Here stands a man openly flawed and encumbered with life’s immeasurable expectations, but he’s also a devoted man of God striving for grace.  Joshua Crum – just call him J. Crum – speed-raps his feverish words alongside echoing beats and riffs usually coupled with harder rock styles, and counters the intensity with smooth, lingering hooks. Detroit-born and Omaha-based Crum’s inspirational tracks reflect a man bound to his faith, family and fans but with a grittiness churning through time and measures. 
Crum’s newest EP, Flawed, is a seven-track whirlwind of tightly wound introspective jams. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Rick Carson (Terrace Martin’s Velvet Portraits) and produced by Tory Hooks, the rapper’s expansive palette dabs subtle, diverse influences: Florence + The Machine, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, even Fall Out Boy. Like in his debut release Black Sheep, Crum’s rapid delivery challenges the listener to not only keep pace, but also to be uplifted to a more profound, evocative message.   
“I felt like I’ve grown a lot artistically between Black Sheep and Flawed,” Crum said. “I tried to find the beauty in one’s own vulnerability. I feel I went even deeper into that vulnerability and communicated in a relatable way.”
In the hyper-focused “Monster,” Crum’s crescendo is in the haunting lyrics juxtaposed by the universality of the sentiment “….or do I turn the other cheek….I guess we’re gonna see.” And, just like that, Crum keeps us guessing in sound, styles and his very foundation.

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This emcee prides himself on sharing his perspective on life and creating a relatable basis for his fans. Whether he is shedding light on life's challenges or creating an uptempo vibe to get your head bobbing, Greco will undoubtedly provide an outlet for the listener to fully emerge themself in. Drawing inspiration from his childhood experiences he began writing during his youth. Poetry became a staple for his self-expression and after time evolved into a passion for song writing and lyrics. What started as lunchroom freestyles became self produced songs and intricate rhyme schemes. Greco would sneak in to venues on open mic nights at 16 as a way to share his music. Freestyle battle competitions became the first true testament to his drive, as he would challenge and face anyone whom he felt was better than him. Classic rock and early 90's hip-hop are at the core of his passion for music and can often be heard in his translation of song. Combining the unique element of storytelling with his desire to discuss thought provoking topics, Greco paints elaborate pictures that are as colorful as they are soulful. "I want my listeners to feel like they know who I am after they have heard my music. If I can affect even one person's life with my music then all of my hard work has paid off."

I'm a passionate artist lead by God to give hope to a dark world. Starting at home first GB2G

Deonte Smith
Born: Los Angeles, California
Current: Sioux City, Iowa

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