Friday, February 7, 2014
Archie Bang | Rewind | Directed by Arjae Franko
While Chicago may be called Chiraq or Chiberia, Archie Bang laces up his Timbs everyday in Flatbush Vietnam where it's best not to be on the streets after 11 o'clock. He and the Jack Boys look up at the Barclays lights for motivation while they live by the "coke lines, gun powder, stars and stripes." With a somber Sargon The Great beat haunted by a piano melody, Archie has captured the essence of a Trap record perfectly with the imagery provided by his lyrics and visuals, directed by Arjae Franko. You can crucify the man and misquote him but he'll still be penning the truth as he lives it everyday. Stay tuned for Archie Bang's forthcoming album 'Never Say Die Vol. 1 (80's Babies),' which is scheduled for a February 4th release date.
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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