Let the Record Show Ep. 26: Del the Funky Homosapien Interview

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Let the Record Show - the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl - continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with legendary Oakland emcee, Hieroglyphics founder, and frequent Gorillaz collaborator Del the Funky Homosapien.
While on tour in celebration of the 21st anniversary of Hiero’s "Third Eye Vision" LP, Del stopped by SON Studios in Las Vegas to dig through several of his favorite songs of all time, ranging from hip-hop classics by Big Daddy Kane and Boogie Down Productions to counter-culture rock cuts from Black Flag and Frank Zappa, among others. Each of the tracks are discussed in-depth while their rare vinyl pieces are showcased.
Also touching upon the music of George Clinton, Del reveals the history behind the creation of his 1991 debut album "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" with his cousin Ice Cube. As an added bonus, Del also pulls back the curtain on the meaning behind his fan favorite B-side track “Eye Examination”.
Del’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the twenty-sixth episode in the series and the eleventh episode released this year, following each Flosstradamus, Lil Jon, Kurupt, Mayer Hawthorne, Just Blaze, Masta Ace & Marco Polo, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Cut Chemist, MURS, and Tech N9ne. Season 3 will continue with Gary Richards aka Destructo, the High & Mighty, and more.

[@theretrosavage]

One of the most underappreciated MCs ever...del the funk

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

One of the greats!

[@obscuresoundz]

I think no need for alarm was one of del's best albums

[@mattdelora9601]

I'm convinced Del's a messenger from the future tryna let us know what's up

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

The year 3030!

[@damiankirkwood7924]

dope that del is into zappa, it makes sense

[@westerngoodz]

It's DEL! Dope!! HIEROGLYPHICS

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

😐😐😐

[@MrBmick79]

Del has some of the best stories. I hope he one day writes a memoir like Zappa did.

[@kalenreimer8125]

Bar master! “Make you walk the plank Your future is dark and dank Like the inside of a sarcophagus Don’t get talkative Jump into the mind of an arsonist See how your house get targeted Fixing this arsenic That goes in the kool-aid you gargallin’ “

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

Hieroglyphics are world class emcees!

[@kalenreimer8125]

Underrated/ underappreciated. In my top 5 of all time. I wish I could meet Del and just chop it up for a couple minutes.

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

@@kalenreimer8125 he was mad cool!

[@PRATERVXEX]

In case anyone wants to know, he’s referencing a song from the Golden Era album called Calculate.

[@infamous2702]

Del has been one of my top five's since his first lp. See him live on both coasts. Dude is so cool, I respect the hell outta him bc he's just himself, always.

[@electricearth1101]

DOPE FORMAT!🔥 Love Del. im from oakland and it wouldnt be the same flavor of city without him and hiero

[@hartburn6301]

Best show so far , Thanks!!!

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

Thank you! Have you checked out our Christmas special? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqmXYaWImLKdiqM

[@kincamell2]

Much Appreciation.

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

thank you!

[@obscuresoundz]

love Del and love Hiero great show

[@williamj056]

You bring Del the Funky Homosapien, you get subscription!

[@OrionSound]

Memorizing DeL lyrics is a great honor and privalege

[@LXNNNIE]

Cool shout out to Battle rap, Del.... that's def where the hip hop is right now. And mad love as always, from a tru fan.

[@ck12twelve66]

91.5 KUNV Word Up Show for life!

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

Yes yes!

[@lockshabaz1876]

DELTRON ZERO

[@itsadoggydoggworld1673]

Yes!!!!!!

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

🙌

[@chandrastar5939]

Del being on that Black Flag punk ethos I can relate. I know some punk but I'm a hip hop head. But the punk ethos to me is exactly what hip hop is.

[@dontgetittwizted]

yes! fukin love del!

[@justusbraz]

Shout out KPOO! I grew up in the Western Edition and i first heard hip hop on KPOO when I was a kid.

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

NICE

[@yazeedyairbey]

Del!

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

The Funky Homosapien!

[@GoofyFootersRule]

Del is legendary on 🎤 mic But... On the skateboard + 🎤 mic in hand....del wishes he could what I do

[@vinny667]

The camera should be even farther away... like, go outside and film through the window. This sh_t cool tho. Thanks

[@stevenfudge2055]

Hahahas

[@snapjacksonphotography]

😂

[@ScottThrill]

48:05 gotta be either That's How It Is pt 2 feat. A-Plus or Rock On feat. Pep Love. Two of the best Hiero tracks ever imo. And the song introduced Pep Love as a lyrical monster in waiting.

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

man, the Hiero b-sides were endless classics

[@ScottThrill]

@@LetTheRecordShowTV Like you guys said, Hiero truly pioneered what B-sides could be capable of. Like when Souls of Mischief switched verses for the Make Ya Mind Up remix. I don't think any hip hop group had done that before or since then.

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

@@ScottThrill total pioneers of the b-side

[@stevenfudge2055]

Thanks! I haven't heard these two!

[@MrBmick79]

I wonder what song off The Grand wazoo is he talking about. Blessed Relief is one of the most perfect songs ever recorded

[@williamknight3396]

Legend. (⚫⚫⚫)

[@stephanhawkins9039]

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[@PRATERVXEX]

37:00 Decent discussion, but the difference is how dumbed down things have become versus watching them grow. It’s not really the same as it was before.

[@Elskantero]

Hella

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

Finna

[@Mizuneko22]

510

[@MrKaufdan]

Mad love for Sir DZL! The URL for the Spotify playlist is jacked. Can you share the right one? Thanks!

[@LetTheRecordShowTV]

Oh snap: open.spotify.com/user/lettherecordshowtv/playlist/6WRYqq9DzsQ3Mnh7X85GdM?si=gslcn5dYRSur1ntFQFwkPA

[@Kalirasta41510]

Funk Pimpin’

[@binxnegale5801]

Sir Diesel #hiero #3rdeye

[@GabrielGonzalez-wi7yu]

DELTRON TREMENDOUS FORCE TO END YOUR COURSE

[@MrERLoner]

Art Avenger, lets start the adventure

[@vinny667]

42:28 You have your names flash up but instead of Del y'all put Tech N9NE.

[@evastars4558]

Pssst did u know that I'm your baby? ❤❤❤ millennial girls aren't just into DMs

[@K.O.N.G]

these days i only listen to stuff made by AI