Monday, February 10, 2014
Ty Dolla $ign | Off Tha' Wall | Mass Appeal
Talks MPC, His First Instrument, and Favorite Weed Strain - "
Ty$ takes some time to chop it up with us to discuss his early musical influences, some of his favorite artists, and some choice spots to visit while out in the land of palm trees and good weed. For those who may partake in activities of the fire to shrub variety Ty$ gives his opinion on dispensaries vs friendly neighborhood pharmaceutical peddler.
Labels:
Chicago DJ,
Interview,
Mass Appeal,
MPC,
Music,
Off Tha Wall,
Production,
Rap,
Taylor Gang,
Turn Up,
Ty Dolla $ign
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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