Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Scratch Chicago Open House Recap
On February 16th we officially launched our newest Scratch DJ Academy in Chicago. We the unique opportunity to include legendary Chicago house music pioneer DJ Bad Boy Bill in a panel discussion with our newest instructors. They covered everything starting with the history of Scratch to the evolution of the DJ culture in Chicago. Those in attendance also had a chance to meet and greet with Bad Boy Bill and our instructors, as well as get their hands on the decks!
With such an incredible response to our launch in Chicago, we are excited to announce that we are now taking private lesson requests and enrolling students in our first semester which begins on April 2, 2013. Make sure to sign up now at www.scratch.com/sae!
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.
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