Thigahmahjiggee aka Sharkula talks about his early career as a b-boy, dancing for Chicago's original Blah Zae Blah and opening up for artists such as Big Daddy Kane, 2Pac, Yo-Yo, Grand Puba and more.
This is the 84th in a series of vignettes that will feature everyone interviewed by Midway: The Story of Chicago Hip-Hop, leading up to the release of the film in 2020.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Midway Vignette #84 | Thigahmahjiggee aka Sharkula
Thigahmahjiggee aka Sharkula talks about his early career as a b-boy, dancing for Chicago's original Blah Zae Blah and opening up for artists such as Big Daddy Kane, 2Pac, Yo-Yo, Grand Puba and more.
This is the 84th in a series of vignettes that will feature everyone interviewed by Midway: The Story of Chicago Hip-Hop, leading up to the release of the film in 2020.
www.midwaydocumentary.com
Facebook.com/midwaydocumentary
Twitter.com/midwaydoc
Instagram.com/midwaydoc
Midway is a self-funded documentary film and archival project. We need all the assistance we can get to help pay for things like hard drives, gas and parking for interviews, web hosting, equipment updates/replacement and more. If you can, please donate via PayPal at the link below:
tinyurl.com/MidwayPayPal
Thank you for your support!
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.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
#HelloHipHop presents: LONG LIVE SHARKULA plus...
#HelloHipHop presents : LONG LIVE SHARKULA
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/790522584326302/
21 + $ 7 at the door
LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT
9pm-2am
Performances by :
Sharkula
The Highest Low
Levi Stress
Pow Shadowz
Music by DJ's Shon Roka & Bvax
Photography by Mo Parker
Our mission is to re-introduce you to a sense of culture in the Hip Hop scene in Chicago by bringing you events that feature polished veterans, up & coming talent & everyone in between.
We are dedicated to connecting a diverse crowd of people, so we can all build ... Oh yeah and we wanna party!
If you would like to perform or DJ at a future event we would prefer that you come out to one of our events and experience what we do but you can also send an email with a press kit or links to music video to HelloHipHop@ymail
21 + $ 7 at the door
LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT
9pm-2am
Performances by :
Sharkula
The Highest Low
Levi Stress
Pow Shadowz
Music by DJ's Shon Roka & Bvax
Photography by Mo Parker
Our mission is to re-introduce you to a sense of culture in the Hip Hop scene in Chicago by bringing you events that feature polished veterans, up & coming talent & everyone in between.
We are dedicated to connecting a diverse crowd of people, so we can all build ... Oh yeah and we wanna party!
If you would like to perform or DJ at a future event we would prefer that you come out to one of our events and experience what we do but you can also send an email with a press kit or links to music video to HelloHipHop@ymail
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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