Thursday, July 25, 2013
Exclusive Luxury and the Secret Society | Off The Wall
JAY Z's Life+Times takes a look at the culture and decadent design of New York's hidden nightlife, as curated by Christian Alexander in the tome, Secret Society. While Alexander explains what makes the city's nightlife such a unique experience, Off The Wall travels to luxury clubs The Darby Downstairs and Le Baron to get the perspective of club owner Richie Akiva, as well as DJs and impresarios in this exclusive world.
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Directed and Produced by Devin Chanda for Scheme Engine
Cinematography by Ben Vogel and Sam Shirreff
Post-Production by Raymond Chu
Music by Michael Brown and Daniel Bazan, Jr.
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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