YOUNG MURPH UPDATE

IT’S BEEN CRAZY PEOPLE!!

I was literally in bed for 3 days straight. I have never been as sick as I was a couple of days ago, and it was during the worst time. I'm supposed to be rehearsing 24/7 with my DJ (Styles Davis) because in the next couple of weeks I should be having showcase sets with many of the major record labels on the east coast. I'm very excited about everything that's going on, but I never get too excited because it is such a long process and so many different channels that have to be passed through. None the less, I’m allowed to be excited because I could have never imagined being this close to my goal of getting a major record deal. Just fact that I am even a consideration is an honor.



Besides that the next big thing that has got me excited is hearing that my homies from 2am Club (Marc and Tyler) will be back in Hollywood from New York in a couple of weeks. I miss those guys like crazy! They're my true brothers and in the midst of me planning a trip to visit them out in New Yiddy, we found out they'd be here (LA) for recording! All things happen 4 a reason. I wish something like that could happen and I could get back to Australia!! HAHA.

The Spader team sent me some of the new Spader Gear and I'm really looking 4ward to rockin it around the Hollywood streets. The weather is getting warmer and warmer so the girls are wearing less and less - ALWAYS A GOOD THING!!



As promised here's an exclusive song and video that I did for the Golden State Warriors (professional basketball team in the states). The song is entitled "The City", produced by Nic Nac. It was an honour to be able to contribute the music and a small performance piece for their highlight reel, I grew up watching them and becoming not only a huge fan of the team, but of the sport. Basketball is my 1st love but music is my baby tho ; )

live, laugh, and love....

-ym

Young Murph - "City Goes Hard"

DJ PERPLEX TOP 5 SPADER TRACKS

DJ Perplex just finished up a show at the Big Day Out along side Lupe Fiasco, Z-Trip and others. 2009 is looking like another big year for the Australian DMC champ as he has shows coming up in Canberra (Feb 6 @ Transit Bar) and Feb 28 @ Empire in Brisbane.

Here are his top 5 tracks for January:


1. Xrabit/DMG$ - "Follow The Leader"

2. Tittsworth - "Tear The Club up (Bird Peterson Remix)"

3. Don Rimini - "Ohow"

4. Birdy Nam Nam - "Love Your Enemy (kill your friend)"

5. AC Slater - "Party Like Us"

SPIT SYNDICATE

At the tender ages of 19 and 20, Nick Lupi and Just Enuf do not share the characteristics typical of up and coming artists. Both rappers display skilful, intelligent rhymes, a strong work ethic and a high-energy, dynamic live show. With their buzz steadily building across the country, the young guns have been dubbed the next big thing by Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods. The duo’s debut album “Towards The Light” is out now!


What are your full names?
Nicholas Mark Lupi and James Dean Boserio.


What do your mates call you?
Lupi or Mark and Bozo or Jimmy.


Where did you guys grow up?
We grew up in the Inner West of Sydney Australia. I'm from a place in the inner west of the best city in the whole wide wide world hey.


What did you want to be when you were a kid?
An adult. Now, I want to be a kid again.


What do you aspire to be?
Successful, wealthy and very well-fed.




What has been a highlight for you two in the last year?
Travelling overseas, signing to Obese Records, and releasing our debut album "Towards the Light".


Describe your outfit for when you go out?
It really depends on what is clean and where we're heading - at the moment I've been thrashing this new leather jacket I copped with a hood on it. Got to keep the cypher complete with a fresh pair of steps. And I don't leave the house without my Jesus piece, straight up.


What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
Reef sandals - not only are they highly practical, they're fly as shit.



What do you love about Spader?
Everything about Spader is bossy and we're all about that - much respect and props to you guys, keep doing it big.


Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Rick Ross.


Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
Our DJ and close friend the don Joyride aka Rowan Dix.

AUSTRALIA DAY

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !!

The Spader team would like to wish you all a Happy Australia Day.
Keep supporting Australian talent in 09!

TITTSWORTHS TOP 5 MOMENTS TOURING AUSTRALIA IN JANUARY 09

Tittsworth's diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend Baltimore Club, rave, house, hip hop and more. He has rocked shows from Beijing to Brazil while finding time to do remixes for the likes of Kanye West and disco legend Grace Jones.

Tittsworth has been touring Australia throughout January, here are his top 5 moments while hanging in OZ.


