Chicago is one of the most diverse in the country, and also one of the most segregated. It is a city neighborhoods with distinct identities, their own celebration and and their own pain. But beneath Chicago’s divisions is a city rich with pride and soul. And Halsted Street, the city’s backbone, cuts through these worlds and tells the story of how people connect in this complicated city.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Streets by VICE: Chicago | Halsted Street
Chicago is one of the most diverse in the country, and also one of the most segregated. It is a city neighborhoods with distinct identities, their own celebration and and their own pain. But beneath Chicago’s divisions is a city rich with pride and soul. And Halsted Street, the city’s backbone, cuts through these worlds and tells the story of how people connect in this complicated city.
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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.
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