Showing posts with label GoWhereHipHop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GoWhereHipHop. Show all posts
Thursday, March 20, 2014
#TBT Common | Reflects on His Chicago Roots
Common returns to Chicago for the North Coast Music Festival. Jeff Baraka and GoWhere Hip Hop catch up with Common and DJ Twilite Tone to discuss Chicago, North Coast, and his music roots with Twilite Tone and No I.D.
A Camovement By Cam Be
Presented By GoWhere Hip Hop
Produced By Jeff Bakara for Planet BOOM!
Shot & Edited By Cam Be & J
Interview By Jeff Baraka
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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.
For more information contact via email.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Derrick Rose "All in for Chicago" ft. Big Sean | adidas #DRose4 Launch
Derrick Rose is back home to launch the new adidas #DRose4 in front of thousands of Chicago youth at the United Center. Rose played basketball with some lucky few on the court, as the crowd was also treated to a special guest performance from Big Sean.
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Highlights above include:
- Derrick Rose introduction
- Derrick Rose talks to the media about the changes in his game, how he feels mentally and physically going into the new season, and keeping kids on the right track.
- An all-star slam dunk contest judged by D. Rose & Big Sean
- Benny The Bull trampoline dunks over the Luvabulls
- Big Sean talks about being at the event and supporting D. Rose
- Big Sean performs "Beware"
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Produced by: Gowhere Hip Hop Video Production House
Filmed by: Maks G & Teddy Waffles (http://www.twitter.com/teddywaffles
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Edited by: Maks G (http://www.twitter.com/gowherehiphop)
Music by: pak.one (https://soundcloud.com/mintlabastronauts)
Interview by: GWHH (http://www.twitter.com/SamanthaLebbos), BET, Chicago Tribune, WGN, & CBS
Special Thanks: adidas Basketball (https://www.facebook.com/adidasBasketball)
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http://www.gowherehiphop.com
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.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Eve LIVE | CK One Lounge | Lollapalooza Chicago
Eve mixes new hits with old for a private performance at the CK One Lounge during Lollapalooza 2013.
Enjoy a medley of "Eve" (off the new album 'Lip Lock'), "Who's That Girl", and "Tambourine".
Filmed & Edited by: Maks G
http://www.gowherehiphop.com
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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