Friday, April 10, 2015
Rhymesayers | SXSW 2015 | Showcase Recap
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary this year, Rhymesayers packed up and headed down to SXSW 2015 in Austin, TX. First, we gave a panel discussion on the label's history, as well as its future. Afterward, we headed over to the House of Vans at the Mohawk to perform a label showcase for a packed house. This was truly a night to remember.
This is a brief recap of this monumental event, which featured performances from Atmosphere, Dilated Peoples, Brother Ali, Grieves, Prof, deM atlaS and Get Cryphy, as well as surprise guest appearances from P.O.S, Freeway, Murs, Fashawn and the legendary Chuck D!
Thank you to all who came out to show us some love that night, as well as all those who've shown your love and support over the last two decades. With so much more in store, we look forward to growing with you in the years to come.
Songs:
deM atlaS "Time Of Our Lives" (0:06 - 1:02)
Brother Ali "Self Taught" (1:53 - 2:52)
Atmosphere "Trying To Find A Balance (Live)" (2:53 - 3:25)
Produced by 1 Light Films
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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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