Friday, June 25, 2021
Rakim & J.PERIOD Present The Live Mixtape: God MC Edition (Part One: Live DJ Set)
J.PERIOD Presents The Live Mixtape: God MC Edition [Trilogy], a one-of-a-kind three-part DJ set and performance series featuring J.PERIOD and the God MC himself, Rakim Allah.
PART ONE - an exclusive DJ set, performed and recorded LIVE in one take - features iconic Rakim rhymes flipped with legendary beats from A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Nas, Black Thought, James Brown and more, to create an incredible re-imagining of Hip Hop history with J.PERIOD on the ones and twos.
Stay tuned for PART TWO - a visual storybook that brings listeners into the world of the God MC for an exclusive rooftop performance and one-on-one conversation with Rakim - coming soon!
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.
For more information contact via email.
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