The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years
The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years is a compilation album by American hip hop musician Del tha Funkee Homosapien. It was released by Rhino Records and Elektra Records in 2004. It includes tracks from I Wish My Brother George Was Here and No Need for Alarm, as well as B-side tracks and remixes.[2] It peaked at number 35 on the CMJ Hip-Hop chart.[5]
The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years | ||||
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Released | February 10, 2004 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 61:25 | |||
Label | Rhino Records, Elektra Records | |||
Producer | Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Boogiemen, Ice Cube, SD50, Casual, A-Plus, Opio, Tajai, J Mascis | |||
Del tha Funkee Homosapien chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Pitchfork | 6.3/10[2] |
RapReviews.com | 10/10[3] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [4] |
Critical reception
Andy Kellman of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying: "This includes most of the best moments from George and 1994 follow-up, No Need for Alarm, making it valuable for those who haven't been able to track them down."[1] He added: "However, those who have followed Del all along should also take note; this set also contains a small bounty of B-sides, most of which are of some import."[1] Rollie Pemberton of Pitchfork gave the album a 6.3 out of 10, saying, "without the powerful straight-rap from the majority of No Need for Alarm, this Elektra-only greatest hits package fails on its own concept."[2]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Mistadobalina" | 4:19 |
2. | "Made in America" (SD50 B-Boy Mix) | 3:11 |
3. | "Dr. Bombay" | 4:44 |
4. | "Wrong Place" (Casual Remix) | 4:57 |
5. | "Wack M.C.'s" | 3:38 |
6. | "Ahonetwo, Ahonetwo" (Remix) | 3:42 |
7. | "Catch a Bad One" (Remix) | 4:08 |
8. | "Sleepin' on My Couch" | 3:21 |
9. | "Eye Examination" | 3:48 |
10. | "Burnt" (featuring Hieroglyphics) | 4:44 |
11. | "Missing Link" (featuring Dinosaur Jr.) | 3:58 |
12. | "The Undisputed Champs" (featuring Q-Tip, Pep Love, and Jay-Biz) | 4:14 |
13. | "Hoodz Come in Dozens" (SD50 Remix) | 3:04 |
14. | "Mistadobalina" (Remix) | 3:59 |
15. | "Ahonetwo, Ahonetwo" | 2:48 |
16. | "Dr. Bombay" (Remix) | 3:21 |
References
- Kellman, Andy. "The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years - Del the Funky Homosapien". AllMusic. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- Pemberton, Rollie (February 25, 2004). "Del Tha Funkee Homosapien: The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years: B-Boy Handbook". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- Juon, Steve (November 2, 2004). "Del Tha Funkee Homosapien :: The Best of Del (The Elektra Years) - B-Boy Handbook :: Elektra/Rhino". RapReviews.com. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian, eds. (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Fireside. p. 227.
- "Hip-Hop (Period Ending 3/9/2004)". CMJ New Music Report: 16. March 22, 2004.
External links
- The Best of Del tha Funkee Homosapien: The Elektra Years at Discogs (list of releases)