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CRTFD is a creative content label, a lifestyle, and most importantly, a very close group of friends. Built in Austin, TX, and made up of a handful of talented creators, the CRTFD crew are truly a powerhouse at their core.

For the last couple of years, CRTFD has been moving swiftly with releasing music videos to accompany albums, EP’s, and singles from crew members; Shanzyan and ASH-MAR. The most recent production shot and edited by CRTFD crew member Jessie Rodriguez is for ASH-MAR’s “Zoom”, and is available to view on the CRTFD YouTube channel. You can find the growing catalog of music videos from CRTFD at the end of this article.

What makes this group so special, is that each member all have various roles, and are capable of doing a lot within their own circle to create amazing things. Whether it’s directing, song-writing, production, video shoots, or performing music; this self-efficient group has all the tools of the trade to create highly impressionable art under the CRTFD brand. Members like Jessie and Danny help with creative direction, brand coordination, and videography. Jessie specializes in film, film editing, and photography, and is well known for his work. Members Shanzyan and ASH-MAR write, produce, and perform all of their own original music. ASH-MAR and Shanzyan are long-time friends who both share talents in the rap and pop genres. Though, you shouldn’t place either artist in a box, because they’re both capable of so many different sounds. You can listen to more of their music we put together on a Spotify playlist here.

Aside from the music and creating other content, the CRTFD crew all like to hoop together, throw kick backs, and travel. At the end of the day, the foundation between each of these friends is their undeniable bond as a family. The gang are all very heavily involved in their community and have worked with various other artists working as photographers, producers, photo subjects, or just as over all supportive friends who understand the value of uplifting and bringing positivity to the creative culture that lies within Austin. This humble group of guys serve as very important examples on how to contribute to the greater good in getting to that next level in anything that one chooses to do by simply working together, and investing in one another.

The CRTFD family knows the importance of believing in one another in order to succeed, and relying on their infinite levels of talent to put out truly remarkable work to oncoming fans. The style and grace this group brings forth is infectious. If you aren’t a believer now, you ought to be! CRTFD is here, and they’re only getting started.