{"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\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.\u003cbr\u003eLyrically, 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.\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhymesayers Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"2 Vinyl LP Indie Ex.","offer_id":57876784152908,"sku":"BLX-14364","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Indie Ex.","offer_id":57876784185676,"sku":"BLX-14365","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/2738\/3884\/files\/Del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development.png?v=1782294917","url":"https:\/\/badlands.co.uk\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","provider":"Badlands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}