Tuesday, June 25, 2013
#HelloHIPHOP | Protect Your Essence #2 | Filmed by Jae V Cee (CRN)
Protect Your essence is a competition based in Chicago that helps artist gain exposure and learn about the business side of the music industry while maintaining their artistic integrity. Hosted by Visual w/ resident deejays, Shon Roka (BRICKHEADZ) and B. Vax!
Check out some of the acts and competitors of the last competition.
Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/HelloHipHop
Words (Winner of First "Protect Your Essence")
Shadow Master
Ash Wednesday
Calico
Lone Mantis
SHOT BY JAE V CEE.....CHICAGO ROCKS MAGAZINE..........
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.
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