TOP 5 MOMENTS SPADING IN OZ

1. Avoiding American east coast winter!!

2. Coat of arms damper and moth souflee!!

3. Ice fight at Canberra block party with drunk rich! Lol at Adam Freeland's rider being stolen and then thrown back up

4. Boys Noize + Tittsworth, sold out in brizzy and off the chain!! Don't know how the floor didn't collapse

5. Both the best and worst thing: The exchange rate!!

SAINT MARY'S THRASHES SAN DIEGO

Saint Mary’s men’s basketball team extended its nation-leading win streak to 15 games following a 65-42 win over the San Diego Toreros.

Patrick Mills added 12 points with 5-of-11 shooting from the floor, hitting two 3's from behind the arc.

Keep up the great work Patty !

DJ SKEE TOP 5 SPADER TRACKS

Top 5 tracks on DJ Skee Kiss FM new music show:

1. Eminem "Crack the Bottle"
2. Flo-Rida "Right Round
3. T.I. / Justin Timberlake "Dead & Gone"
4. Keri Hilson/Lil Wayne "Turnin Me On"
5. Akon "Beautiful"

TAKING CARE OF BIZ

MARK JENKINS

Mark Jenkins is an American artist known for the street installations he creates using packing tape. How would a Spader tee look made from packing tape? Might have to wait on that one.

Z-TRIP THE LEGEND

Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification.

No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones and playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed". Now that’s a Spader DJ!

The Spader team was fortunate enough to witness Z-Trip in action at the Transit Bar, Canberra. Below is a pick of the man himself rocking his Spader tee.

RHYME & REASON MAGAZINE SHOOT (FEBRUARY ISSUE)

Rhyme & Reason Magazine is Australia's leading portal into the world of urban music and culture, representing Down Under's largest urban readership along with an international audience spanning more than 40 countries.

Here is a preview from the shoot where the Rhyme & Reason team snuck into an abandoned factory in Alexandria, Syndey.

Look out for the Spader shoot in February's issue of Rhyme & Reason Magazine!

CHE'NELLE

Hey everybody!

First off big up to Spader Clothing! yay! So exciting!
nothing like a little fashion and music ; ) haha

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Che'nelle, I'm an artist signed to Capitol Records, I've been there for three years! Wow time flies!

Anyway!! The past few months have been awesome, I was just in Barbados for the BMA's (music awards) which I felt was such a privilege to be at! I had a chance to collaborate with some of the artists there like Peter Ram who can turn the vibe up more then a notch, he's crazy! lol I love him.

I did a lot of travelling the past year going back and forth to Japan heaps because of the endorsement I did with a lingerie company called peach john. That lead to the release of my new song there called "First Love". I also went back to Malaysia and Australia of course, had to represent! lol

Just before the end of 08 I went to LA and linked up with a bunch of producers and writers - "Stereotypes" who produced 'Damage' for Danity Kane, they were awesome to work with, The Jackie Boys - fabulous writers and so were the - Woodworks whose done stuff for Joe and Jahiem. Colby O'donis wrote a smash hit for me called "Razor" which leaked out !! And I ain't mad haha.
Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma1z5EQ-7Bs

If your wondering why it's called "Stranger" because that was the first version we did, but Akon decided to call it “Razor” so we changed it and took it to a whole new level. If u want to hear that go to my page: myspace.com/chenelleworld - add the song to your page ;) if u like it of course hahaa -

ALRITE! Its 2009 peoples! What’s ahead?? Well a lot! This year is the year! Collaborations, performances and of course more travelling. I'm planing to be constantly writing this year with writers and producers, getting into that new world of just creating and vibing & touring!! I've recently upgraded my equipment too so I'm excited! I'm sure there’s so much more that’s going be happening! ; ))

Keep the positivity up, live life to the fullest, stay productive, focus and treat people the way u want to be treated!!

Make sure you constantly check out what’s new with Spader and support because they got some fresh sh#% hahaha

Lots of love

Che'nelle!

USA SPADER CATALOG 09

All prices in USD.
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AUSTRALIAN SPADER CATALOGUE 09

Spader Clothing Australia summer catalogue.
All prices in Australian dollars.
For orders contact: info@spaderclothing.com

PATRICK MILLS TOP SCORES AGAIN

Saint Mary’s defeated San Francisco 66-54 in a West Coast Conference game from War Memorial Gym. Saint Mary’s improved to 15-1 overall as it extended the nation’s fourth longest winning streak to 12 games.

