Deltron 3030is an Americanhip hoptrio composed of producerDan the Automator(as the Cantankerous Captain Aptos), rapperDel the Funky Homosapien(as Deltron Zero/Deltron Osiris), andDJKid Koala(as Skiznod the Boy Wonder). They also collaborate with a variety of other musicians under many futuristic pseudonyms.
Deltron 3030 | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | 75 Ark,Bulk |
| Members | Dan the Automator Del the Funky Homosapien Kid Koala |
History
editDeltron 3030
editThe group's debut albumDeltron 3030,released on May 23, 2000, is aconcept albumset in the year 3030 that tells of the dualistic conflict of fatalism that takes place between the moral concepts of "righteousness" and "malevolence." The story tells a prophetic tale of a warrior's thirst for battle as Del's alter ego, who goes by the name "Deltron-Zero," along with his comrade who happens to be a time-traveling cyborg wizard named "the Automator," face-off against megalithic corporations that megalomaniacally rule over our thermodynamic universe. The lyrics were written in less than two weeks and are characterized by extravagant allusions to futuristic outer-space themes in the tradition ofAfrofuturistworks bySun RaandGeorge Clinton.Many samples originated with the contemporary French classical composerWilliam Sheller.
Event 2
editDeltron 3030's second album, titledEvent 2,was released in September 2013.[1]
Production began as far back as 2004,[2]and in November 2006 Del toldIGNthat four songs were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out."[3]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]Due to a series of delays, group members issued a number of statements predicting imminent completion in 2008,[4][5]2010,[6]2011,[7][8][9]and 2012.[10]
On June 11, 2012, Deltron 3030 performed at theLuminatofestival inToronto, Ontario,a show that Kid Koala dubbed the Deltron Event 2 World Premiere.[11]The group played with a full horn, strings, and rhythm section conducted by Dan the Automator, premiered ten songs fromEvent 2,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."[3]The first single from the album was "City Rising From the Ashes," a song influenced by the story ofOsiris.[citation needed]On September 23, 2013,Event 2was put onPitchfork's Advance Streaming service in its entirety, one week before its official release.[12]
In October 2016, an expanded edition ofEvent 2was released, featuring instrumentals from the album. Alongside this new addition, a live album featuring Deltron 3030, many of their collaborators from theEvent 2album, and the 3030 Orchestra, simply entitledLive,was released.[13]
Upcoming third album
editOn an episode ofRed Bull RadioPeak Timein 2018, Dan The Automator confirmed he was working on a new Deltron 3030 album, stating "there's a couple songs that exist." He also hinted thatDr. Octagonwould have a cameo on the album.[14]
Discography
edit| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [15] |
US R&B [16] |
US Indie [17] |
US Rap [18] | ||
| 2000 | Deltron 3030
|
194 | 90 | 18 | — |
| 2013 | Event 2
|
41 | 13 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | Live
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— | — | — | — |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||
References
edit- ^Haering, Bradley (October 12, 2008)."For your ears only: The funky homosapien returns, but worth it?".The Daily Aztek.Archived fromthe originalon December 10, 2008.
- ^"Automator Enjoys 'Omakase,' Remixes Beck".Billboard.RetrievedDecember 23,2012.
- ^abJim Durig and Will Fry (November 28, 2006)."Del Q&A".IGN. Archived fromthe originalon June 28, 2011.RetrievedOctober 16,2021.
- ^ab"Dan the Automator Remixes the Blue Angels".10 Zen Monkeys. October 12, 2006.RetrievedJanuary 19,2012.
- ^Even more drama than SoapNet[dead link]
- ^R. Manda (August 11, 2010)."The Melancholy Native: My Interview With: Del The Funky Homosapien".Triassicsquints.blogspot.com.RetrievedJanuary 19,2012.
- ^Del the Funky Homosapien on the things lacking in hip-hop today, Gorillaz and cassette tapesArchivedJuly 18, 2011, at theWayback Machine
- ^Del the Funky Homosapien."Del the Funky Homosapien".Rasputin Music.RetrievedJanuary 19,2012.
- ^ANDY DOWNING (June 15, 2011)."Del the Funky Homosapien evolves past negative influences".Host.madison.com.RetrievedJanuary 19,2012.
- ^Del the Funky Homosapien - 1/18/2012 Update (Life, Deltron II, New Projects, Pet Peeves, Etc.).January 18, 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^"Kid Koala » Blog Archive » Luminato Festival".kidkoala.com.Archived fromthe originalon May 2, 2016.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
- ^"New Albums & Music Reviews | Pitchfork".pitchfork.com.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
- ^"Deltron 3030 Release Live Album ft. Zack de la Rocha, Mike Patton".Pitchfork.October 15, 2016.RetrievedDecember 16,2021.
- ^"Dan The Automator Confirms New Deltron 3030 Album On Its Way".HipHopDX.April 14, 2018.RetrievedDecember 16,2021.
- ^"Deltron 3030 - Chart history | Billboard".www.billboard.com.Archived fromthe originalon August 3, 2016.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
- ^"Deltron 3030 - Chart history | Billboard".www.billboard.com.Archived fromthe originalon August 3, 2016.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
- ^"Deltron 3030 - Chart history | Billboard".www.billboard.com.Archived fromthe originalon August 3, 2016.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
- ^"Deltron 3030 - Chart history | Billboard".www.billboard.com.Archived fromthe originalon August 3, 2016.RetrievedMay 13,2016.
