Spinz

Scott Lykins, professionally known as Spinz, is a multi talented rapper, producer, actor and athlete born in Oxnard, California. A former member of Hollywood bad boy Brad Renfro entourage and the former frontman of the legendary L.A. band Dirt Farmers. Spinz in his early career was known for his cameos in independent movies and for his unforgettable stage performances and antics.
Spinz is currently known for his work with hip hop producers such as Georgia Anne Muldrow, Koolade and legendary techno DJ and producer Umek on his self owned independent record label Vibra Music Group. In 2007 he was named to magazine's "Next 1000" artists list alongside Amy Winehouse , Souljah Boy and others. Spinz has released 2 commercially successful solo albums, Spinz Life, Love and the Low End in 2007 and This Is What It Feels Like in 2009 which features songs in 5 different languages. In 2010 "Rosa Espanola" was the first song Spinz recorded and released in Spanish.
Spinz 2011 single "Gamez Featuring Famous Fame" was featured on ESPN Sports Center, UFC Highlights Show and has remained #1 on Reverbnation.com Charts for the longest running time in site history, the song was also mastered at Abbey Road Studios. Spinz appears in the upcoming movie "Shanghai Gypsy" directed by Marko Nabersnik where Spinz plays a prisoner in 1950's Sarajevo, the movie is set for release in Early 2012.
History
Awards and achievements
Spinz song "Simple Man Ft. Frenkie and Ariano", taken from This Is What It Feels Like LP was featured on “Soul Assassins.com” by DJ Muggs on 10 February 2010.
Ready Steady Ft. Jacuzzy GARAGEBAND.COM "Song of the Week"
Mixtapes
*2007: Vibra Music Group 2008 Vibra Music Group
Singles
*2009: "1 In A Million Ft. Koolade" 12" (Prod. Koolade) b/w “Simple Man Ft. Frenkie and Ariano, Ready Steady Ft. Jacuzzy Prod. Umek
*2011: "Round Tha World Ft.Big Shug" Digital (Prod. Filiblunt)
*2011: "Gamez Ft.Famous Fame" 7" (Prod. DJ LKB)
Appearances
2003
*"Jealous Fools" (High Life Kingz - World Wasn’t Ready)
*"Lyrical Intoxications (High Life Kingz " feat. Spinz, Charlie Glide")
2004
*"Upright Animals" (Frodad Band, Brad Renfro)
2005
*"Classified" (Foundation - FND)
2006
*"It All Counts" (Georgia Anne Muldrow, Dudley Perkins, Illicit Child)
2007
*"Protected" (LMNO)
2008
*"Amongst Kingz" (MED, Illicit Child)
2009
*"Key ingredients" (MC Popay)
2010
*"Next Level" (Kid Pex - Tschunrap)
2011
*"Teehahacee" (Thymos')
 
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