ROYCE THE CHOICE

We took some time out to interview the nothing shy of promising artist you'll want to discover today and no later Royce The Choice. With his natural charisma and quite frankly amazing talent. You'll want to play his songs over and over again.

What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
When I was a kid I actually dreamed of being of a being a football player. Specifically a quarter back for the 49ers. Crazy enough I got so into it I wore a helmet almost everyday. I'm pretty sure people thought something was wrong with me.

What are you doing now in your life?
The most important thing going on my life is living. It may sound silly, but there's a lot of people when you look around that aren't living. Aside from that I'm building my brand, expanding my voice and making sure the proper messages are getting out.

What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the entertainment industry?
The easiest thing you can do an manage in this industry is being yourself. It's much harder to practice being what people expect you to be or want you to be.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
Honestly real life situations, the people surrounding me more so. There's nothing like being around people who have the same goals as well as ambitions to achieve as me. So if ever I get of track I can look to the left and right of me and be map quested back.

Describe your style to us?
I think of my style like your bag of favorite candy you never know which ones going to pour out LOL, but you like em' all the same. I just try an provide complexity and versatility overall in whatever I do.

What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
It's funny because me and my bro GMK was just talking about this and I would have to say I'd love to see stone wash come back. I'm a big denim fan and I think that was some of the freakiest denim of it's time.

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
I'd probably have to say my grandfather. Musically because of the standard that he set while being around great musicians of his time and outside of that always having inspirational talks.

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
Seriously just anyone who represents the Skymen brand and I believe everyone in the world will feel the same way real soon.


ROYCE THE CHOICE

SPADER IN THE MAKING

FOLLOW KANYE

If your a Kanye West fan and haven't started following him on twitter now is the time to do so. Kanye is putting up a new track off his album every Friday (free download or preview) for the coming weeks before he launches his album. He announces when the tracks are up via his twitter page so be the first to get the news through twitter!



KANYE WEST TWITTER

DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

1. Barbara Streisand (Original Mix) Ducksauce

2. Take Over Control (Original Mix) Afrojack Ft. Eva Simmons

3. KNAS (Original Mix) Steve Angello

4. Gotta Move (Original Mix) Koen Groeneveld

5. XTC (Riva Starr Cut) Butch


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JAY-Z + U2

We got the good news yesterday that U2 will be touring Australia in December with support from Jay-Z! This will be hands down the biggest concert of 2010 in Australia and tickets will sell out fast, we hope to see you there!



Live Nation Global Touring and Michael Coppel have today confirmed that U2 will end the year with live dates in New Zealand and Australia. The U2 360° Tour will visit Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and the tour also includes U2's first Perth date since Popmart in 1998.



Additional reserved seat tickets also available starting at $99.90. Tickets for the U2 performances in Australia and New Zealand will go on sale Friday, September 3rd at all usual outlets.


INFO ON TOUR HERE

BOY

The new kiwi film BOY is one movie that you have to see! We had been waiting for this one to come out for a while and finally got to see it last night, it had a lot of funny moments plus just as many sad. Rush from the Spader team was quoted saying "one of the best movies i've ever seen".

FOLLOW SPADER

Keep in the loop with all things Spader related on twitter as we go into summer with a bang.
Regular updates and exclusive deals are given out via the Spader twitter page. Follow the Spader movement now.



FOLLOW SPADER HERE

ROGER FEDERER MAGIC

Roger Federer show's off his magic not once, but TWICE!

SALE SALE SALE SALE

BUY SPADER ONLINE HERE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

We haven't had a "photo of the week" in a long time on the Spader blog, as soon as we came across this image it had to take out this weeks prize.

SECRET TO SUCCESS

TYGA

We had a photo shoot with Tyga back in 2007 when he was an unsigned artist hanging out in LA pushing his mixtapes. It's great to see his success and how Tyga's turned his dreams into reality. Below is the new smash 'Deuces" featuring Chris Brown & Kevin McCall. Great photography in the video!











SPADER SHOP

END OF WINTER SALE!

This is the first time Spader has had a winter sale so get in while stock lasts. ALL Spader items ( hoodies, t-shirts, singlets, money clips) are ON SALE now, here is what's going down.

MENS & WOMENS HOODIES
Were $110
Now $69.95
# limited hoodies left in womens range






MENS & WOMENS T-SHIRTS
Were $60
Now $39.95






MENS & WOMENS SINGLETS
Were $50
Now $29.95






LEATHER MONEY CLIPS
Were $50
Now $39.95






SPADER ONLINE SHOP

NEW ISSUE OF ACCLAIM

Our favorite Aussie mag "Acclaim" has released it's latest issue with a bunch of great interviews, features and fashion tips. To find out what's the latest in the streets pick up Acclaim and stay in the loop.



ACCLAIM

DJ JARED DE VEER TOP 5

1. KNAS - Steve Angello

2. Block Off - Takeshy Kurosawa

3. Gotta Move - Koen Groeneveld

4. I’ll Be There - Afrojack, Gregor Salto

5. One (Your Name) - Swedish House Mafia

DJ JARED DER VEER

2AM CLUB TOUR

2AM Club has some serious shows coming up as they boys tour around the US and support Mike Posner in the coming months. We've got a list of the shows below so If you happen to be in town make sure you get along to the gig!



