{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-preorder-out-6-26","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien- Future Development PREORDER OUT 6\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder. Albums can be picked up or will be mailed out upon street date. Order by 6\/12\/26 to get by 6\/26\/26.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Rhymesayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLyric Licking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStress The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy You Wanna Get Funky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDon't Forget The Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFaulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eX-Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCorner Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLove is Worth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDel's Nightmare(Slave Master)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGames Begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTown to Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCheckin Out The Rivalry ft. Casual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Waiting Room Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44902683443315,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cassette","offer_id":44902683476083,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metallic Blue 2xLP","offer_id":44902683508851,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/4315\/0908\/files\/RSE474DelTheFunkyHomosapienFutureDevelopmentAlbumArt.jpg?v=1777396846","url":"https:\/\/waitingroomrecords.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-preorder-out-6-26","provider":"Waiting Room Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}