#BHZLife BLOG: Sneakerheadz

Friday, October 2, 2015

2nd Preview of the New “Sneakerheadz” Documentary

Sneakerheads existed long before eBay and the Internet, and these days, new kicks can sell out within hours. Watch a preview of a new documentary that goes inside the world of the sneaker-obsessed, and check back on November 14 on video.gq.com to watch the full film | SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://gqm.ag/YouTubeSub

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Shon Roka

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, July 9, 2015

Sneakerheadz Documentary | Trailer

To Rock or Stock? Sneakerheadz will do almost anything to get their hands on a unique pair of kicks, going to such extreme lengths like camping for days in sub zero temperatures for the latest Nike Foamposites. How did sneakers become as prized as collectable art? From the shores of Cali to the congested streets of Tokyo, Sneakerheadz examines the cultural influence of sneaker collecting around the world and delves into a subculture.

Sneakerheadz premiered at SXSW earlier this year and while an official release date has yet to be announced, creators of the documentary have confirmed its arrival in theaters sometime in Summer 2015.