After a seven-year respite from solo albums, the iconic sounds of rapper extraordinaire Del the Funky Homosapien are returning. The founding member of Hieroglyphics is breaking his silence with a new full-length, titled The Eleventh Hour, set for release with Definitive Jux in early 2008 and following a collaborative tour headed by Del himself.
Alongside Del, the two-month-long tour, also named The Eleventh Hour (and not to be confused with the recent documentary), includes a line-up with fellow Hieroglyphics founder A-Plus, Devin the Dude with the Coughee Brothers, Bukue One, and The Serendipity Projects. Select performances from the tour will also feature Knobody and Junk Science.
The tour, which began last week and runs through mid-November, promises a mix of favored Del conventions alongside highly anticipated originals off the new album, including “Sit Down” and “Workin’ It.”
From his work with cousin Ice Cube to his guest spots with the Gorillaz, Del’s highly distinctive sound has been prominent since the early nineties. His reflective lyrics and creativity offer a glaring alternative to today’s mainstream hip hop. Expect nothing less with The Eleventh Hour, as Del has reportedly spent the last few years delving deep into both personal rumination and study of music theory.
September 28 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
September 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
September 30 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
October 2 – Houston, TX @ The Warehouse
October 3 – Austin, TX @ Emos
October 4 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitinas
October 5 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
October 6 – Tallahassee, FL @ Beta Bar
October 7 – Tampa, FL @ State Theater
October 9 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
October 10 – Charleston, SC @ Village Tavern
October 11 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theater
October 12 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
October 13 – Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
October 14 – Charlottesville, NC @ Satelitte Ballroom
October 15 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
October 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
October 19 – New York, NY @ BB Kings
October 20 – Boston, MA @ Middle East
October 21 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
October 23 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
October 24 – Columbus, OH @ Skullys
October 25 – Lexington, KY @ The Dame
October 26 – Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Theatre
October 27 – Chicago, IL @ The Metro
October 28 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
October 29 – Duluth, MN @ Pizza Luce
October 30 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
October 31 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
November 1 – Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater
November 2 – Denver, CO @ Cervantis
November 3 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern
November 4 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater
November 5 – Park City, UT @ Suede
November 8 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
November 9 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
November 10 – Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
November 11 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
November 13 – San Francisco, CA @ Slims
November 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Slims
Del the Funky Homosapien: www.myspace.com/delthefunkyhomosapien
Definitive Jux: www.definitivejux.net