Monday, July 21, 2014
Common | Freestyles Over 5 Fingers of Death | Talks Nobody's Smiling
Common's 10th album Nobody's Smiling drops in less than 24 hours, but we have him now talking about putting together the project, working with up-and-coming Chi-town artists and having No I.D executive produce his album.
While in-studio, he also opened up about his situation with Drake -- which has now been squashed.
Watch above, plus enjoy his fire 5 Fingers of Death freestyle! Nobody's Smiling hits iTunes on July 22nd.
Labels:
10th Album,
5 Fingers of Death,
BHZLife,
Brickheadz,
Chi-town,
Chicago DJ,
Common,
DJ,
Freestyles,
Hip Hop,
Music,
No I.D.,
Nobody's Smiling,
Shon Roka,
Sway In The Morning
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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