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A diamond in the rough, Caktuz Tree..?13 is a witch’s brew of talent. An accomplished author by the age of 18, he wrote and illustrated his 1st graphic novella ‘Futprintz’ for The American Red Cross. As the 1st urban graphic novel focusing on AIDS Awareness, the book, was heavily distributed all over the US and reprinted many times after. Since then Cak..?13'z writing has advanced into screenplays, novels, and storyboard production for commercial and theatrical scripts.A political prisoner for a crime he did not commit, Caktuz..?13 gave 8 yrs. of his youth to an unforgiving prison system. Never defeated, only inspired, he has since become a rising indie recording artist on his own AMAS Multi-Media label, having worked with such artists as Bilal, dead prez, Boot Camp Clik, SA-RA, The Dey, Brand Nubian, M.O.P., Michael K Williams aka Omar from HBO's Emmy Nominated The Wire, & manay more. The grandson of James Brown protege', early soul music legend Johnnie Scotton, Cak..?!3 is a Carolina blues man by blood. His 1st album, the critically acclaimed 2 Hevi 4 Heaven, set Caktuz..?13’z place in the industry as a musical and genre innovator. Creating his own ‘Carolina Bluez’ sound & weaving live performance art into his shows.
From music to gracing the Broadway stage with the legendary Melvin Van Peebles, his DRX performance art group raised the energy of the show.
Now donning the the Musical Director seat, Cak..?13 created Wheat Bread’s (a lifestyle brand) media division with Wheat Bread Radio, & the release of it's 1st album, Bread Breaks Vol.1. An album executive produced and mixed by Cak..?13. The brand also includes apparel,footwear, caps, and other products spurred from the Wheat Bread lifestyle.This country strange fruit is an award winning graphic illustrator/designer, working with top designers such as Ecko, Apple Bottoms, Parish, Timberland, Rocawear/Shady Ltd., & having laced celebs such as Wendy Williams, Queen Latifah, Chris Brown, & Melvin Van Peebles with his work. Many corporate clients, such as Smirnoff, DC Comics, TBS, Pepsi, Wal-Mart, have called on Cak..?13 by name. One of the design industry’s premiere muralists and performance artists, his DRX performance art band debuted alongside Melvin Van Peebles for his award winning broadway play ‘Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death’.As director of Wheat Bread Radio, Caktuz Tree..?13 & his eccentric line-up of hip hop junkies, tastemakers, & what Cak..?13 demands of his DJ's:'the art of dj'ing' This branch of the lifestyle brand Wheat Bread (www.wheatbreadlife.com) dons the Internet airwaves from www.live365.com. An eclectic ride with celebrity interviews and new music from hip-hop, afro-punk, ghetto metal, R&B, world, turntablism, etc. Wheat Bread prides itself on being the new tastemakers of the years to come in media...life..and soul. Bread from Struggle...We are Wheat BreadHis on air charisma landed him into the acting spotlight. Cak..?13 or his distinctive voice have appeared in a number of film and television efforts, including his mentor Melvin Van Peebles’ new film, Deceptz, & recurring roles on new TV shows. Dodging the fate of being pigeonholed early, Cak..?13 broke free from film producers perception that he was strictly a comedic actor and host, by submitting his 1st voiceover demo for a potential animated film. Gaining respect from other serious actors and moviemakers, he is now receiving the attention warranted for his talents. Watch for this rising star to finally shine!
