Following his early introduction into the hip hop scene at the tender age of 17 by his cousin Ice Cube, Del the Funky Homosapien went on to lead his crew, the Hieroglyphics, in a markedly 'non-gangsta' response to a burgeoning West Coast scene. With a career spanning two decades and by staying true to himself, Del has earned a legion of devout adoring fans.

This is Bukue One. Emcee, Graffiti Artist, Skater, and Hip-Hop Entrepreneur. So the next time you're at a show and the emcee finishes by ollieing off the stage and skating through the crowd to sell his merch and sign autographs, there'll be no doubt as to what you've just experienced. Chances are that you'll be sweaty from dancing and hoarse from signing along. Bukue One has just completed his intromission as the defender of the five elements of hip-hop.