Friday, December 6, 2013
The Blueprint: Trapstar
In the latest episode of "The Blueprint," JAY Z's Life + Times travels to the UK to examine the culture of clothing brand Trapstar, tracing its roots within fashion epicenter Portobello Road to its current luxury, bespoke offerings known the world over.
Directed by Devin Chanda and Eric Swiecinski
Cinematography by Ben Vogel and Dustin Nakao Haider
Edited by Eric Swiecinski
Additional Editing by Matt Mitchener and Raymond Chu
Music by DADRAS and Lucas Ellman
Labels:
Bboy,
Brickheadz,
Chicago,
DJ,
Fashion,
Jay Z,
LA,
Life And Time,
Music,
NY,
Producer,
Shon Roka,
The Blueprint,
Trapstar,
UK
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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