A diamond in the rough, Caktuz..?13 [pronounced Caktuz] is a witch’s brew of talent. An accomplished author by the age of 18, he wrote and illustrated his first graphic novel noir ‘Futprintz’ for The American Red Cross. As the first urban graphic novel focusing on AIDS Awareness, the book was heavily distributed all over the U.S. and reprinted many times over. Since then, Cak..?13′s writing has advanced into screenplays, novels, animation, and storyboard production for commercial and theatrical scripts (Wesley Snipes’, Ford, Spike Lee). Cak..?13 was commissioned by the legendary Melvin Van Peebles to illustrate the feature film adaption of his most recent movie, Confessions Of A Ex Dufus Itchy-Footed Mutha.
Cak..?13′s 2009 induction into the The Official Hip-Hop Tarading Card Company’s first inaugural collection, left hip-hop fans and industry incumbents baffled as to why they would honor an indie artist, who had never held a major deal. In short, “Who is Caktuz..?13 “…”Why him?”
Caktuz..?13, also known as AMAS Multi-Media, has worked with such artists as Bilal, dead prez, Boot Camp Clik, SA-RA, The Dey, Brand Nubian, M.O.P., Young Guru, Michael K. Williams aka Omar from HBO’s Emmy Nominated The Wire and many more. He is a Carolina blues man by blood. His first album, (critically acclaimed) 2 Hevi 4 Heaven, established Caktuz..?13’s place in the industry as a musical and genre innovator. Creating his own ‘Carolina Bluez’ sound and weaving live performance art into his stage shows, set him apart from the rest.
From music and media – to gracing the Broadway stage with the legendary Melvin Van Peebles – his DRX art group performance raised the energy of the show.
Cak..?13 held the Music Director seat for Wheat Bread Radio – a show he created and directed – for the lifestyle brand of Wheat Bread’s media division.
This country’s strange fruit is an award-winning graphic illustrator/designer, working with virtually all of the most relevant designers such as Ecko, Apple Bottoms, Parish, Timberland, Rocawear, Shady Ltd. Having laced celebs such as Wendy Williams, Queen Latifah and Chris Brown, his work has become heavily sought after by Hollywood’s finest. Many corporate clients, such as Smirnoff, DC Comics, TBS, Pepsi, Wal-Mart, have called on Cak..?13 by name.
His on-air charisma catapulted him into the acting spotlight. Cak..?13 (or his distinctive voice) has appeared in numerous film and television efforts, including his mentor Melvin Van Peebles’ new film, The Eddie Black Story (formerly titled Deceptz), the controversial, semi-biopic on the infamous NYC street gang The Decepticons, and even more films in production now.
With all this and still more to come… Caktuz..?13 is the poster boy for a multi-media revolution. Thus, a Media Dynamo, really.
For information on Caktuz..?13′s current project, “GODZ PORNO,” visit www.caktuztree.com where you can read the controversial reviews and download the 13-track album – deemed a masterpiece by fans.
