Deltron 3030
| Deltron 3030 | |
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| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | 75 Ark Records |
| Members | Dan the Automator Del the Funky Homosapien Kid Koala |
Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien (portraying the character 'Deltron Zero' for the project) and DJ Kid Koala. Their work features many other artists as well, all taking on various futuristic pseudonyms.
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History [edit]
Deltron 3030 [edit]
The group's debut album Deltron 3030, released on May 23, 2000, is a concept album set in the year 3030 that tells of the fight by Deltron Zero (Del's alter ego) against huge corporations that rule the universe. The lyrics were written in less than two weeks and are characterized by extravagant allusions to futuristic outer-space themes in the tradition of Afrofuturist works by Sun Ra and George Clinton. Many samples originated with the contemporary French classical composer William Sheller.
Following the release of the album, all three members worked on the Gorillaz' self-titled debut album.
Deltron Event II [edit]
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Deltron 3030's second album will be titled Deltron Event II.[1] Production was well underway in 2004.[2] According to Kid Koala's website, he finished the turntable portions of the album in May 2006.[3] Dan the Automator predicted in 2008 that the album would be released that year or the next.[4]
In November 2006, Del told IGN that four songs for Event II were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out."[5] Dan the Automator stated that the recording of the new album would probably be completed by December 2006, and that it would be released in 2007.[4] However, the album was then delayed until "sometime in 2008". In March 2008, Del told the News-Observer that "Kid Koala and Automator already finished the production. It's done. So, it's just up to me to write [the lyrics]."[6]
During XM 66 RAW's Subsoniq in April 2008, Del was asked about the progress of the album. He stated that he has written six songs so far and that it shouldn't be long before the album is completed.[7]
In an August 2010 interview with Melancholy Native blogger Triassic, Del commented on the album again. He said that "it's just about finished actually."[8]
In February 2011, Del commented to Westword.com, "now the lyrics are done for second event. I just have to lay the recordings, which won't take long".[9]
In April 2011, Del is interviewed in a RasputinMusic.com video, and says that he is currently recording his parts for the album. He comments "I was just in the studio with Dan last week. The only reason I'm not in there now, is because his basement had hella dusty instruments and stuff, and it made me hella sick, so I couldn't stay there. But I'm almost well now, so it's gonna be finished pretty soon, you feel me?".[10] In an interview with The Capital Times published in June 2011, Del said the album should be out before the end of 2011.[11]
In October 2011, on his Twitter account, Kid Koala (@therealkidkoala) stated "finished final deltron turntable sessions at 7 am this morning. very excited about this record."
In November 2011, Del the funky homosapien commented on his Facebook page on a photo of himself and Dan the Automator, claiming "The album is done, Kid Koala put the final scratches/touches on it. Will probably be out sometime next year once the logistics are all figured out. Peace".
On January 18, 2012, Del released a video stating that Deltron Event II was completed and will be released very soon.[12]
On February 2, 2012, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery updated their blog with information about a Positive Contact box set containing a special edition beer and exclusive remixes from the new album, ostensibly for release in May 2012.[13]
On March 2, 2012, Deltron 3030 released "Bioscientists", their first new song in nearly 12 years. It was later confirmed that the song will not appear on Deltron Event II.
On May 1 of 2012, Del the Funky Homosapien announced on his Facebook page that there is not yet an official release date for Event II, that there are "a lot of logistics to work out," but promised that it is coming out, and when there is a date, "you will know."[14]
On June 11, 2012, Deltron 3030 performed at the Luminato festival in Toronto, Ontario, a show that Kid Koala dubbed the Deltron Event II World Premiere.[15] The group played with a full horn, strings, and rhythm section conducted by Dan the Automator, premiered ten songs from Deltron Event II, and revealed the visual style of the new album. In accordance with Del's statement that "3030 actually was one event, but these events can span centuries,"[16] Event II will take place in the year 4010.
On June 12, 2012, it was announced by Dan the Automator that the album is finished with "small touchups" and would likely be released in September 2012.[17]
On July 11, 2012, the group announced at Ottawa Bluesfest that the album will be released in November 2012.
On August 30, Kid Koala told This Is Cabaret that "we were in LA last week doing the final mastering session of the album. We’ve begun touring the new material in North America as well. We plan to have singles out in September with the album release shortly after that. We are just finalizing everything with the label/distributor now."[18]
On September 15, 2012, Deltron 3030 headlined at the So-Gnar Shredded Beats event in Denver, CO at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom.
On November 8, 2012, Del the Funkee Homosapien announced at a concert in Asheville, NC that the album was "in limbo" currently due to legal matters. A speculative future release date was not given.
On November 21, 2012, Kid Koala announced at a concert in Brooklyn, NY that the album was going to be released by EMI and would be coming out in the spring of 2013.[citation needed]
On January 15, 2013, Deltron 3030 posted the first single from Event II, titled, 'Pay the Price'.
On March 5, 2013, Kid Koala tweeted that Event II is set for a June 2013 release.
Discography [edit]
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US [19] |
US R&B [20] |
US Indie [21] |
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| 2000 | Deltron 3030
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194 | 90 | 18 | |||||
| 2013 | Deltron Event II
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TBR | TBR | TBR | |||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
References [edit]
- ^ Haering, Bradley (March 12, 2008 (updated October 12, 2008)). "FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The funky homosapien returns, but worth it?". The Daily Aztek. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008
- ^ "Automator Enjoys 'Omakase,' Remixes Beck". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ a b "Dan the Automator Remixes the Blue Angels". 10 Zen Monkeys. 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Jim Durig and Will Fry. "Del Q&A". Music.ign.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Even more drama than SoapNet[dead link]
- ^ XM 66 RAW's Subsoniq program, April 2008
- ^ R. Manda (2010-08-11). "The Melancholy Native: My Interview With: Del The Funky Homosapien". Triassicsquints.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ Del the Funky Homosapien on the things lacking in hip-hop today, Gorillaz and cassette tapes[dead link]
- ^ Del the Funky Homosapien. "Del the Funky Homosapien". Rasputin Music. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ ANDY DOWNING (2011-06-15). "Del the Funky Homosapien evolves past negative influences". Host.madison.com. Retrieved 2012-01-19. Text " The Capital Times " ignored (help); Text " adowning@madison.com " ignored (help)
- ^ Del the Funky Homosapien - 1/18/2012 Update (Life, Deltron II, New Projects, Pet Peeves, Etc.) Youtube
- ^ "http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/positive-contact-a-collision-of-hip-hop-beer-cider-and-culinary-exploration.htm". Dogfish.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "Yo not sure where...". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "http://kidkoala.com/tour/deltron-3030-luminato-festival". Kidkoala.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ "http://music.ign.com/articles/747/747645p4.html". Music.ign.com. 2006-11-28. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ Harling, Danielle (2012-06-12). "Dan The Automator & Del The Funky Homosapien Aiming For September Release Date For "Deltron 3030" Sequel | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ Milazzo, Franco (2012-08-30). "Making Records: DJ Kid Koala Brings Vaudeville Show To The UK". Thisiscabaret.com. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/300736/deltron+3030/chart
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/300736/deltron+3030/chart?f=333
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/300736/deltron+3030/chart?f=326
Release date for Event ii is the summer
External links [edit]
- Hieroglyphics.com's Deltron 3030 page
- Video: Deltron Event II Recording Session | The Find Magazine
- Deltron 3030 on Twitter
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