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Hip
Hop Heavyweight, Del the Funky Homosapien, Releases Free Album: Funk Man:
The Stimulus Package |
04.29.2009 |
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Del
Embarks On National Tour To Promote Release; Album & Tour Sponsored by Arnette,
Skull Candy, Osiris, and Bandcamp.com |
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Critical
Praise for Del:
"...Del's reputation has remained strong in both fan and
critic circles." - Thrasher
Magazine
"The Homosapien is one hell of an entertaining MC" - YRB
(April 29, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) Less than a year after the release of his last
album, Hieroglyphics member and co-founder Del the Funky
Homosapien joins the
ranks of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails with the free release of his new album,
Funk Man: The Stimulus Package via Funnyman
Entertainment. Del is currently on
a nationwide promotional tour for the album and will be playing in over 30 cities.
As an early adapter of technology and having the status and perspective only
a veteran can possess, Del takes advantage of his unique position to adopt a
still experimental distribution strategy with Funk Man's release. Even
with longevity, very few artists can hope to successfully launch a free full-length
album. However with Del the Funky Homosapien's solid fan base and sponsorship
deals with Arnette,
Skull Candy, Osiris Shoes, and Bandcamp.com, Funk
Man's release not only ensures
support for the creative process, but also gives fans easy access to music they
crave.
With a six year hiatus between Del's prior two solo releases, fans and
critics may be surprised by the release of Funk Man: The Stimulus Package,
which is out only a year following Eleventh Hour (Def
Jux/Hieroglyphics). Del attributes
this timing as a reflection of his life. Having shed the negativity that plagued
him in past years, he feels a sense of renewal, which has resulted in newfound
creativity. Additionally, after working consistently with record labels in his
previous projects, Del is reenergized by his ability to produce music independently.
Being without a record label shouldn't be cause for alarm because Del, known
for his intricate, honest, and humorous word-play, funky beats and artistic versatility,
continues to deliver his signature style on Funk Man: The Stimulus Package.
The high-energy album is comprised of raw lyrics, driving rhythms, and Del's
undeniable funkiness. Throughout Funk Man, Del challenges the listener
to be genuine, especially when he says, "it’s okay to be who you are.
You can be free. So what if people are taking about you, they’re going
to be talking about you anyway and they probably want to be you. They wish they
could by funky, let their hair grow out, be like you." Del shows his commitment
to this message and the funk in each track, from "Get It Right Now's" sense
of urgency, to "And
They Thought That Was Hell's" pop culture warning, and "Straight
From the Big Bad West Coast's" historical breakdown.
Funk Man: The Stimulus Package marks Del the Funky Homosapien's 14th
project as he has been in this hip-hop
game for almost two decades. Starting at the tender age of 17 as protégé to
his cousin, Ice Cube, Del quickly rose to the top of the underground
hip hop scene with his albums, I Wish My Brother George Was Here (1991)
and No
Need for Alarm (1993), both released through Elektra Records. Soon after
parting ways with the label, Del joined the Hieroglyphics family, comprised of
notable emcees Pep
Love, the Souls of Mischief, Casual, and Domino. In
1998 the critically acclaimed album 3rd Eye Vision was the first to
be released under the Hieroglyphics Imperium label and since then Del has had
consistent success with his solo and joint efforts, including Deltron
3030 (2000),
Gorillaz (2001), Full Circle (2003), and Eleventh
Hour (2008) to name a few.
As a witness to the destructive technology, i.e. video
games, that replaced the comic book industry thirty years ago and seeing the
same trends within the music industry today, Del has taken a proactive approach
with Funk Man, in his reluctance to rely on standard distribution models. Funk
Man: The Stimulus Package is Del's journey back to basics and the timely message
coupled with the LP's free release display's his acute awareness of his fan's
needs and the music industry at large.
Download Funk Man: The Stimulus Package Here: http://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/
Tour Dates:
Wed-Apr-08 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brew
Thu-Apr-09 Pomona, CA Glass House
Fri-Apr-10 San Diego, CA Canes
Sat-Apr-11 Phoenix, AZ Marquee
Sun-Apr-12 Tucson, AZ Club Congress (Early Show)
Mon-Apr-13 Flagstaff, AZ Green Room
Tue-Apr-14 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
Thu-Apr-16 San Antonio, TX Warehouse Live
Fri-Apr-17 Dallas, TX Granada
Sat-Apr-18 Austin, TX Emo's Outside
Mon-Apr-20 Baton Rouge, LA Spanish Moon
Wed-Apr-22 Athens, GA Georgia Theater Fri-Apr-24 Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theater Sat-Apr-25 Poultney, VT Green Mountain College
Sun-Apr-26 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Tue-Apr-28 Boston, MA Middle East
Wed-Apr-29 New York, NY BB Kings
Thu-Apr-30 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
Sun-May-03 Philadelphia, PA First Utilitarian Church
Tue-May-05 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
Wed-May-06 Columbus, OH Skullys (Late Show)
Thu-May-07 Lexington, KY Dame
Fri-May-08 Chicago, IL Reggies
Sat-May-09 Madison, WI High Noon
Mon-May-11 Columbia, MO Blue Note
Tue-May-12 Omaha, NE Slowdown
Thu-May-14 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Fri-May-15 Denver, CO Bluebird
Sat-May-16 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep
Mon-May-18 Salt Lake City, UT Urban
Lounge
Web editors contact Nora for interview requests. Print editors contact Michelle
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Streams:
"Get It Right Now"
http://media.audibletreats.com/Del-Get_It_Right_Now.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n52_xavMyfQ
Del's Stimulus Address
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nCTRrgmd1s
Album Download:
http://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/
Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/del/
Official site:
http://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/
MySpace:
http://myspace.com/delthefunkyhomosapien
Label:
http://www.funnymanentertainment.com
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