DJ Rude One has been a fixture in Chicago's Hip Hop scene since the indie renaissance of the early 2000's. As part of the production duo Single Minded Pros Rude released From Now On in 2004. The LP featured reigning emcees of the time such as Kool G Rap, Pacewon, JUICE, Mr. Lif, and more. While S.M.P. went on hiatus in the years since, Rude continued to contribute to Chicago Hip Hop through DJing parties at storied clubs such as The Note, Lava Lounge, and Dark Room. Revered by every generation of Chicago Hip Hop, Rude is feeling creative again on the production side and quietly put together a new LP ONEderful.
This new documentary shows the creation of the LP's 1st single, "Mr. Goodbar" featuring NYC spitter, Your Old Droog.
Stream the song: https://soundcloud.com/closed-session...
Catch Rude x YOD live in NYC for free 10/17: www.closedsessions.com/blog/csnyc
Monday, October 12, 2015
DJ Rude One x Your Old Droog | Mr. Goodbar | Documentary
DJ Rude One has been a fixture in Chicago's Hip Hop scene since the indie renaissance of the early 2000's. As part of the production duo Single Minded Pros Rude released From Now On in 2004. The LP featured reigning emcees of the time such as Kool G Rap, Pacewon, JUICE, Mr. Lif, and more. While S.M.P. went on hiatus in the years since, Rude continued to contribute to Chicago Hip Hop through DJing parties at storied clubs such as The Note, Lava Lounge, and Dark Room. Revered by every generation of Chicago Hip Hop, Rude is feeling creative again on the production side and quietly put together a new LP ONEderful.
This new documentary shows the creation of the LP's 1st single, "Mr. Goodbar" featuring NYC spitter, Your Old Droog.
Stream the song: https://soundcloud.com/closed-session...
Catch Rude x YOD live in NYC for free 10/17: www.closedsessions.com/blog/csnyc
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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