Dels (musician)
Encyclopedia
DELS (born Kieren Dickins) is a rapper and graphics designer from Ipswich
. He is based currently in London
and a graduate of Kingston University. Dickins signed a three album deal with the Ninja Tune
label Big Dada
.
) and 'GOB' (produced by Kwes
) have gained notice for his adventurous and distinct style. Big Dada have described DELS as the "perfect Big Dada artist". "A very talented MC who pushes what he can say with words as hard as he can and combines it with a really adventurous attitude towards music. Oh, and he does his own artwork and videos, too, which makes things much easier!"
His forth coming album 'GOB' is primarily produced by Kwes
with him taking the helm on six tracks, Micachu
two tracks and Joe Goddard three tracks.
who was the first mainstream English radio host to play his debut Big Dada single "Shapeshift". Paul Lester of The Guardian has complimented Dickins for his ability to set himself apart from many homogeneous Hip Hop artists by sounding both languid and urgent. Lester has described Dickins as "Dizzee mixed with the Björk of Vespertina". DELS' single 'Shapeshift' has been listed by Drowned In Sound as one of their top singles of 2010.
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
. He is based currently in London
London
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and a graduate of Kingston University. Dickins signed a three album deal with the Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
label Big Dada
Big Dada
Big Dada Recordings is the Hip Hop imprint of London-based independent record label, Ninja Tune. It is best known for being the home of prominent British hip hop artist Roots Manuva. It was started by reputed hip hop journalist Will Ashon in February 1997...
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Releases
2010 has seen DELS' popularity gain momentum. His singles 'Shapeshift', 'Trumpalump' (produced by Joe Goddard of Hot ChipHot Chip
Hot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
) and 'GOB' (produced by Kwes
Kwes
Kwes, officially stylized Kwes. is a British record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician.-Biography:Kwes was born and raised in Lewisham, South East London. He began playing his grandparents' organ at the age of four and his grandmother bought him his first small keyboard aged 5...
) have gained notice for his adventurous and distinct style. Big Dada have described DELS as the "perfect Big Dada artist". "A very talented MC who pushes what he can say with words as hard as he can and combines it with a really adventurous attitude towards music. Oh, and he does his own artwork and videos, too, which makes things much easier!"
His forth coming album 'GOB' is primarily produced by Kwes
Kwes
Kwes, officially stylized Kwes. is a British record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician.-Biography:Kwes was born and raised in Lewisham, South East London. He began playing his grandparents' organ at the age of four and his grandmother bought him his first small keyboard aged 5...
with him taking the helm on six tracks, Micachu
Micachu
Mica Levi, known by her stage name Micachu , is an English singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. She is classically trained and is best known for experimental music in a variety of genres.-Biography:...
two tracks and Joe Goddard three tracks.
Critical Acclaim
DELS has received positive media coverage from BBC Radio 1's Reggie YatesReggie Yates
Reginald "Reggie" Yates is a British actor, television presenter and radio DJ of Ghanaian descent. He went to Central Foundation Boys' School.-Early career:...
who was the first mainstream English radio host to play his debut Big Dada single "Shapeshift". Paul Lester of The Guardian has complimented Dickins for his ability to set himself apart from many homogeneous Hip Hop artists by sounding both languid and urgent. Lester has described Dickins as "Dizzee mixed with the Björk of Vespertina". DELS' single 'Shapeshift' has been listed by Drowned In Sound as one of their top singles of 2010.
Studio albums
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2011 | GOB Gob (Dels album) -Personnel:*Dels – Vocals*Tracks 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 - produced by Kwes*Tracks 3 and 7 - additional production by Kwes*Tracks 2, 3 and 7 - produced by Joe Goddard*Tracks 6 and 8 - produced by Micachu*Joe Goddard - Guest vocalist...
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Singles
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2008 | "Lazy"
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| 2010 | "Shapeshift"
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| 2010 | "Trumpalump"
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| 2011 | "GOB"
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| 2011 | "Capsize"
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