{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-1997-new-lp-record-2026-rhymesayers-vinyl-hip-hop","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development (1997) - New 2 LP Record 2026 Rhymesayers Vinyl - Hip Hop","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\u003carticle class=\"main_cQEFk\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"body_utiDG\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"main_cQEFk\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"release-tracklist\" class=\"section_Odw8o open_FaEHZ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_ETGfR\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"main_cQEFk\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"body_utiDG\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headLineXL title_Brnd1 css-12sap66\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"link_PKPcS\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/artist\/31712-Del-Tha-Funkee-Homosapien\" hreflang=\"en\" class=\"link_wXY7O link_PKPcS\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eDel The Funky 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