The Cassidy vs. Freeway match is one of the most classic rap battles in Hip Hop, and has helped to play a role in the extreme popularity that the sport has gained over the years. While both men put forth a great effort, Freeway's request to put on a beat by the end of the battle was translated as a sign of forfeiting the match. Cassidy's relentless punchline style helped to influence the bar structures of many Battle Rappers who are popular today.
Interestingly enough, this battle was instigated by none-other-than Jay Z. Cassidy shared the backstory to his and Freeway's lyrical clash during a recent interview with VladTV, where Cassidy recalled Jay Z "talking crazy" and downplaying his lyrical skill. This lead Cass to challenge anyone from Jay's camp, which resulted in him exchanging bars with Freeway.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Classic Battle: Cassidy vs. Freeway (Put A Beat On)
The Cassidy vs. Freeway match is one of the most classic rap battles in Hip Hop, and has helped to play a role in the extreme popularity that the sport has gained over the years. While both men put forth a great effort, Freeway's request to put on a beat by the end of the battle was translated as a sign of forfeiting the match. Cassidy's relentless punchline style helped to influence the bar structures of many Battle Rappers who are popular today.
Interestingly enough, this battle was instigated by none-other-than Jay Z. Cassidy shared the backstory to his and Freeway's lyrical clash during a recent interview with VladTV, where Cassidy recalled Jay Z "talking crazy" and downplaying his lyrical skill. This lead Cass to challenge anyone from Jay's camp, which resulted in him exchanging bars with Freeway.
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.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment