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The Warfield

982 Market Street, 94102, San Francisco, CA, US

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Capacity: 2,250

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Doors open: 20:00

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Deltron 3030 biography

Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip-hop group formed by Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien and Kid Koala. The group formed in 1999 and the members of the band have performed as part of various other groups over the years.

All three members of the group are well known within the underground hip-hop scene and have built significant careers individually. Together, though, Dan the Automator on production, Del the Funky Homosapien rapping and Kid Koala DJ-ing create an epic, avant-garde production, which has attracted a large underground following in the US and beyond.

The group has produced two studio albums, both of which charted within the US Billboard 200 charts placing at 194 and 41 respectively. Their first album, the self-titled “Deltron 3030” is a concept album that details a battle between character Deltron Zero and the corporate powers that rule the universe. The album is genre bending and non-conforming throughout, and the scale of the scale of the project with its multiple collaborators, including Damon Albarn and Mark Bell, has been noted by critics and fans alike.

Deltron 3030 followed up this initial offering with “Event Two”, which was released in 2013 some 13 years after the release of their debut album. Despite the delay in between albums, “Event Two” had been in production as far back as 2004. The album placed more than 150 places higher than its predecessor; the wait and the inclusion of celebrities such as Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Amber Tamblyn, The Lonely Island, Damon Albarn and Jamie Cullum added to the album’s buzz and appeal. The album was a narrative sequel to the work produced for “Deltron 3030”.

Souls of Mischief biography

From Oakland, California, come a hip-hop group called Souls of Mischief, featuring A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai. They formed in 1991.

At the average age of 18, Souls of Mischief entered the studio, having signed a major-label deal with Jive Records, to record “93 ‘til Infinity”. It was released on September 23rd 1993, and caught the wave of the hip-hop scene that was in the mainstream by this point. Their sound was based around a live bass guitar, accompanied by samples of jazz and funk music. The album catapulted the band to success with its title track, which reached #72 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1998, it earned the accolade of one of The Source’s 100 Best rap Albums.

Their sophomore studio album, “No Man’s Land”, released on October 10th 1995, received a comparative amount of success, reaching #27 on the R&B chart. This would however, be Souls of Mischief’s final release on Jive Records.

“Focus” was the title of their third album, released on April 20th 1998. It was the first release on the independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings label. It was only released as a cassette and record for ten years but is now available on iTunes in a digital format. Their two albums, “Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution” and “Montezuma’s Revenge” followed a similar pattern with the success and critical acclaim that the albums earned.

However, on August 26th 2014, the band unleashed their album “There Is Only Now”. The album has guest appearances from household names, Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg. They released it under the record label, Linear Labs, and Essential Music.

Live reviews

It's reasonable to be weary of Deltron 3030 when it comes to watching them live. They took a hiatus for over a decade and then live hip-hop in general is a bit of a crap shoot. Some of it is great, some of it is really awful.
Thankfully you can put your concerns to rest because Deltron 3030 are one of the best touring hip-hop acts in the world right now. They use a live backing band who really add that extra oomph to the music that a lot of live hip-hop is lacking. In addition to that, Del tha Funkee Homosapien is a true professional who puts his all into these shows. This may be one of those "cash grab reunion tours" that have become popular in recent years, but it really doesn't feel like it. Deltron 3030 are as good as they have ever been. If you've been wanting to see these guys for years you owe it to yourself to check out one of their shows if they're coming to your area.
Even if you're not that familiar with Deltron 3030, consider buying a ticket and go into the show with an open mind. There's a very good chance you'll leave the show impressed with what you saw.

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Souls of Mischief’s 1993 debut album ’93 Till Infinity’ and their hit single of the same name has become an underground classic, which challenged West Coast’s lyrical game, with the production giving nods to the likes of Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde, utilising jazzy beats and grooves. Following this seminal album, Souls of Mischief have been pretty slept on, not achieving the success to which the quality of their music deserved. Now 2014, the Hieroglyphics troupe have just released their sixth studio album, ‘There is Only Now,’ produced by Adrian Younge, which features some high profile collaborations, including Snoop Dogg himself, which will undoubtedly get hip hop heads excited. Upon first listening, its classic Souls of Mischief, the production is spaced-out jazz, yet the overall sound is perhaps more mature, more authoritative. They sound as if they are back with clear intent to reassert their talent upon a scene that has become laden with artists who have clearly been influenced by Souls of Mischief’s output.
Seeing their appearances at SXSW festival in Austin this year proved that the group are still fresh and full of energy, ready to again make a big impact upon the world of hip hop. ’93 ‘til Infinity’ of course got the biggest reception, yet their back catalogue is still full of other quality tracks, such as ‘Cab Fare,’ ‘Rock it Like That’ and ‘Get the Girl, Grab the Money and Run.’ Their performance moves from blissed-out grooves to jazz-funk with a vocal delivery that can be both frenetic and cutting, fitting with the subject matter that often deals with violence and death, yet done so with dry wit. Listening to tracks from their new album, I can’t help but feel eager to catch them live in the near future when they will inevitably tour. Souls of Mischief are back, and back with real purpose which will hopefully keep them in the game.

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