Local legends, Deceptikonz, have announced they will be embarking on an indefinite hiatus after ten years at the forefront of the New Zealand hip hop scene.
With over 150,000 combined records sold in New Zealand alone, the Deceptikonz have more than 10 Gold & Platinum awards along with three # 1 Singles. On top of this, each member of the group has delivered a Top 10 hit from their respective solo careers. Then of course there are the worldwide sales of over 2 million units with Savage’s success in the US.
THE ALBUM
As a parting word to all the fans who have supported the group over the last decade, Savage, Mareko, Frisko & Devolo are pleased to announce the imminent release of one last Deceptikonz album, Evolution: Past-Present-Beyond
On the new record Deceptikonz return to the foundation and essence of their first release Elimination to deliver another classic. Guests on the album include urban alumni David Dallas, Monsta, P- Money, Adeaze and Aaradhna.
Another crucial player in the release is world #1 graffiti artist Askew One from TMD who has been recruited by Dawn Raid Entertainment to oversee creative direction for the entire project. As part of this, Askew will be creating a collectable artwork cover and limited edition print balancing the all important Deceptikonz logo with his own distinctive stamp.
Over the years Deceptikonz have adapted to the changing musical landscape and on Evolution: Past-Present-Beyond the group has created a work that best reflects their underground roots and provides the listener with a body of work that should define their legacy.
“Evolution is basically the development and diversification of a living object from it’s earliest form, adapting and improving to the demands of it’s environment, from underground rappers to artists with 2 million units sold in the US with Savage, we’ve come along way†says Mareko.
As a 2CD set, Evolution: Past-Present-Beyond will feature a collection of new tracks along with a disc of bonus material including past Deceptikonz hits, both as a group and as solo artists. Recognising the importance of the ever-evolving online community, Deceptikonz are releasing four underground singles and videos prior to the album’s release to appease the appetites of their online fans.
THE EVENT
Deceptikonz will be going out in style with an event that promises to deliver fans one hell of a night out. Make sure you join the Deceptikonz for Evolution in its Final Stages – it may well be the last time you see Savage, Mareko, Frisko & Devolo all together on one stage!
Evolution in its Final Stages is an event not to be missed. Sharing the stage with the Deceptikonz on the night will be performances by NZ Hip Hop greats P-Money, David Dallas, Monsta (US) and one of the most talked about underground groups of the year Home Brew + Usual Suspects and special surprise guests.
Tickets to the farewell event are available from Ticketek and each ticket sold will come with a copy of the new album – to be delivered on the day of release, Monday 5th July 2010. Purchasers of the first 750 tickets will also receive a limited edition silk screen print of the Deceptikonz logo by Askew.
THE NEW ALBUM:
EVOLUTION: PAST-PRESENT-BEYOND
AVAILABLE 5TH JULY 2010
THE FAREWELL EVENT:
EVOLUTION IN ITS FINAL STAGES
THE STUDIO | K’RD | AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 10th JULY – 8.00PM
Tickets available from www.ticketek.co.nz