Thursday, August 8, 2013
OVO Fest 2013 | The Truth w/ Elliott Wilson
The Truth goes international as Elliott Wilson travels north to Toronto for the 4th annual OVO Fest. As he speaks with fans waiting to enter the festival grounds, YN gets to the heart of OVO's significance for Drake himself, the city of Toronto, and the world of hip-hop. Check out what the people have to say, plus a recap of the appearances that made this year the biggest yet.
Labels:
4th Annual,
DJ,
Drake,
Elliot Wilson,
Festival,
Industry,
Kanye West,
Music,
OVO,
OVO Fest,
Shon Roka,
The Truth,
Toronto
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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