InFocus is a new series that profiles the pioneers that are pushing culture forward with their finesse and progressive sensibilities. In this episode, meet Sonny Digital, famously known for producing 2 Chainz' feat. Kanye West "Birthday Song" and ILoveMakonnen feat. Drake "Tuesday", at his home in Los Angeles. He talks dropping out of high school to pursue music full-time, giving beats away to semi-known artist in order to get his name out there and that being in this line of work, it's imperative to remain patient and persistent.
His success didn't come overnight, in fact it has taken 10 years for him to finally get the recognition that he deserves.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
InFocus: Sonny Digital
InFocus is a new series that profiles the pioneers that are pushing culture forward with their finesse and progressive sensibilities. In this episode, meet Sonny Digital, famously known for producing 2 Chainz' feat. Kanye West "Birthday Song" and ILoveMakonnen feat. Drake "Tuesday", at his home in Los Angeles. He talks dropping out of high school to pursue music full-time, giving beats away to semi-known artist in order to get his name out there and that being in this line of work, it's imperative to remain patient and persistent.
His success didn't come overnight, in fact it has taken 10 years for him to finally get the recognition that he deserves.
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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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