Patrick Mills led the Saint Mary’s Gaels with 19 points as the sophomore connected on 6-of-13 shots from the floor in the game. Mills hit two threes and converted on 5-of-6 attempts from the foul line. He also added three assists in 29 minutes of action keeping it Spader.

PREVIEW OF 09 SHOOT

PATTY MILLS HITS THE GAME WINNER

Patrick Mills hit a long 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds remaining and finished with a season-high 31 points as Saint Mary's held off archrival Santa Clara in a thrilling 63-62 win.

A raucous standing-room only crowd of more than 3,500 packed into McKeon Pavilion for the televised matchup and fans chanted "Patty! Patty!" after the final buzzer sounded.

What a Spader !

YOUNG MURPH UPDATE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! From YM the Kidd!!

2008 was crazy for me. Looking back on it now, I have to say I've been so blessed to be able to experience the people and places of 08. I lived in 4 different cities, had shows everywhere from Seattle, New York, Atlanta, back to Cali and I went out of the country for my 1st tour in Australia. IT'S BEEN GREAT!! All I have are positive memories of nights with my boys from 2am Club after crazy shows and patting baby kangaroos at the zoo in OZ. Even though some of my memories haven't been so pleasant, I know that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger and I'm going into 2009 stronger than I could have ever imagined...



With that being said, I'm still in the bay recording demo tracks getting ready to go back to Hollywood for the on slot of meetings and label discussions. Things are getting very exciting and I can feel the closeness of success brewing underneath all of this hard work and crazy travelling I've been doing (back and forth from the Bay to LA like 3 times in the last 4 weeks). The life of a true Spader!

Any who, I had a meeting with a really talented and well known director, Colin Tilley, about starting a treatment for a song that I just might let all my Spader homies get a sneak preview of sometimes soon...

But that's for another time!! haha I know I know, teasing sucks right? Oh well, stay tuned and keep it Spader!

Much Love, and please chase your dreams this year

-ym

2AM CLUB UPDATE

Marc Griffin (lead singer) speaks:

2AM for the New Year!!!!

What's up everybody,

2008 has been perhaps the best year of my life. My 2AM Club family and I broke through that unconquerable wall of signed bandom and got a major record deal. It took a lot to get here, and trust me we all know this is only the beginning.

When I think about what I am thankful for from 2008, I realize that whatever my bands level of success, we always have fun together. It has been hard at times, some tempers have flared, but overall we have faith in something we create together, that's what it's all about.
There is something special that happens when a group of people get together and put their team first, I'm so grateful to be a part of that.

I would give a list of our New Years goals but life never seems to work like that, we're just gonna keep writing the best songs we can and see where this crazy ride takes us. Much love to everyone who helped us out this year, fans, friends, and family.

I'll be rooftop NYCing when the ball drops, HOLLAIR!!!!

$XO
Marc Griffin
2AM CLUB

OFFICIAL FIRST EDITION

All prices in Australia dollars - Spader Clothing ships world wide.
For any inquires or orders please email: info@spaderclothing.com

DJ CLARK KENT

DJ Clark Kent is one of the industry's hottest music producers and DJ superstars. Having worked with the likes of The Notorious B.I.G., Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes and The Fugees, he is credited for breaking Jay-Z into the music industry – now that is a Spader!

Clark Kent is also a well known shoe designer and collector, so it was only right that the Spader team asked him for his top 5 tracks and kicks of 2008.

DJ CLARK KENT TOP 5 SPADER KICKS 2008

1. "Birds Nest" Air Force 1 (Black)

2. "112" Air Force 1

3. "Kaws" 1 World Air Force 1 (Never released)

4. "Sheed" 1 World Air Force 1 (White/Red)

5. "Nitro" 1 Word Air Force 1

DJ CLARK KENT TOP 5 SPADER TRACKS 2008

1. Jay-Z ft Santogold - "Brooklyn (We Go Hard)"

2. Wale - "Rediscover Me"

3. G-Unit - "Rider Part 2"

4. Rick Ross ft Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy & Trick Daddy - "Luxury Tax"

5. T.I ft Kanye West, Jay-Z & Lil Wayne - "Swagger Like Us"