When it comes to the music industry there are two types of entertainers. There are those who follow in the footsteps of the great artists from music's past, and those who set a new standard and redefine the industry. When it comes to the talent of Zack Crawford, there is no question that he is re-creating and setting a new standard in the R&B genre.
Zack "Da'Z" Crawford started tailoring his talents at the very young age of seven. From his abilities to write lyrics and perform at large venues, all the way to music production and choreographing his own stage show, Zack Crawford has had the opportunity to share his talents with industry power players such as Ginuwine, Nina Sky, Sammy, SoundTrakk, lead singer Chris from Escape From Earth, P. Diddy, Michael Bivins, Ankrah, Troy Taylor and MORE. Zack has even had the chance to get personal advice from the very successful entrepreneur Sean "P.Diddy" Combs. Ironically enough, later this year making it to the Top 7 finalists out of +550 male singers in Chicago for the exclusive 'Making The Band 4' tryouts with P. Diddy & Mtv. Rewarded with a flight to New York to participate in the new show. Most recently Zack Crawford enrolled in the T.T.U. *Troy Taylor University* Being mentored directly by Troy Taylor/Songbook Entertainment. He is brushing up on his writing/arranging skills so that he is able to compete with the best of the best, and word is "...He isn't very far at all".
With a voice that sets the bar far beyond the industry status quo, its only a surprise to his fans when he packs venues wall to wall for last minute sets squeezed into his tour schedule as a thank you for his hometown following.
As his shows awe the crowd with lyrical and vocal excellence, his ability to move with the music shows apparent with his fully choreographed stage show. Zack's talents are not just seen in his own performances, but his ability to mix written word and breathtaking production is often sought after to lend his abilities to other entertainer's projects.
With the urban music genre rising at an unprecedented rate, Zack's talents set him apart as a rising star in the Chicago entertainment scene. From his ability to open for a platinum artist one night and then travel to a local retirement center to entertain the residents the next day, there is no part of the music industry that Zack doesn't leave the fans without a feeling of true excitement and inspiration.
Zack's passion and love for his music is shown every time he picks up the microphone and/or pen & pad. At a time that the R&B industry needs a talent to lead the way to the top of the charts, Zack "Da'Z" Crawford has graced the scene as the next "BIG THING" from the Midwest. Zack is currently in the studio wrapping up his debut LP and is also honored for the continuous flow of entertainment offers around the world. Zack has many online distribution deal requests as well as national endorsement sponsorship requests pending along with many other entertainment offers. For more information you can contact Zack "Da'Z" Crawford by e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at 224-715-2955. Fans and industry professionals can check out Zacks MySpace fan site at www.Myspace.com/DaZspaceOnline
And as Z always says, "...Until then, See ya' soon world."
THANK YOU LORD, FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE & SONG. I AM AND WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. MY EYES ARE WIDE OPEN FATHER! THANK YOU FOR WALKING WITH ME.
