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-S.P.S: "Second Place SuX"

AKA: (Earl Mike II)

He has been dj'ing for 15 years in the style of turntablism, hip hop, 
hardcore scratching, and experimental scratch compositions.
Birthplace:  Honolulu Hawaii
Crew Affiliations: FaderBallistix, 1200 Hobos, X:144 and SPS, Voicebox 
Graffiti.
Years DJing:  15 years
Years Battling: Started in 1998 to current
Style:  Turntablism, Hip Hop, scratching, experimental scratch
compositions, and production

SPS began his journey through music when he found an interest in hip
hop while living overseas in Berlin Germany.  Later, he moved to 
Orlando, FLorida, where he linked up with J-Storm and was introduced 
to the art of turntablism. Noticing SPS' determination and unique musical 
creativeness, and ambidextrious style, he was asked to join the 1200 
HOBOS Crew, which was originated by Mr.Dibbs.  After gaining local 
notariety, he entered larger scale battles such as DMC, Vestax, and ITF.  
In the Year 2002, SPS joined forces with Faderballistix.


Influences:
Magic Mike, DJ Scratch, Jam Master Jay, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Premier, DJ
2Tuff, Pete Rock, Grand Master Flash, J-Storm, Mr. Dibbs,Dj Dolo, Invizbl 
Skratch Piklz, X-ecutioners, Allies, Faderballistix, Beat Junkies, Shotgun, 
Dj Sureshot,Dj Spade 1, Van Tell, and the whole universe of musical 
geniuses.

SPS continues to expand in the battle scene,currently,holding
southeastern battle titles in a grip for two years straight.  This is only the 
beginning of much more to come from a guy who seems to evolve and
innovate new ideas.

Current Projects:
SPS (Second Place Sucks Vol. 1) Battle Break Record, Mood Swings EP,
Bounty Hunter Project , X:144 and SPS tour spring/summer 2006

Most Memorable DJ Moment:

Winning the Technics Southeast DMC Regional Title, 2004. The set was
aggressive, funky, and musical. Practicing hard, Finally Paid Off!!

Battle Stats:

1998: Vestax USA Finalist, Los Angeles, CA
1998: ITF Southeastern Regional competitor, GAinesville, FL
1998: Scribble Jam Competitor, Cincinnati, OH
2001: DMC Regional 3rd Place, Atlanta, GA
2002: B-Boy Masters Pro-Am Champion, Miami, FL
2003: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Orlando, FL
2003: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Miami, FL
2003: B-Boy Masters Pro-Am Champion, Miami, FL
2004: DMC Southeast Regional Champion,Jacksonville, FL
2004: DMC USA Finalist, Los Angeles, CA
2004: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Miami, FL
2004: DMC, USA Supremacy, Quarter Finalist, NYC, NY
2005: Breaklanta 6 Champion, Atlanta, GA
2005: DMC Southeast Regional Champion
2005: DMC Finalist NYC, NY
2005: Guitar Center District Florida Champion

Groups opened for:

Outkast
X-Men"X-ecutioners"
LL Cool J
Josh Martinez
Sage Francis
Phife Dog (Tribe Called Quest)
Black Sheep
Funkstrung
Jeru the Damaja
2 Mex
Pharoah Monch
Planet Asia
Mars Ill
Sol-illaquists of Sound
De La Soul
Murs
Mystic Journeymen
Guru
ASAMOV
The Perceptionist
Psyche Origami



	-S.P.S: "Second Place SuX" AKA: (Earl Mike II) He has been dj'ing for 15 years in the style of turntablism, hip hop, hardcore scratching, and experimental scratch compositions. Birthplace: Honolulu Hawaii Crew Affiliations: FaderBallistix, 1200 Hobos, X:144 and SPS, Voicebox Graffiti. Years DJing: 15 years Years Battling: Started in 1998 to current Style: Turntablism, Hip Hop, scratching, experimental scratch compositions, and production SPS began his journey through music when he found an interest in hip hop while living overseas in Berlin Germany. Later, he moved to Orlando, FLorida, where he linked up with J-Storm and was introduced to the art of turntablism. Noticing SPS' determination and unique musical creativeness, and ambidextrious style, he was asked to join the 1200 HOBOS Crew, which was originated by Mr.Dibbs. After gaining local notariety, he entered larger scale battles such as DMC, Vestax, and ITF. In the Year 2002, SPS joined forces with Faderballistix. Influences: Magic Mike, DJ Scratch, Jam Master Jay, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Premier, DJ 2Tuff, Pete Rock, Grand Master Flash, J-Storm, Mr. Dibbs,Dj Dolo, Invizbl Skratch Piklz, X-ecutioners, Allies, Faderballistix, Beat Junkies, Shotgun, Dj Sureshot,Dj Spade 1, Van Tell, and the whole universe of musical geniuses. SPS continues to expand in the battle scene,currently,holding southeastern battle titles in a grip for two years straight. This is only the beginning of much more to come from a guy who seems to evolve and innovate new ideas. Current Projects: SPS (Second Place Sucks Vol. 1) Battle Break Record, Mood Swings EP, Bounty Hunter Project , X:144 and SPS tour spring/summer 2006 Most Memorable DJ Moment: Winning the Technics Southeast DMC Regional Title, 2004. The set was aggressive, funky, and musical. Practicing hard, Finally Paid Off!! Battle Stats: 1998: Vestax USA Finalist, Los Angeles, CA 1998: ITF Southeastern Regional competitor, GAinesville, FL 1998: Scribble Jam Competitor, Cincinnati, OH 2001: DMC Regional 3rd Place, Atlanta, GA 2002: B-Boy Masters Pro-Am Champion, Miami, FL 2003: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Orlando, FL 2003: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Miami, FL 2003: B-Boy Masters Pro-Am Champion, Miami, FL 2004: DMC Southeast Regional Champion,Jacksonville, FL 2004: DMC USA Finalist, Los Angeles, CA 2004: Hip-Hop Elements Throwdown Champion, Miami, FL 2004: DMC, USA Supremacy, Quarter Finalist, NYC, NY 2005: Breaklanta 6 Champion, Atlanta, GA 2005: DMC Southeast Regional Champion 2005: DMC Finalist NYC, NY 2005: Guitar Center District Florida Champion Groups opened for: Outkast X-Men"X-ecutioners" LL Cool J Josh Martinez Sage Francis Phife Dog (Tribe Called Quest) Black Sheep Funkstrung Jeru the Damaja 2 Mex Pharoah Monch Planet Asia Mars Ill Sol-illaquists of Sound De La Soul Murs Mystic Journeymen Guru ASAMOV The Perceptionist Psyche Origami