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Del the Funky Homosapien is an alternative hip-hop artist. Del was born Teren Delvon Jones, August 12, 1972, in Oakland, California. Del was part of his cousin Ice Cube’s backing band Da Lench Mob and made his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here, with support from his cousin in 1991. Critics and fans had mixed opinions about the album, many feeling that Del’s and Cube’s styles weren’t an ideal match. Del decided to part ways with his cousin for his next album, No Need for Alarm, which allowed him to find his own style and subject matter, and also start his own crew, Hieroglyphics.
In 1996, Del was ready to release his Future Development album. However, just before its release, Del was released from his recording contract with Elektra Records. Around this same time, Souls of Mischief, Extra Prolific and Casual (all members of Del’s Hieroglyphics group) were all released from their recording contracts with Jive Records. Frustrated, Del and the rest of Hieroglyphics decided to start their own record label, called Hieroglyphics Imperium. Because of the problems with Elektra, Future Development was available only on cassette via the Hieroglyphics website for a time, until its eventual widespread release on CD in 2002, six years after its proposed release date.
The mistreatment of Del & Hieroglyphics by their record labels became infamous in hip-hop circles, as a perfect example of “industry rule #4080” (record company people are shady).
In 1996, Del was ready to release his Future Development album. However, just before its release, Del was released from his recording contract with Elektra Records. Around this same time, Souls of Mischief, Extra Prolific and Casual (all members of Del’s Hieroglyphics group) were all released from their recording contracts with Jive Records. Frustrated, Del and the rest of Hieroglyphics decided to start their own record label, called Hieroglyphics Imperium. Because of the problems with Elektra, Future Development was available only on cassette via the Hieroglyphics website for a time, until its eventual widespread release on CD in 2002, six years after its proposed release date.
The mistreatment of Del & Hieroglyphics by their record labels became infamous in hip-hop circles, as a perfect example of “industry rule #4080” (record company people are shady).
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D-Fyz wrote:
Both Sides of the Brain is one of the most underrated albums of all time. [2]
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Cloud197 wrote:
WCA Mixtape is tight.
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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
I guess I'm alone in thinking he's as good as he's always been? It Ain't Illegal Yet kicks ass.
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BanjoStory wrote:
New mixtape is pretty fresh. Gives me some hope for Event 2.
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SirRATPEZ wrote:
I've only listened to the first song on Del's new mixtape and I've already fallen in love with it!
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VeX08 wrote:
Still underrated.
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callcollectplz wrote:
Del plans on re-releasing I Wish My Brother George Was Here in March.
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Baseddoom92 wrote:
One of the few lyrical underground rappers who isn't boring. Gotta appreciate that.
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Baseddoom92 wrote:
Both Sides of the Brain is one of the most underrated albums of all time. It would be a classic if more people heard about it.
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Belengton wrote:
U,U - Mistadobalina!!!!!!!!!
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Exzart wrote:
Classic
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JohnnyBlaze92 wrote:
Del tha Funkee Homosapien is chillin'
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JohnnyBlaze92 wrote:
Del makes some of the best hooks
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ManDirky wrote:
I need to buy "Both sides of the brain" as soon as possible...
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forsaken36 wrote:
da beat !!
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niqpwnz wrote:
\o/
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jmj540 wrote:
Both Sides of the Brain is easily his best album after Deltron. It's the perfect example on how to make raw Underground Hip Hop and he kills every beat on there.
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Paradoxin wrote:
@IngeniumProxy Deltron Event II will come out in 2012, it's done, check wikipedia, twitter, facebook etc. ***BUT*** I agree I saw Del live in Michigan a few years ago and it was sub par. I also saw Kid Koala in San Francisco and it was sub par (the venue was terrible). I've always liked 3030, love gorillaz, and cant. wait.
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If You Must - 420 scrobbles last week
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Del, Austin Texas Dec 1st!
27 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/delthefunkyhomosapien
yes its time to Head east for a bit, Del will be posted up at
the merch booth with Myself Bukue one for the first hour doors are
open. Come early if you wanna say whats up and get some of your
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16 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/delthefunkyhomosapien
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