Chad Muska
Encyclopedia
Chad Muska is an American professional skateboarder
, musician and DJ.
Afterwards, Muska was given a sponsorship by Circa footwear in 1999, and released many models of shoes with the brand. Muska was let go by Circa in 2005, paving way for him to join the upstart company Supra Footwear. Muska also rode for éS Footwear before joining Circa. The éS Muska model was a top selling shoe of its time. One of his Shorty's pro models was of his album MuskaBeatz which had 12 recordings of artists including Biz Markie.
Muska later left Shorty's Skateboards in early 2006, and in December of that year he picked up a deal with Element Skateboards
. Muska also left long time sponsor, Fury, to help Element
establish a more noteworthy wheel and truck market.
Muska also rode for now defunct companies TSA Clothing, Diakka Watches, and Ghetto Child Wheels. Other past sponsors include Toy Machine
, Maple, Etnies
, Shorty's Skateboards and Fury trucks.
As of the summer of 2011, Muska's sponsors are Element Skateboards
, KR3W
, and Supra Footwear, and is a co-owner of the store Factory413.
On July 14, 2011, Muska was arrested for felony vandalism on Hollywood Blvd.
, Ice-T
, Jeru the Damaja
, and Wu-Tang Clan
members Raekwon
and U-God
. The project was initially planned to be a drum-and-bass record (since Muska had recently become involved in producing electronic music), but Muska decided midway through recording that the record should have an "old-school feel" to it. The self-titled Muskabeatz record was released on February 13, 2003 on Muska's own 1212 Records
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
, musician and DJ.
Biography
Muska is a professional skateboarder and musician, known for his part in the 1998 skateboarding video, Shorty's Fulfill The Dream.Afterwards, Muska was given a sponsorship by Circa footwear in 1999, and released many models of shoes with the brand. Muska was let go by Circa in 2005, paving way for him to join the upstart company Supra Footwear. Muska also rode for éS Footwear before joining Circa. The éS Muska model was a top selling shoe of its time. One of his Shorty's pro models was of his album MuskaBeatz which had 12 recordings of artists including Biz Markie.
Muska later left Shorty's Skateboards in early 2006, and in December of that year he picked up a deal with Element Skateboards
Element Skateboards
Element Skateboards is a skateboard manufacturer and surfwear retailer based in Irvine, California. It is a subsidiary of Australian clothing giants Billabong International....
. Muska also left long time sponsor, Fury, to help Element
Element Skateboards
Element Skateboards is a skateboard manufacturer and surfwear retailer based in Irvine, California. It is a subsidiary of Australian clothing giants Billabong International....
establish a more noteworthy wheel and truck market.
Muska also rode for now defunct companies TSA Clothing, Diakka Watches, and Ghetto Child Wheels. Other past sponsors include Toy Machine
Toy Machine
Toy Machine is a skateboarding company started by Ed Templeton in 1993. The Toy Machine brand is housed under the Tum Yeto distribution company...
, Maple, Etnies
Etnies
thumb|Picture of an etnies shoeEtnies is an American footwear brand based in Lake Forest, California, and owned by Sole Technology, Inc. In 2003, etnies, along with the city of Lake Forest, California opened etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, the largest public skatepark in the state, with over of...
, Shorty's Skateboards and Fury trucks.
As of the summer of 2011, Muska's sponsors are Element Skateboards
Element Skateboards
Element Skateboards is a skateboard manufacturer and surfwear retailer based in Irvine, California. It is a subsidiary of Australian clothing giants Billabong International....
, KR3W
KR3W
KR3W is a skateboarding apparel company based in Costa Mesa, California, founded and owned by Angel Cabada in 2002. Cabada was previously a partner in TSA Clothing, another skateboard apparel company, but left shortly before its demise. In 2006, KR3W launched a skateboard footwear company, Supra...
, and Supra Footwear, and is a co-owner of the store Factory413.
On July 14, 2011, Muska was arrested for felony vandalism on Hollywood Blvd.
Video games
Muska is a playable character in the Tony Hawk series of video games.Music
His music has also been featured in the games under the alias Muskabeatz, where he has produced music for old-school hip hop artists such as Biz MarkieBiz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
, Ice-T
ICE-T
* Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains...
, Jeru the Damaja
Jeru the Damaja
Kendrick Jeru Davis, known as Jeru the Damaja is an American rapper and recording artist who has worked extensively with Guru and DJ Premier of Gang Starr, whom he has known since high school.-Biography:...
, and Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
members Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
and U-God
U-God
Lamont Hawkins , better known as U-God , is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth...
. The project was initially planned to be a drum-and-bass record (since Muska had recently become involved in producing electronic music), but Muska decided midway through recording that the record should have an "old-school feel" to it. The self-titled Muskabeatz record was released on February 13, 2003 on Muska's own 1212 Records