Hepcat were formed in 1989 by the late vocalist Greg Lee and keyboardist Deston Berry. Their soulful harmonies and mellow rhythms were unlike those of contemporaries and more akin to musicians from the heyday of 1960s Jamaican Ska. Mixed with elements of Soul, Jazz and R&B, their singular sound quickly cemented them as staples in Los Angeles’ burgeoning ska scene in the early 90’s. Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut, Out of Nowhere, on the legendary Moon Ska Records imprint, Hepcat released their signature sophomore effort, Scientific, in 1996. Fast forward to 2021, archival label Trust Records purchased a controlling interest of the BYO Records catalog, including Hepcat’s Scientific. While in discussions with late founding member and lead vocalist Greg Lee on ho...