Monster

We don't come in when the Streetlights on! FØSTERS & Dru Bex joins J. Crum stand with no fear on this one! This is the anthem!

Streetlights (feat. FØSTERS & Dru Bex)

J. Crum's new brand new EP titled. "Flawed" drops 8/4/2017. Flawed is the follow-up for J. Crum's award-nominated album Black Sheep. Flawed was mixed and mastered by Grammy nominated engineer Rick Carson of Make Believe Studios (Terrace Martin's Velvet Portraits). Crum landed guest features from the talented Dru Bex, the FOSTERS, Jus B, Mola-B and more. Flawed also features the critically acclaimed single "Monster" that was released in April 2017. Crum also worked closely with producer Tory Hooks who produced every track on the project.

To explain J. Crum's sound take a foundation of hip-hop and add influences of rock, jazz, pop, and indie styles. The inspiration for the Omaha, NE based rapper is widespread, ranging from Florence + The Machine to Lupe Fiasco; from Kanye West to Fall Out Boy. J Crum's faith, diversity and passion has always been the driving force in creating powerful counterculture music for his generation.

Flawed will be available for purchase and stream at every online distributor on August 4, 2017. Shows planned for October 2017. For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview, please contact joshua@officialjcrum.com.

Called (feat. Jus B & Jessica Crum)

Keep Rising (feat. Mola-B)

You Are

Placebos

Falling Skies

No Way (feat. T - Vision)

What You Want (feat. Eric Heron)

Villains (feat. Big Wade)

Vigilantes

ALRIGHT (feat. Jessica Crum)

MADE FOR THIS (feat. nobigdyl.)

LIL BIRD

UNFAMILIAR

ELEVATE (feat. MontyTheHokage)

VAGABONDS (feat. Phil J)

LOST & FOUND (feat. Jarry Manna)

WASTE MY TIME (feat. Lael Turner)

WALKING (feat. Big Yae)

WHATS IT GONNA TAKE

CHAOS

INVISIBLE

THE END. (feat. Jessica Crum)

RUMBLE

NAPALM

ONCE UPON A TIME (feat. Kham)

JUMP

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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