07-21-2010, 11:35 PM
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The Reforms
Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition
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concept hip hop politico "reflection of the times" album by a "sidetrack band"
Deltron ( Zero) - 3030 [ expositionary "epic" track to the album, Deltron 3030]
Relevant History:
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Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del tha Funkee Homosapien (known as Deltron Zero for the project) and DJ Kid Koala. Their work features many other artists as well, all taking on various futuristic pseudonyms.
Released on May 23, 2000, "Deltron 3030" is a "rap opera" 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 in this dystopian future. 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. Del tha Funkee Homosapien's lyrics veer from serious social commentary to humor to epic sci-fi battles, while producer Dan the Automator creates an eerie and dense atmosphere. 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.
Due to the underground success of this album, on July 1, 2008, it was re-issued with 3 bonus remixes.
Additionally, Deltron 3030's second album, tentatively entitled "Deltron Event II", has been in continual
production since 2006, and continues in progress to this day. TBA, album is thought to be released later in 2010.
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