Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Beatnick & K-Salaam (Gets The Shon Roka Stamp For Ill Producers)
I’ve been following these guys for awhile now. They put some Common remixes out that really caught my attention. Beatnick & K-Salaam have that smooth underground hip hop feel that will truly catch your attention. After that I noticed their name everywhere. Working with such artist as Mos Def, Pharoah Monch,, Dead Prez and many more. I just got to preview their behind the scene footage of the lastest project “Don’t Die” featuring Bun B., 88 Keys , Colin Monroe & Actor (from “The Wire”) Julito McCullum. The beat is hot and I’m sure the verses are on point! So keep a look out for the single and video!
Check the BTS here: http://vimeo.com/8069159
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment