Meet: Julius Wellington aka Spiffy

NAME: Julius Wellington AKA Spiffy

AGE: 26

TALENTS: Lyricist, Rapper, Writer

LOCATION: Sacramento, CA

What new music are you working on currently? 

I am currently working on a project with Producer and friend J. Marcell. We have history from college when we both attended Sacramento State, but recently we were able to collab on a track Called "Zing Zing," which ultimately made us sit down and do a project together. The track did well with 1,000 plays the first week on Soundcloud. After the video dropped we sat and thought about doing a 50/50 album where I would produce 50% of the album with long time friend and label mate of HeadphoneMusik Group, Mazlow, then the other half would be produced by J. Marcell.

Honestly, I heard the different style of beats that he brought to my attention and we just clicked from there. This project is scheduled to drop October 5, the same day as my birthday. I'm excited that this would be my 7th studio album and 5th solo album. I don't have a name for it yet, but I know that something fitting will come soon.

Is the UnderGrads still a group and how has the passing of Darren AKA Savvy affected the group and its music?

The Undergrads are still a group!! Rest in Power to my Brother Darren Savvy Wayne Stowes!! Zayy and I are working diligently on Zayy's new Solo Project. He has some amazing work and of course you know I'm on a few tracks and produced a few tracks as well.

The passing of my Brother Savvy did affect the group in a major way. We took some time away from the music to wrap our heads around his passing. It was crazy not to be able to call or text him, or be in the studio long hours bouncing ideas off of each other. I think it hit us the most when we didn't see him on campus anymore. The music kept going after a while then I dropped a song for him called, "Keep IT Savvy" and then I dropped his lost verse entitled, "Black Man". His verses still speak relevance to this day because our brother was conscience. He taught us with his word and he made sure to tell us in his rhymes and he showed us in his lifestyle.  

You also started your own bow tie fashion company. Tell me more about it.

I recently started a bow tie and accessories line with my father Mr. Victor Wellington Sr. One day, God blessed us with the idea. The company is about one year old and I believe it's time to show the world it's okay to look different. We hand make every bow tie, tie and boutonniere from scratch. They come in a variety of textures and fabrics, such as suede, leather, linen, cashmere, silk and snake skin. We even do baby, child, adult and dog accessories.  

Where can people purchase your bow ties?

People can purchase our bow ties at WellingtonBowties.com on September 5, 2016. 

What made you go into the bow tie making business?

My dad and I always dress up when we go out together. I really learned a lot from my dad about life, but also in the fashion sense. Thinking back, I feel like it was a bonding experience that turned into a business. Trying to make something that was different for ourselves, but when I would wear some of them to work or out with some friends I would get a lot of compliments, so would my father. So, we sat down and came up with a name and started working. Wellington Bowties Work was a given because our last name is Wellington. LOL. 

Who do you want to collaborate with in the future with?

Only my Pops on the bow ties, and maybe Mo's Bows from Shark Tank. In the fashion and the music world, of course Pharrell Williams. Then I would have to say Timbaland because he is one of the greatest producers of all time, The Dream because he has always stayed the same. I like people that are multi-talented, that can balance it all and still be great at everything. That's what Im trying to do myself and it's challenging at the same time.

Who has influenced you throughout your music career? 

My family - seeing how hard they worked for us to live a semi comfortable life. They are the people that can help me through any situation and we have been through it all. I'm musically influenced by my long time friend Markel AKA Mazlow. We have always tried to out do each other in the music since we were 7 years old. I used to listen to NERD when I was young and I was okay with being different . Outkast was the soundtrack to my life. I viewed Andre 3000 and Big Boi as me and Maz, long time friends that create funk any and everyday.  

Follow Julius' journey through his music and fashions:
@hellaspiffyhuh