Showing posts with label The Chop Shop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Chop Shop. Show all posts
Monday, March 3, 2014
BHZLife BLOG Photos x Footage | UNFAMOUS: Hawksteady CHICAGO
Some Exclusives from the UNFAMOUS: Hawksteady CHICAGO Event. Here are some footage and photos I capture from the very successful LA/West Coast called UNFAMOUS held for the second time in CHICAGO. This years event in Chicago was in a lovely venue call the 1st Ward The Chop Shop in the Wicker Park Area next door to Sub-T Chicago. The turn out was not what I expected but it was great to see all my family come through. THE BRICKHEADZ!
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, February 15, 2014
Shon Roka (DJ) | UNFAMOUS: Cypher Champion Breaks Mix | Plus Event Info
Anacron's national indie arts event series Unfamous Fest finally leaps into 2014 with a return to the winter chill of The Windy City! Once again boasting a night of impressive local music, art, dance, and food; Hawk Steady will lace the hallows of Chop Shop's 1st Ward, one of Chicago's most keen and innovative event spaces.
UNFAMOUS: Hawksteady Cypher Champion Break Mix was created for awareness in the CHI for Bboy and BGirl awareness for the event. Its also a part of Shon Roka stepping back up to the Mixtape | Blend Tape scene! #BHZLife BLOG inspired!
MUSIC
Anacron http://AnacronMusic.com/
ILLumiNati Congo http://IlluminatiCongo.com/
Edward Shafer of MEDS http://Facebook.com/pages/Meds/122260691172722
Vivian Garcia http://Facebook.com/VivianGarciaFlymariposa
ART
Live painting, crafts, and organic jewelry by local Chicago artists, including:
Manos Athitakis http://constabletattoo.com/7-manos-athitakis
DANCE
Cipher-style b-boy battle for an exclusive prize package worth over $300
FOOD
Full service cuisine provided by the hosting venue's Chop Shop restaurant and deli
Hosted by Phoenix Alazam and EvieTheCool
Cipher-style Bboy battle hosted & deejayed by DJ Shon Roka
Unfamous Fest created and produced by Anacron
Event coordinated by Anacron, Dana Anderson, Phil Williams, & Irie Swire
MUSIC
Anacron http://AnacronMusic.com/
ILLumiNati Congo http://IlluminatiCongo.com/
Edward Shafer of MEDS http://Facebook.com/pages/Meds/122260691172722
Vivian Garcia http://Facebook.com/VivianGarciaFlymariposa
ART
Live painting, crafts, and organic jewelry by local Chicago artists, including:
Manos Athitakis http://constabletattoo.com/7-manos-athitakis
DANCE
Cipher-style b-boy battle for an exclusive prize package worth over $300
FOOD
Full service cuisine provided by the hosting venue's Chop Shop restaurant and deli
Hosted by Phoenix Alazam and EvieTheCool
Cipher-style Bboy battle hosted & deejayed by DJ Shon Roka
Unfamous Fest created and produced by Anacron
Event coordinated by Anacron, Dana Anderson, Phil Williams, & Irie Swire
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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