Del Tha Funkee Homosapien

While Del Tha Funkee Homosapien was first introduced to the world as Ice Cube's cousin, the distinctively voiced Oakland rapper swiftly ducked out of that shadow. Although only 19 at the time of his 1991 debut, I WISH MY BROTHER GEORGE WAS HERE, Del possessed a uniquely mature worldview, whether bemoaning lazy friends, pop rappers, public transportation, or fakers (as on hit single "Mistadobolina"). Though Del's solo career waned somewhat following the harder-edged followup, NO NEED FOR ALARM, he would become a sought-after collaborator, releasing critically lauded, highly eclectic records as a member of Hieroglyphics, Deltron 3030, and Gorillaz. In 2008, Del reemerged solo on the Definitive Jux label with ELEVENTH HOUR, his first new album in eight years.

• electronic
• hip hop/rap
• trip hop