{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-2lp-metallic-blue-vinyl","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development 2LP (Metallic Blue Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuture Development is Del the Funky Homosapien’s third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first solo full-length for 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.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e1. Lyric Licking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e2. Stress the World\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e3. Why You Wanna Get Funky\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e4. Don't Forget the Bass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e5. Faulty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e6. X-Files\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e7. Future Development\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e8. Corner Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e9. Love Is Worth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e10. Del's Nightmare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e11. Games Begin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e12. Town to Town\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rhymesayers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48039502840066,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/7449\/files\/images-3.png?v=1782280978","url":"https:\/\/www.beatstreet.ca\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-2lp-metallic-blue-vinyl","provider":"Beat Street Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}