My last name is Cato. I knew there were others to use the name so I added Mister to mine. In some ways it was to symbolize that it is really my name and not just a character if you will. Its also my way of showing respect to my lineage.

Yes I perform live. My most recent performances were at The Apache Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia. I enjoy performing live more than anything else. It gives me an opporunity to really convey to the listeners what I'm feeling through a paticular song.

I beleive the internet has changed the music industry quite a bit. However, I don't actually belive all of the changes have been negative. The internet in a lot of ways gave control back to the listeners, who are also the consumers. We have to admit that CD prices had reached an all time high for a moment, when in actuality it takes less money than it did years ago or rather less time. It really depends on who your asking. But as everything else around has advanced more towards the technology side, so has music. The way its made, the way its packaged and the way its sold.

Yes I would. It would really depend on the specifics of the contract. For as much as control has been given back to the consumers, the same amount if not more has been given back to the artist and producers or if your like myself, Artist-Producer. There is more to bargin with if you will.

CATO is a name of the millennium that you will soon become familiar with. CATO has become an animated inspiration for our youth and an enticing revelation for our mature audiences, his passionate voice surpasses the realms of music. His specialty is providing a message with the intensity of an intimate vision as well as bringing into reality the purpose of his music…

To obtain a creative avenue in which to pamper the needs, desires and wishes of all his fan’s inner most feelings through his music.

His experiences range from starring in an all black opera “Amahl & the Night Visitors, to being a first place winner in local Amateur Night at the Apollo. He has travel and been featured with a host a Gospel choirs throughout the Midwest, including national recording artist, Keith Dobbins and the Resurrection Mass Choir. He is also one of the four founding members of the Midwest gospel group “Ordained”. CATO has worked in production with a host of artist in the Southeast & Midwest, in Gospel, R&B and Hip-Hop music. He is a well established vocalist, writer, arranger, vocal coach and last but musically not least, an outstanding young producer.

This Ohian has a diversified style coupled with an unparalleled voice and talents exceeding others in his field. This vocalist brings forth a new challenge to the “Industry” in a breath of fresh uncharted lyrics, banging beats and an artistic composition that truly makes an impact. CatoStrophic NoiZe proudly presents CATO, the artist, producer and the man.

Cato’s motivation and artistic abilities are attributed to Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, Jeffrey Osborne, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, and older sibling Valerie Simpson, of superstar duo Ashford & Simpson. His producing vitality was encouraged through the masteries of Quincy Jones, Teddy Riley, Jam & Lewis, L.A & Face, The Neptune’s, Timbo & Missy and Rodney Jerkins of Dark Child. Big shout out to Mike Carter of By Faith Productions Bloomington, Indiana for giving me my start in music production. Many thanks!!

The presence of GOD

Akai MPC 2000XL, Korg Triton Studio, Sonar 6 Producers Edition, Adobe Audition 2.0, Waves, Voxengo & Ozone 3. Sampletude Pro 9, Live 6, Mini-Moog, Korg Legacy Cell. Joe Meeks JM47 Meekrophone, MXL 626. Native Instruments

My goal in music is to touch the world at large through song. I endeavor to be instrumental in social change around the world. My vehicle in which to do so is my music. Allow me to take you on a ride.