It’s been over ten years since the original Deltron 3030 release and we still don’t know much about Event II. I’ve gone through a many a blog posts & forum threads and still can’t come up with shit. But here are the (few) things I got..
On Deltron’s Wikipedia page, reports claimed “the album would be released [in 2008] or the next”. However, this is 2010, which you know.
As I mentioned before, Deltron has been around for just over ten years now. Going through a lot of forum threads, many believe that the album is set to release somewhere around its ten year anniversary (this year). I mean, I hope to Christ they’re right, but these aren’t the most reliable people. We have, however, come across a more reliable source, Del.
Recently, someone posted a link on here (see comment below) with a YouTube video of Del who talks a bit about Event II and features a few clips off it. Below is the video in its entirety.
If I get any other updates, or you do, post it in the comments below.
[This is an updated version of the original post on July 9th. (done October 18)]
Latest Update: (01/27/2012)
DELTRON EVENT 2 is FINISHED! No release day, yet.
Del mentions how he wanted Deltron to be more, that it’s not gonna be a story for print. I wonder why the hell not… sounds like a good idea to me. (premium package)
Update: (06/01/11)
Quoted from R. in the comments below,
Changed the moniker from Deltron Zero to Deltron Osiris and the album will be Event II: Planet of the Hard-Headed Holograms. Coming real soon…
Another Update (1/4/2011):
On an interview with Del at SFStation, he gives a hint on a possible release soon (kinda):
SFS: I heard Deltron 3030 has a new album coming out around next February is that right?
D: Maybe, maybe not. It’s pretty much done I just need to write all my raps.
Twitter Update (3/7/2011):
Messaged Del on Twitter and this is what he had to say…
As long as it’s progressing :)
Another Twitter Update (4/9/11):
SirDZL just Tweeted: “over at @dantheautomator’s house trying to wrap up this Event II for yall #3030″
We’re almost there!
Update (4/13/11):
Domino featured a video of Del giving us a verse off Event II
It’s just good to see more things popping up about it!
Check out “Mastermind” & “Turbulence (Remix)” if you haven’t heard the original 3030, yet.
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Download: Mastermind | Turbulence
Del samples a few tracks for us :) (September 30)
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3AAR0mboE
Another clip which talks about Deltron Event II, Del & Gorillaz, and other nonsense (August 24)
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCCmOw5zmIc&NR=1
Found a 3030 image on Google and messed around with it.
Something to solidify the album (in some way or another).
Deltron 3030 Information:
Genre: Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop
Label: 75 Ark Records
Group Members:
Del tha Funkee Homosapien: Emcee
Dan the Automator: Producer
Kid Koala: DJ
Similar Artists: Gorillaz | Hieroglyphics | Chali 2na
Links: Myspace | Wikipedia | Facebook | Last.fm | iLike | AllMusic
Hear hear!
The most wanted album of the millennium so far, about next millennium.
Haha, yea. I wonder how far into the future it will be from 3030? I’m guessing a couple hundred years.
After waiting for Deltron Event 2 for 10 years, I would not be surprised if my great x 32 grand children catch the First release of it- In the year 3030.
I’ve been waiting on this since 06. It’s driving me nuts that it’s not here yet.
He said in a interview that its to easy for people to get music just by a click of a button on the computer. Basically he’s not making any money. If more people bout his album than maybe it would have been out already. All the tracks have already been made.
I wonder how much he’s making through touring and merchandizing? I gotta imagine there’s enough support for Deltron to put this out and make some good money off of its sales.
YOU’VE been waiting for a year??? I’ve been waiting for this damn album for almost five years now. FUCK.
I heard in one of his free bandcamp songs a line that i believe went “Sitting on Event 2 Till all these jive turkeys get cool”
what??? where??
i want to hear it
I’ll go through the album when I get home and direct you to the track and time.
It is at 3 minutes 37 seconds of track 2 on Del’s leak pack #2
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CCAQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdelthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com%2Falbum%2Fdels-leak-pack-2-free&rct=j&q=del%20the%20funky%20homosapien%20bandcamp&ei=-umaTP6uKY7hnQfwzM32Dg&usg=AFQjCNEXIFOd3S27LHy3ELvxMVBSX5fC5w&cad=rja
If any of you want to do any good, quit whining and leave something here to show Del, Dan, Kid and others your support.
If the issue is money, put it up for pre-order and I’ll gladly (enthusiastically!) pay right now. I don’t even need a solid release date. Just knowing that when it’s ready – I’m in – is enough for me.
Shit, make a “special edition” with a key chain and a t-shirt and I’ll pay triple the cost of a regular cd.
The true fans out there want this, and will support it. So let’s make sure they know.
