Word: del
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...noticed that Clinton's image on the cover obstructed the m in TIME, leaving the word tie above her head. Great hidden message! Ric Timmers, Bear, Del...
...heads wanting more. Here’s where a more long term pursuit of the Deltron route seems like the better option for the Funky Homosapien. Producing your own beats within the style that has defined you may seem to make the most sense artistically, but for Del it seems to detract from the appeal of his overall sound; the work of a true producer is sorely missed. While funk may be the world in which he lives, acid rap is the world in which he best creates. But don’t despair: things are looking...
...leading up to his first solo album in eight years, it wasn’t clear which Del would show up—the hazy cool Deltron 0 of recent years, or the funky D of old. After his recent announcement that the new album would be released through underground label Definitive Jux rather than home label Heiro Imperium, it seemed as if the new sound was here to stay. Instead, “11th Hour” sees “the respawn of the predawn,” bringing back the funk samples and strange verses that defined...
Still, the album does have some things that earlier Del albums didn’t—most notably, a sense of perspective. While he might not exactly be an elder statesman in the vein of Nas or Rakim, his lead single “Bubble Pop” serves as a worthy critique of rap culture today. Its mock-lament of the “deflation” of today’s hip-hop “helium heads” resonates powerfully over a doughy beat layered beneath the sampled bells of Bob James?...
That said, “11th Hour” is still a solid album and one that’s worth a listen. After eight years of absence from the solo scene, a return that truly lived up to all the anticipation would be hard to muster, but Del deserves respect. His lyrics are as unique as ever—plus, his hands are clean...