InFocus is a new series that profiles the pioneers that are pushing culture forward with their finesse and progressive sensibilities. In this episode, meet singer-songwriter, Alyxx Dione. Alyxx talks about embarking on her musical journey at the age of 11, and how intently she's been working in order to get to this point.
She talks about being extremely shy when she was younger and how it created many barriers for her that ultimately caused her to miss-out on great opportunities. When it comes to her music, she hopes that people find self-love and feel happiness. Additionally, Alyxx emphasizes on the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up on your vision.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
InFocus: Alyxx Dione
InFocus is a new series that profiles the pioneers that are pushing culture forward with their finesse and progressive sensibilities. In this episode, meet singer-songwriter, Alyxx Dione. Alyxx talks about embarking on her musical journey at the age of 11, and how intently she's been working in order to get to this point.
She talks about being extremely shy when she was younger and how it created many barriers for her that ultimately caused her to miss-out on great opportunities. When it comes to her music, she hopes that people find self-love and feel happiness. Additionally, Alyxx emphasizes on the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up on your vision.
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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