Deltron 3030 celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut with a documentary film, Making Deltron 3030And deluxe 4-LP box set.
The documentary, directed by longtime collaborator Jacob Rosenberg, traces the history of the band and the making of their self-titled debut album, released in 2000. Over the course of almost 15 minutes, the document tells how three artists, And automatic, From funky Homosapien And Baby Koalaall people from different backgrounds, came together to create what is still considered one of the most creative hip-hop concept albums to date. The film also features Randall ParkZane Lowe and Damian “Domino” Siguenza, and provides insight into how the album came to be and how it continues to resonate with fans.
The 4-LP 25th Anniversary box set, which reissues the album on yellow, purple, green and smoke blue vinyl, also includes a 50-page hardcover book with full lyrics and liner notes/essays from the award-winning writer and poet. Hanif Abdurraqibauthor Forward in the Rain: Notes from a Tribe Called Quest.
In a press release, Rosenberg, who has known the trio for more than three decades, shares what motivated him to make the documentary: “I have such respect for the artistry of this record, and I wanted to uncover the mythology and details of how something so special came to be. I had a few visual elements in mind before we even started, and as he describes it, Dan pushed and allowed us to explore what became the right tone for the album's story. It's an inspired record, so I feel like everything that comes out of it grows in a special way.”
News of the documentary came after anniversary tour of the groupwhich took place earlier this year.
Look Making Deltron 3030 below.
