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CRAW Bio:
Craw (formerly Crawdad) is an American Hip Hop artist from Ventura, California. At a young age, he began writing and rapping and his passion for the culture has ensued sense. In 2008 Craw united with Producer Jim Claytor of Venice Beach, CA. Their first collaborative effort was an extended play released in 2009 titled “The Underground Perspective”.
2010 saw the release of Craw’s extended play “The Art of Making Flowetry”. This EP included production from several different producers from all over the world.
Throughout his life, Craw battled many demons. He attended six different high schools before ultimately dropping out. In September of 2011 after enduring the loss of several close friends, he accomplished the largest feat of his life, getting clean.
His new life decisions granted him unparalleled momentum and in 2011 Craw co-founded the group Character Assassins alongside San Francisco rapper Shizzy. Character Assassins released their first project “Sinnocent” in 2012. 2012 also saw the release of Craw’s “Complex”. An extended play featuring a series of narrative a’capaellas between each track.
In 2013 Character Assassins released their second effort, “Heartbreak Hip Hop & Junkie Jams”, this album featured the likes of Slaine (of La Coka Nostra), King Magnetic (of AOTP), Randola (of Randam Luck), AIMS, Skinny Cavallo & more.
Following HHH & JJ the crew began working with Matty Trump (Kelly Clarkson, Jadakiss, Styles P, Action Bronson, Sammy Adams, Slaine, AZ, Fat Joe) to embark on their debut studio album “Disasterpiece”.
In 2013 Craw released his “Back II the Rhyme” EP which included his single “Where the Moon Stays” which peaked at #3 on the Rap Attack Nationwide College Radio Charts after being ranked on the top 40 charts for nearly 6 consecutive months. 2013 also saw the release of a collaborative effort between Craw & Hollywood producer, Organ Grinder, titled “Ology”.
In 2014 Character Assassins released their first single from their debut album Disasterpiece titled “Paper Shredders” Featuring Chino XL and produced by Matty Trump. The song received spins nationwide and peaked at #2 on the Rap Attack Nationwide College Radio Charts. In 2014 Craw won the award for Best Hip Hop Artist of 2014 at the Ventura County Music Awards alongside a talented roster of various other winners, including the legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy.
As this pattern of constant catalog building continues, Craw is set to release his debut studio album, Escape Artist, produced by Matty Trump in fall of 2015. Prior to its release, this album was nominated for “Album of the Year” by the Ventura County Music Awards, and the single Target Practice featuring Blueprint debuted at #4 on the Rap Attack Nationwide College Radio Charts in June of 2015.
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