Del the Funky Homosapien is an American hip hop artist from Oakland, California, who began releasing records in the early 1990s and is associated with the Bay Area underground hip hop scene. Known for inventive wordplay, offbeat flows and eclectic production, his music has ranged from funk‑tinged, sample‑based hip hop to experimental, concept‑driven projects incorporating electronic and science‑fiction themes while retaining ties to West Coast underground hip hop.