINEHOUSE, TOM JONES) "Taylor Graves" (WIZ KHLAIFA, MAC MILLER), "Cameron Graves" (JADA PINKETT SMTIH, STANLEY CLARKE) & "Cj Wilson" from LA, California. This saw them travel the world & work/release singles with the likes of: WILL.I.AM, LABRINTH & KONVICT MUSIC, as well as support LEMAR, PUSSYCAT DOLLS & JLS on their UK tours & spot dates.

After the group disbanded, He became the self-produced solo artist he is now, releasing 2 Mix-tapes independently & 4 albums via Audio Network which has seen his music used by brands such as MTV, BBC, ARSENAL, BET, EA SPORTS, NOISEY & FILM 4. As well as receiving radio support from the likes of Captial Xtra's "RAS KWAME" & Kiss Fm's "SHORTIE BLITZ" he has also worked with LA ROUX, featured on the AKELLE (WSTRN) "Induction" mixtape alongside having HAILE (WSTRN) feature on his track: "Seen In The Scene" which he released a video for via GRM DAILY with renowned video/film director QUASON MATTHEWS. 

He is now also part of a producer duo with his brother called: "SAY NOTHING" & they've just released their Debut EP: "PROJECT 0.25" independently via their Management: CLOUD 9, which is available to stream/download everywhere. Skripture is now full flow and doesn't look like slowing up anytime in the future. Make sure you stay locked because only God knows what he'll do next.

Songwriter/Recording Artist/Sound Engineer/Producer from Stockton, Ca. He started rapping in 2006, in 2009 he stopped making music to further his education & in 2013 he went back to continue his dream. Currently signed to his own label, 2nd2None Recordings. He has several mixtapes released so far. Stay tuned for monthly features and new material from the young bull.