Del the Funky Homosapien Interview (clip 1)

The speaker reflects on their journey from writing poetry to becoming a professional rapper. They discuss their early songwriting, influences from street-themed rap music, and their professional start with Sir Jinks and Ice Cube. The speaker also shares how they helped their crew, Hieroglyphics, enter the music industry by securing record label deals.

What was the first song the narrator remembers writing?

• My Mic's a Weapon

• Street Stories

• Rap Beginnings

• Poetic Rhymes

What inspired the narrator to transition from poetry to rap?

• Classical music

• Street narratives in rap

• Pop culture

• Jazz influences

Who was the narrator's early collaborator related to Dr. Dre?

• Eazy-E

• MC Ren

• Sir Jinks

• Ice Cube

How did the narrator get his start in the music business?

• By signing with a major label

• Through a family connection

• By winning a talent show

• By working with Ice Cube

What promise did the narrator make to his crew, Hieroglyphics?

• To write songs for them

• To feature them in his music videos

• To help them get signed

• To produce their albums