{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER!! RELEASE DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 06\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 X LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhymesayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Blue \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\" 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\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyric Licking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress the World\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy You Wanna Get Funky\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Forget the Bass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaulty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Files\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Development\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorner Story\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Is Worth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDel's Nightmare\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames Begin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTown to Town\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckin Out the Rivalry Casual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Future Development (Metallic Blue)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43458736685145,"sku":null,"price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/4511673-3575704.jpg?v=1782175125","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}