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Caktuz Pays Homage To Go-Go Music On VH1 Series ‘The Breaks’ [VIDEO]
VH1’s new series The Breaks is about hip-hop, but D.C. go-go represents in episode six, which airs March 27. A brief club scene features Caktuz and his band, The Dopesh!te, performing a bit of Junkyard Band’s go-go classic, “Sardines.” Why go-go? Turns out the show’s executive producer, Silver Spring native Seith Mann, is a fan:…
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illprov’ Reenacts Outkast’s “Get Up, Get Out” [EP #3]
Hip-hop artist/producer Caktuz redefines the music genre in a compelling new way. illprov’ is a anthology series reinterpreting classic and current hip-hop song lyrics into engaging short films. Hits like Outkast’s “Get Up, Get Out”, The Root’s “You Got me”, and 2Pac’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby” serve as the blueprint for theatrical narratives. [AMASnoir./Style Wars…
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Caktuz: “Go Go Is The Heartbeat Of D.C. & Can’t Be Seperated” [Wash. City Paper]
For the fifth year in a row, the D.C. government-sponsored WeDC House at the Austin festival made sure that people know the city isn’t known as just the political capital. EMILY WALZ MAR 27, 2017 11 AM The city’s official promoters say that people underestimate the artistic scene in D.C., and while they have a vested interest…
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Caktuz Talks Biggest Audience Yet, & New Indie Film With H.P.E News [PRESS]
HIGH POINT — When Caktuz was growing up listening to music and discovering his talent for art and illustration through the local public schools, he tried to fathom where his imagination might take him. Later this month, his destination will reach a national TV audience on a VH1 channel show based on the popular film…
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Caktuz + TEAM Comedy Talk About Their New Show On CAC-TV
Crazy Al Cane caught up with the guys at Sports Stoop for an on the street style interview.
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Caktuz Talks To Ebony Mag On Working With Blaxploitation Legend Melvin Van Peebles
Caktuz recently sat down with Ebony.com to talk about his relationship with long-time mentor and Father of Blaxploitation movies, Melvin Van Peebles, as Ebony celebrates the filmakers 80th birthday. Van Peebles shared that he hopes his legacy will instill confidence in others to pursue their dreams—even if it includes several different ones. “People think if…