Deltron 3030 (album)

Album information

The album's story casts Del in the role of Deltron Zero, a disillusioned mech soldier and interplanetary computer prodigy rebelling against a 31st-century New World Order. In a world where evil oligarchs suppress both human rights and hip-hop, Del fights rap battles against a series of foes, becoming Galactic Rhyme Federation Champion. To celebrate, Del takes a trip back to Earth for a vacation, but is ambushed by his enemies and has his memory wiped, plunging the world back into darkness.

Del the Funky Homosapien's lyrics veer from serious social commentary to humor to epic sci-fi battles, while producer Dan the Automator creates an eerie and dense atmosphere.

The song "3030" was used as the theme song on the short lived CBS series Robbery Homicide Division. The song "Positive Contact" was featured in the video games Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX (2001), Tony Hawk's Underground (2003), and College Hoops 2K8 (2007).

On the single "Time Keeps On Slipping", it states the version of "Turbulence" is the remix by Mark Bell, despite the fact the album version and the version featured on the single are completely different. The version on the single could possibly be the original version, as it features scratching possibly by Kid Koala, which is missing from the Mark Bell remix on the album.

The album was reissued July 1, 2008 with 3 bonus remixes.

Critical reception

Track listing

All tracks written by Dan the Automator and Del the Funky Homosapien, except where noted.

2008 reissue bonus tracks

22. "Positive Contact" (Charlie Clouser remix)
23. "Turbulence" (Mark Bell remix)
24. "Positive Contact" (Mario C remix)

Samples

The following lists some of the songs and sounds sampled for Deltron 3030.

Singles

Personnel