Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb Huntley.
Hi Caleb, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was born in Oklahoma and moved to Ohio at age 4. In Lorain, Ohio is where is grew up and went to school. I later moved out of Ohio at 19 years old, in pursuit of my music career. I’ve traveled many cities in this journey and its just getting started. Forever grateful for all the life experience Ohio gave me, as rough as it was at times I do feel it has given me an edge and more resilience than most when times get tough. I’ve have since performed thousands of shows and met many amazing people along the way. I look forward to someday coming back to Ohio for a big show. I am currently based back in OKC, where I was running a music studio for sometime. Meeting many talented people in their fields. I’ve since gained experience in film making and acting which our other passions of mine. Today I am continuing this journey making music playing shows and working on going on some upcoming tours!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
its been anything but a smooth road haha. I think it takes a little bit of insanity to choose the lifestyle I choose, even though with saying that it feels like this life chose me. Its has so very extreme highs and very heavy lows, especially just starting off. Like they say though the fight doesnt get easier we just become better at taking the blows. The music industry is a pretty insane place with alot of energies moving around many with their own agenda. I have met people that are fantastic and love working with and Ive had people in the position to help me elevate try to manipulate me and my craft. Im sure its like this in other industries as well, but with art and music lines can get blurry very quickly. I ve struggled with finances for years, barely scrapping by, scared to get sucked back into a 9-5 and getting comfortable, forgetting my dreams, knowing my potential. My mental health is also something that is tested and strained from many different perspectives. “Am i good enough” “Will this work?” “Why Am I still doing this?” Questions like these permeate in ones mind, especially when your fridge is empty. But then here comes that unshakeable thought of thinking I dont what else I would rather do in this life. I use my gifts to connect and uplift others to build community. If i quit now what was all these years of struggle for?
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am most known as a Musician. I go by “CAJ” ( pronounced cage). I am a live performer, a music producer (all genres) I have done work in the film industry as well, both in front of and behind the camera. My live performances stand out a lot due to the high energy performance and the sonic journey in which i take listeners on, sailing many sound waves visiting many sonic shores. I do everythng form acoustic singer-song writing, to rap ,rock , blues, metal etc, you name it I make it. Ive had my cover of Bill Withers ” Ain’t No Sunshine” go viral and got me on charts in Ireland which was really cool. Overall I am most proud of my growth and determination. Constantly getting better looking for ways to improve overall, not even just as a musician but as a human.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
One must take risk to achieve their dreams, but they must be taken with extreme faith that everything will work out. “Jump and the net will appear” so they say. I left everything I knew growing up, all my friends in order to pursue my goals. I’ve taken drives across the country just for the thought of a possible opportunity arising, but knowing I just need to get “in the room” so to speak. Ive learned risk are not always quickly rewarded, sheesh I don’t know if they ever are. Sometimes an opportunity will arise from risk I took years before. Than there is in my case the risk of true self expression as a musician/performing artist. Do I try something risky during a performance that will be amazing if pulled off but could throw off the rest the show if done wrong. Most of the time though the ultimate decision time for such risk is at the actual moment. For me I think with the right knowledge and belief nothing is ever a risk, its just taking the leap of faith, eventually you fall long enough you believe you’re flying and then thats when you do, never needing a net again.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://cajthebeast.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cajthebeast?igsh=ZHU4ZXdkcDhmbTIx&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cajthebeast
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@cajthebeast?_t=ZT-8unQH85VgvW&_r=1
