Monday, August 24, 2015
InFocus: deM atlaS
InFocus is a new series that profiles the pioneers that are pushing culture forward with their finesse and progressive sensibilities. In this episode, meet St. Paul, Minnesota-based rapper, deM atlaS. deM talks about being in a rock band throughout high school, but having to go solo after his bandmates left for college.
Eventually, he got into spoken word, which led him to create music by utilizing different melodies and influences. When it comes to creating music, he talks about the importance of producing original sounds.
"Do something new and be yourself; don't try to be a gimmick."
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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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