Deltron 3030

From the brainchild of the underground hip-hop supergroup Deltron 3030, this self-titled album chronicles the intergalactic journeys of three hip-hop artists. Deltron Zero (Del Tha Funkee Homosapien), the Cantankerous Captain Aptos (producer-remixer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura) and Skiznod The Boy Wonder (turntablist Kid Koala) serve to form a common triumvirate working in concert as they disseminate futuristic, space-age hip-hop.\nThe album introduces listeners to an imaginary 31st century, describing the world as a tyrannical modern metropolis inhabited by cannibals. Although the setting is the 31st century, Deltron 3030 grapples with myriad societal issues that bear some resemblance to contemporary 21st century problems like corporate dominance and political corruption. "Virus" pits the anarchist Deltron Zero against a staunch corporate tycoon in call-and-response fashion as he plans to transmit a computer virus to trigger blackouts and a widespread cataclysm. \nAlongside the tumultuous lyrics of Deltron Zero, the dynamic Deltron sound ensnares polyrhythmic layers of chiming background horns, digital sound effects and the close-at-hand turntable mastery of Skiznod. The selection and interweaving of sound is flawless, giving the album a smooth, fluid sequence.\n While exalting Nakamura for his wisdom and God-given gift in the matters of rhythm, "Mastermind" captures the lyrical ingenuity of Deltron Zero. Unswaying from the tumultuous nature of the lyrical content, "Turbulence" ensnares Deltron Zero's observations of the decadence miring 31st century society as he laments "I envision turbulence and murder since it is an everyday occurrence."\nOverall, Deltron 3030 is a novel piece of work.The parallels of Deltron Zero's imaginary century to modern day merit attention. The futuristic world painted in Deltron 3030 suspends disbelief and will leave listeners spellbound over the sheer talent possessed by these three visionary hip-hop artists.