Anthony Leyva is surprised he’s alive to tell his story. After being incarcerated at a young age, he could have easily given up and succumbed to the cyclical nature of the criminal justice. However, Mr. Leyva made the bold choice to leave the street life behind in search of a fresh start, which he ultimately found behind the wheel of a 1949 Chevy Deluxe.
In a new mini-documentary, Mass Appeal spends the day with Mr. Leyva and discovers how the Bay Bombs Car Club provided him with an opportunity to get his life back on track.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Bay Bombs: A Mini-Documentary
Anthony Leyva is surprised he’s alive to tell his story. After being incarcerated at a young age, he could have easily given up and succumbed to the cyclical nature of the criminal justice. However, Mr. Leyva made the bold choice to leave the street life behind in search of a fresh start, which he ultimately found behind the wheel of a 1949 Chevy Deluxe.
In a new mini-documentary, Mass Appeal spends the day with Mr. Leyva and discovers how the Bay Bombs Car Club provided him with an opportunity to get his life back on track.
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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