Showing posts with label Protect Your Essence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Protect Your Essence. Show all posts
Thursday, August 22, 2013
The Legendary DJ Marley Marl | Mixes On Sway In The Morning
The Legendary DJ Marley Marl on Being the Original "Marley Marl" + Mixes on Sway in the Morning
Listen and download DJ Marley Marl's set on SwaysUniverse.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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
#HelloHIPHOP | Protect Your Essence #2 | Filmed by Jae V Cee (CRN)
Protect Your essence is a competition based in Chicago that helps artist gain exposure and learn about the business side of the music industry while maintaining their artistic integrity. Hosted by Visual w/ resident deejays, Shon Roka (BRICKHEADZ) and B. Vax!
Check out some of the acts and competitors of the last competition.
Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/HelloHipHop
Words (Winner of First "Protect Your Essence")
Shadow Master
Ash Wednesday
Calico
Lone Mantis
SHOT BY JAE V CEE.....CHICAGO ROCKS MAGAZINE..........
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.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Big L | 9 Minutes Of Rhymes
Classic
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.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
KRS-1 Speaking About Nicki Minaj
Krs-1 took a few minutes to speak about Nikki Minaj & her relationship to Hip Hop, Check it out.
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.
Monday, May 13, 2013
"Protect Your Essence #2" 6.19.13 | Chicago | Promo Video
Visit us at : http://www.facebook.com/HelloHipHop
On June 19th we will be having our second Protect Your Essence artist competition.
To register, send an email to HelloHipHop@ymail
This competition is open to solo artist & groups.Rappers,mc's,singers, spoken word artist are all welcome
Prizes are as follows :
3rd place
T-shirt from Chicago street wear brand No Love City
PR promo package from #HelloHipHop for one release [1 Single,mix tape,album or video]
One hour consultation with Community Service Records Artist/Owner VISUAL
Booking at a future Hello Hip Hop event
Runner Up
T-shirt from Chicago street wear brand No Love City
PR promo package from #HelloHipHop for one release [1 Single,mix tape,album or video]
One hour consultation with Community Service Records Artist/Owner VISUAL
Booking at a future Hello Hip Hop event
Beats from Chicago producers Loose Cannon and DJ Mo Murda of Community Service Records
Verse & hook for a feature on your track from VISUAL
Grand Prize
Music video sponsored by Hhrapinfo.com [Shot by Gerson Donis & directed by VISUAL]
A photo shoot with Mo Parker of 1124 photo shoot
1 song recorded,mixed and mastered by FallOut Shelter Studios
T-shirt from Chicago street wear brand No Love City
PR promo package from #HelloHipHop for one release [1 Single,mix tape,album or video]
One hour consultation with Community Service Records Artist/Owner VISUAL
Booking at a future Hello Hip Hop event
Beats from Chicago producers loose Cannon & DJ Mo Murda of Community Service Records
Verse & hook for a feature on your track from VISUAL
This is brought to you by #HelloHipHop & Community Service Records.
Protect Your essence is a competition that helps artist gain exposure and learn about the business side of the music industry while maintaining their artistic integrity.
To register, send an email to HelloHipHop@ymail
This competition is open to solo artist & groups.Rappers,mc's,singers, spoken word artist are all welcome
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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