This West Coast hip-hopper hit stardom in 2001, but he wasn't born for the limelight. His reputation as hip-hop's oddball stems from his raps about science fiction, "Dungeons and Dragons," and public transit. Del explains to Kurt how his path diverged from that of his cousin, gangsta pioneer Ice Cube.
Watch the music video for "Flashback" from Del's new album Parallel Uni-Verses with Tame One
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Artist: GorillazAlbum: GorillazLabel: Virgin RecordsPurchase: AmazonThe Wacky World of Rapid Transit
Artist: Del the Funky HomosapienAlbum: I Wish My Brother George Was HereLabel: ElektraPurchase: AmazonAmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Artist: Ice CubeAlbum: AmeriKKKa's Most WantedLabel: Priority RecordsPurchase: AmazonVirus
Artist: Deltron 3030Album: Deltron 3030Label: 75 ARKPurchase: AmazonRaw Sewage
Artist: Del the Funky HomosapienAlbum: Eleventh HourLabel: Definitive JuxPurchase: Amazon
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