13 Aug 2010 3:00 P
98PXY Rochester Concert Rochester, NY

15 Aug 2010 7:00 P
Music Farm w/ Chiddy Bang Charleston, SC

18 Aug 2010 7:00 P
Cat's Cradle w/ Chiddy Bang Carborro, NC

20 Aug 2010 5:00 P
Miami University Welcome Back Concert Oxford, OH

21 Aug 2010 6:00 P
MTV U VMA Tour Six Flags St Louis St Louis, MO

22 Aug 2010 6:00 P
MTV U VMA Tour Six Flags Great America Chicago, IL

24 Aug 2010 7:00 P
Highline Ballroom w/ Chiddy Bang New York, NY

26 Aug 2010 6:00 P
MTV U VMA Tour Six Flags New England Springfield,

27 Aug 2010 6:00 P
MTV U VMA Tour Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson, NJ

29 Aug 2010 6:00 P
MTV U VMA Tour Six Flags Over Georgia Atlanta, GA

2 Sep 2010 7:00 P
TLA w/ Chiddy Bang Philadelphia, PA

3 Sep 2010 7:00 P
Goucher College - Pearlston Lawn Baltimore, MD

9 Sep 2010 8:00 P
Abercrombie & Fitch Charity Event New Albany, OH

10 Sep 2010 10:00 P
Rensselaer College Troy, NY

14 Sep 2010 6:30 P
House of Blues Sunset Strip w/ Mike Posner and more Hollywood, CA

16 Sep 2010 7:00 P
The Fillmore w/ Mike Posner and more San Francisco, CA

18 Sep 2010 7:00 P
House of Blues Las Vegas w/ Mike Posner and more Las Vegas, NV

20 Sep 2010 6:30 P
House of Blues Houston w/ Mike Posner and more Houston, TX

21 Sep 2010 8:30 P
House of Blues Dallas w/ Mike Posner and more Dallas, TX

22 Sep 2010 7:00 P
House of Blues New Orleans w/ Mike Posner and more New Orleans, LA

26 Sep 2010 7:00 P
House of Blues Myrtle Beach w/ Mike Posner and more Myrtle Beach, SC

30 Sep 2010 7:00 P
Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre w/ Mike Posner and more Indianapolis,

1 Oct 2010 7:00 P
The Pageant w/ Mike Posner and more St. Louis, MO

3 Oct 2010 7:00 P
House of Blues Cleveland w/ Mike Posner and more Cleveland, OH

6 Oct 2010 7:00 P
Theater of Living Arts w/ Mike Posner and more Philadelphia, PA

11 Oct 2010 7:00 P
House of Blues Boston w/ Mike Posner and more Boston, MA

12 Oct 2010 7:00 P
Irving Plaza w/ Mike Posner and more New York, NY

13 Oct 2010 6:30 P
The Stone Pony w/ Mike Posner and more Asbury Park, NJ

15 Oct 2010 5:30 P
Mod Club Theater w/ Mike Posner and more Toronto, ON

2AM CLUB

RAY BANS

"Ray Bans on about to get busy" - The Cataracs.
Summer is around the corner and we are deciding on what Ray Bans to rock down to the beach.




















RAY BAN

ONE FOR THE BLOG

Can he do this twice?

NEW KANYE VIDEO

This is why we love Kanye, he never fails to keep pushing the limits and creativity with his art. Keen to hear your feedback on this one Spaders?

SPADER BASEBALL HATS COMING SOON

Did someone say Spader baseball hats? Yes indeed, we will be launching a range of baseball & trucker hats this Spring, keep an eye out for the releases as they are dropping shortly!





SPADER

OMAR MUSA IN GERMANY

QBN boy Omar Musa just got back from a show in Germany where he was on stage with award winning saxophone player Soweto Kinch + supporting the legendary Gil Scott Heron. Omar was performing tracks from his debut album and poetry pieces all while looking super smooth in his black "Wall" tee.











PURCHASE WALL TEE HERE

OMAR MUSA

DJ SAMRAI

What did you dream of being when you were a kid?
Not sure what i wanted to be when i was a kid, i knew from when i was about 13 that i wanted to be a dj. Later on i would go to u18 events and i would watch the djs. I never actually wanted to compete in competitions or even wanting National scratching titles. I just wanted to dj on the weekends in a nightclub.

What are you doing now in your life?
Still djing heavy, but producing a lot more in my spare time. Its not something im passionate about, but i have a knack for making music. I been helping a lot of the local artists like Motley, figkidd and Nate Wade push their music to the masses. I still enjoy doing shows though.



What has been the best advice given to you to about surviving the entertainment industry?
I have two good ones i think about a lot.

1. Sometimes you need to starve to eat - Dj Nino Brown

2. A real dj works 364 days a year - Dj Kid Capri

Where do you get your inspiration from?
It comes from within, either you got it, or you dont, and from the first time i touched a turntable i knew i wanted to change everything i had previously seen or heard. Give me any piece of music or equipment and ill give you something dope without any thought. Its all natural.



Describe your style to us?
Fast paced, highly skilled energetic madness.

Describe your clothing outfit when you go out?
I'm hip hop Fresh & Clean, I like my own style, and I aint into the conventional ie id rather my Nike Flights or Jordans then A1's like I always see. And Now I'm feeling so Spader Fresh.



What item of clothing would you like to see brought back?
lol, them old skool brightly colored puma and Adidas tracksuits. With the fat gold chain, fat laces, bucket hats.

Who is a person that has been an inspiration to you?
Dj craze

Who is the ultimate Spader to you?
Will Smith 100%..lol


DJ SAMRAI

Kanye speaks to Rolling Stone