Sunday, December 29, 2013
Taboo Talks Why Dancing in Hip-Hop Became Corny
Like a lot of people getting their start in the early days of hip-hop, Black Eyed Peas' Taboo began his foray as a dancer. In this exclusive interview with VladTV, Taboo discusses the roots of dancing in hip-hop culture, the moment when it officially became "corny", and the transition from dancing to a more attitude oriented style and outlook. Taboo would also talk about the various recent hip-hop dance trends in hip-hop and how they were largely frown upon.
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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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