http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59487&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Fmusic-videos.rssA self-taught musician and emcee, Phil Crumar crafts his own distinct blend of hip-hop and left-field pop, highlighted on his 2000 debut EP <i>As It Was</i> (released on Asphodel). Currently headquartered in San Francisco, Crumar came up in the thriving Go-Go scene of Washington DC, honing his skills as a drummer before tackling full-on production and song composing. To say his sound is "quirky" would be a cheap shot. Crumar's highly original tracks merge thick-bodied beats, obscure keyboard freakouts, playful samples, occasional slack-key guitar, and random electronic nuances to craft a vibe that is simultaneously confusing and inviting. Phil's casual rhyme style suits his densely layered production perfectly, while top-shelf table-tamers Rob Swift and DJ Marz lend a hand on the decks. Keep an eye out for his full-length <i>Thinks It's Cool</i>. - Brolin WinningIndie Rap/Hip-Hopen720Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:33:17 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59487&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Fmusic-videos.rss A self-taught musician and emcee, Phil Crumar crafts his own distinct blend of hip-hop and left-field pop, highlighted on his 2000 debut EP <i>As It Was</i> (released on Asphodel). Currently headquartered in San Francisco, Crumar came up in the thriving Go-Go scene of Washington DC, honing his skills as a drummer before tackling full-on production and song composing. To say his sound is "quirky" would be a cheap shot. Crumar's highly original tracks merge thick-bodied beats, obscure keyboard freakouts, playful samples, occasional slack-key guitar, and random electronic nuances to craft a vibe that is simultaneously confusing and inviting. Phil's casual rhyme style suits his densely layered production perfectly, while top-shelf table-tamers Rob Swift and DJ Marz lend a hand on the decks. Keep an eye out for his full-length <i>Thinks It's Cool</i>. - Brolin Winning