{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-lp-metallic-blue-vinyl","title":"DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN 'FUTURE DEVELOPMENT' 2LP (Metallic Blue Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabel: Rhymesayers Entertainment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRelease Date: 06\/26\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariant:  Metallic Blue Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture Development is Del the Funky Homosapien’s third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, it was his first album on his independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later reissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied on in-house production from Del along with contributions from Hiero crew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature on the album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on the energetic “Checking Out The Rivalry.”  Sonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings of Del’s debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored on No Need for Alarm. Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with sharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societal observations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor, streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the album captures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a more conceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant and under-appreciated chapter in Del’s evolution, showcasing early seeds of the creativity and independence that would come to define much of his career thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Lyric Licking\u003cbr\u003e2 Stress the World\u003cbr\u003e3 Why You Wanna Get Funky\u003cbr\u003e4 Don't Forget the Bass\u003cbr\u003e5 Faulty\u003cbr\u003e6 X-Files\u003cbr\u003e7 Future Development\u003cbr\u003e8 Corner Story\u003cbr\u003e9 Love Is Worth\u003cbr\u003e10 Del's Nightmare\u003cbr\u003e11 Games Begin\u003cbr\u003e12 Town to Town\u003cbr\u003e13 Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECRETLY DISTRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45461416509500,"sku":"DEL-THE-FUNKY-HOMOSAPIEN-FUTURE-DEVELOPMENT-BLUE-2LP-7410","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4427\/7308\/files\/418467315898_500.jpg?v=1780525618","url":"https:\/\/shop.veeps.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-lp-metallic-blue-vinyl","provider":"Veeps Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}