{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien 'Future Development'","description":"\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only guest feature on the album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on the energetic “Checking Out The Rivalry.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 feat. CASUAL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhymesayers","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2xLP - Metallic Blue","offer_id":57274154287481,"sku":"RSE474LP-C1","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57274154320249,"sku":"RSE474CD","price":11.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cassette","offer_id":57274154353017,"sku":"RSE474CS","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/8053\/files\/Delthefunkyhomosapien-futuredevelopment.jpg?v=1779116446","url":"https:\/\/cargorecordsdirect.co.uk\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","provider":"Cargo Independent Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}