Oh, by the way, MC Who Izzy, thanks for the link!
For sure man. Sounds to me like it’s done. If it’s money I’d sign up for a pre order. hell if i had the extra 3k i’d buy the album del just put up on bandcamp with the awesome perks for higher cost. If that offer is indefinite I will, within the next three years, be flying out to chill with one of my rap heroes for a day haha.
FROM DEL HIMSELF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3AAR0mboE
or from del Himself recording a track and then playing both tracks
According to Wikipedia, Sir DZL, himself confirmed that Deltron Event II was complete back in august. Now we just wait for a release
hmmmm.. in the vids it shows him still working on it. Whatever the deal is I can’t wait for this shit to come out
Still waiting for the album… please release it soon!
I have been waiting for several years, bought ALL del’s stuff legitimately (after downloading some just to see if it was as good as I heard). Can’t wait for this one!
That said, I would rather wait another few years if needed for it to be as good as the first album.
Agreed. Hope there’s mad packages – Del’s pretty good at doin’ that.
Del my man, been waiting on Event II since I first heard 3030 eleven years ago! Highschool days homie. We’re all waiting on your follow-up to this masterpiece…
I won’t lose hope for this album; if Saigon can finally get a release for Greatest Story Never Told, then we can hold out for another epic space opera hip hop gem.
I really doubt it’s about the money considering all the work he’s done for other bands and his multiple solo groups. what with the touring and minority record sales (minority compared to the majority of illegal downloads). If it is a monetary issue, let the fans know. Put event II up for pre order or let people donate. There are plenty of people willing to shell out 50 or more to help the best rap saga of all time see it’s sequel realized. Hell, I’d donate a steady percentage of my paycheck, say 2.5 or so percent every two weeks. May seem crazy, but Del definetley deserves. I’d probably just spend it on weed anyway. At least when he spends it on weed it will be put to good use. The weed i mean.
An update from Kid Koala, just a day ago: http://twitter.com/#!/therealKidKoala/status/62963045193879553
seems to be down now, but things are definitely still progressing!
What did Kid Koala have to say? I’m pulling my hair out waiting for this shit Del!
From wikipedia:
In April 2011, Del is interviewed in a RasputinMusic.com video, and says that he is currently recording his parts for the album. He comments “I was just in the studio with Dan last week. The only reason I’m not in there now, is because his basement had hella dusty instruments and stuff, and it made me hella sick, so I couldn’t stay there. But I’m almost well now, so it’s gonna be finished pretty soon, you feel me?”
The video quoted is here: http://www.rasputinmusic.com/?p=1497
I just came across another video of Del rambling about event II. It’s nothing new but, I thought I’d share. http://kayo.la/deltron-2-second-event-del-the-funky-homosapi
May have been old to you but it’s new to me! Thanks for sharing – it’s awesome to hear him saying he’s doing it for sure. And Sr DZL, if you’re out there, here’s a promise that I will BUY it (not steal it).
Changed the moniker from Deltron Zero to Deltron Osiris and the album will be Event II: Planet of the Hard-Headed Holograms. Coming real soon…
Thanks for the info. Sounding good already!
I just had to post again. I will 100% buy this. Hopefully it comes on CD, Vinyl cause I will be buying em both.
After seeing the video above I can see how disappointing it would be for a musician these days. A-holes just download your stuff and think nothing of it. I think that CD’s need more appeal, like record sleeves. It’s sad but the facts are more people would buy a CD if it had a huge poster or something to make it more collectible. You can’t hang a pirated mp3 on your wall… know what I mean? I also think it should be mandatory for bands to have a donate button on their websites.
Where in all of space time is this darn album? its constant Delay is making a lot of fans Po’ed!!! this thing was due out years ago.
Del talks a little about getting back into the Deltron state of mind, here: http://host.madison.com/entertainment/music/article_ef56b09b-0cbb-54ac-a7a4-005b1c0addf5.html
Del just tweeted that he’s finished his part on Event Two…we’re almost there
YES! Thank you for the heads up, MC!
No problamo!
I’m a designer, artist, huge fan of Del and Deltron 3030 and Kid Koala and Dan the Automator. Out of support and enthusiasm for the upcoming release, I’ve taken on a personal project to work on the artwork for it. This is purely for personal satisfaction, I’m not naive enough to think that it will go beyond that. But all you fans out there might dig this, take a look: http://www.notbadart.com/deltron-event-2-post-4/
Looking forward to the new album. No worries if it ain’t as good as the first, as long as all the pieces are in place, it’ll be worth a listen and the wait. Yes.
I so wanted this by X-mas this year, but it still looks like there is no way we can get this for a stocking stuffer. Humf! its all done we are just playing a waiting game now.