Here’s a glimpse of the glamour and madness that is the TWS Awards. Hosts Brian Schaefer and Lee Dupont kicked off the night and the Eric Stricker Memorial Award was given to Oliver Percovich and Skateistan. Next up it was the Best Rookie award followed by our online Readers’ Choice winners and the Readers’ Choice award for best skater. Stay tuned for part two. See all of our Awards coverage here: http://bit.ly/12CAIxT
Sunday, January 25, 2015
17th Annual TWS Awards Video Recap, Part 1 | TransWorld SKATEboarding
Here’s a glimpse of the glamour and madness that is the TWS Awards. Hosts Brian Schaefer and Lee Dupont kicked off the night and the Eric Stricker Memorial Award was given to Oliver Percovich and Skateistan. Next up it was the Best Rookie award followed by our online Readers’ Choice winners and the Readers’ Choice award for best skater. Stay tuned for part two. See all of our Awards coverage here: http://bit.ly/12CAIxT
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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