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joecrab said:
deltron-i think thats del the funky homosapien, but i could be mistaken

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yeah, its definately del tha funky homospaien. he's ice cube's cousin. also part of the west coast crew known as heiroglyphics. had a pretty big hit in the hiphop community back in the early 90's called "mista dobbalina".

the beats on the deltron album are by a guy called dan the automator. he also did the beats on the dr. octagon album (kool keith). not only that, but he's part of the gorrilaz (remember that hit they had on the radio? well, it's del tha funky homosapien rappin on that, too), handsome boy modeling school (with ex-de la soul producer prince paul), and loveage (another side project featuring mike patton from faith no more).

all of the automator projects are typically of high quality and definately worth a listen. if you like deltron 3030, you will love dr. octagon, a darker but very similar style of the deltron album.

if you just like del as an mc, you should check out hieroglyphics' album "3rd eye vision" or his solo album "no need for alarm".

just joined the forum, i am a walking talking hiphop encyclopedia

[edit : deltron is a concept album and is the only album in which del refers to himself in a different pseudonym other than "del tha funky homosapien". automator most often does these concept albums, so when he works exclusively with one single artist, its most likely the featured artist will use a pseudonym based on the concept of the album. like i said before, del has only used a pseudonym once, thats it.)

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mars volta (yes, i'll second that) - deloused in the crematorium

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Comatorium

Go with Frances The Mute as well.

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Chazzersize said:

Comatorium

Go with Frances The Mute as well.

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Mars Volta (lead singer from at the drive in...with flea from the peppers and John F. from the peppers)

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John said:
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Cannot agree more. The Books are such a genius mixture of real instruments and sampling; life-affirming, aurally gorgeous, humorous.


Also have to second other recommendations of Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis (though I'd recommend "Kind of Blue" as a starting point), Sonny Rollins is pretty killer too. Don't know if you're really into jazz, but I recommend you try it out as you seem to like experimental sorts of music.

Lots of other good mentions in this thread.

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all of the automator projects are typically of high quality and definately worth a listen. if you like deltron 3030, you will love dr. octagon, a darker but very similar style of the deltron album.

if you just like del as an mc, you should check out hieroglyphics' album "3rd eye vision" or his solo album "no need for alarm".

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DirtMcgirt said:
Listen to this man. All Del and heiro shit is great (in fact i'm gonna toke an play 3rd eye right now since its been so long since last time I played it!), and I'll second Automater too. To keep with the bay area rap theme I'll reccomend some blackalicious and dj shadow and any quantumm product especially lyrics born. Some new sage francis and mos def. Hieruspecs is some good stoner rap also.

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blackalicious, whew! alphabet aerobics is an all time classic imo. make you feel that way is another beautiful tune.

do you know where the beat junkies are from? i know theyre a loose collective from the west coast, but thats about it. theyre fuckin on point everytime. listening to thier mixtapes is like an annual hiphop 101.

btw - all stoners should listen to all the new hiphop shit coming from stones throw. madvillain's madvillainy is like the new cypress hill. i havent heard anyone scream "america's most blunted!" in a long time and actually believed them.

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Mars Volta actually features their own guitarist, same guitarist from At the Drive-In, Omar Rodriguez Lopez. Check out his new solo album if you're into experimental guitar.

It's funny though, John Frusciante and Omar have some similarity in their styles. I don't think Omar is quite as diverse or original as John though. John Frusciante is love

In fact I'd have to recommend a couple of his solo albums. I have all his stuff, but it's definitely not for everybody's tastes. His first solo record "Niandra La Des & Usually Just A T-shirt" is very original and melodic. For his more recent work, I'd recommend the albums "DC Ep" and his last one "Curtains". It's very different than his work with RHCP, and some people absolutely fucking hate his solo stuff, but many people love it as well. If you do check it out then please tell me what you think.

The new Thievery Corporation album "The Cosmic Game" is really good. I think most people will enjoy this record (a mix of dub/electronic/downtempo).

Peace