http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59487&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.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, 25 Dec 2009 13:33:41 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59487&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.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 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093569&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 23 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Phil Crumar on Rhapsody Online 6093569 tra.6093569 Phil Crumar art.59487 0.99 As It Goes alb.6087160 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/7/1/5/635172_170x170.jpg 2000-01-01 00:00:00.0 2000-05-23 00:00:00.0 true Cornerstone tra.6093569 210000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093569&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093569&variant=data&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093572&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 23 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Phil Crumar on Rhapsody Online 6093572 tra.6093572 Phil Crumar art.59487 0.99 As It Goes alb.6087160 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/7/1/5/635172_170x170.jpg 2000-01-01 00:00:00.0 2000-05-23 00:00:00.0 true Chucklehut tra.6093572 154000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093572&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093572&variant=data&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093571&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 23 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Phil Crumar on Rhapsody Online 6093571 tra.6093571 Phil Crumar art.59487 0.99 As It Goes alb.6087160 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/7/1/5/635172_170x170.jpg 2000-01-01 00:00:00.0 2000-05-23 00:00:00.0 true Wind it Back tra.6093571 218000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093571&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093571&variant=data&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093570&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 23 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Phil Crumar on Rhapsody Online 6093570 tra.6093570 Phil Crumar art.59487 0.99 As It Goes alb.6087160 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/7/1/5/635172_170x170.jpg 2000-01-01 00:00:00.0 2000-05-23 00:00:00.0 true As It Goes tra.6093570 229000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093570&variant=play&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6093570&variant=data&rws=%2Fphil-crumar%2Ftop-tracks.rss