Busking, has been a way of life for street musicians dating back centuries. It's the practice of performing in public places for tips. Buskers perform daily to un-adoring crowds while dreaming of someday performing on stage in front of a truly captive audience. Made Underground, a 6-part series, searches four global cities - London, NYC, Philadelphia, & Rio de Janeiro - for their most compelling buskers. We’ll follow Sam Harris of X-Ambassadors & Jamie N. Commons as they search the subways and streets; inviting their favorite buskers to Los Angeles to record a new version of their collaboration track Jungle. Taking it to the next level, we’ll watch Sam, Jamie, and these global buskers bring this new version of Jungle to life on stage at the Budweiser Made In America Festival.
Often overlooked as a music hub, Philadelphia has undoubtedly been a pillar of the American cultural and political landscape. More recently known as the birthplace of neo-soul, Philadelphia has played its part in the evolution of classical, jazz, and R &B. With this rich intersection of genres, Philadelphia was an obvious choice when it came time to decide which cities to search for local buskers. In this third episode of Made Underground, Sam & Jamie explore the underground Septa system for undiscovered talent, make their way to historical Rittenhouse Square, and experience some local hospitality in Northeast Philly.
Made Underground - New York City - Ep 2: https://www.youtu.be/8Tm2wPFji3A
Made Underground - London - Ep 1: https://www.youtu.be/FuIJsrtZ5RY
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Made Underground | Philadelphia | Ep 3
Busking, has been a way of life for street musicians dating back centuries. It's the practice of performing in public places for tips. Buskers perform daily to un-adoring crowds while dreaming of someday performing on stage in front of a truly captive audience. Made Underground, a 6-part series, searches four global cities - London, NYC, Philadelphia, & Rio de Janeiro - for their most compelling buskers. We’ll follow Sam Harris of X-Ambassadors & Jamie N. Commons as they search the subways and streets; inviting their favorite buskers to Los Angeles to record a new version of their collaboration track Jungle. Taking it to the next level, we’ll watch Sam, Jamie, and these global buskers bring this new version of Jungle to life on stage at the Budweiser Made In America Festival.
Often overlooked as a music hub, Philadelphia has undoubtedly been a pillar of the American cultural and political landscape. More recently known as the birthplace of neo-soul, Philadelphia has played its part in the evolution of classical, jazz, and R &B. With this rich intersection of genres, Philadelphia was an obvious choice when it came time to decide which cities to search for local buskers. In this third episode of Made Underground, Sam & Jamie explore the underground Septa system for undiscovered talent, make their way to historical Rittenhouse Square, and experience some local hospitality in Northeast Philly.
Made Underground - New York City - Ep 2: https://www.youtu.be/8Tm2wPFji3A
Made Underground - London - Ep 1: https://www.youtu.be/FuIJsrtZ5RY
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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