{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","title":"Del the Funky Homosapien - Future Development (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e**This record is up for pre-order with a release date of 6\/26\/26. Orders containing pre-order items will be held until all items are in stock.\u003c\/p\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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6z1G1z83OlcdFBxAoHML3H?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Rhymesayers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50564556194038,"sku":"826257047410","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2922\/3414\/files\/DeltheFunkyHomosapien-FutureDevelopment.png?v=1777469100","url":"https:\/\/residentvinyl.com\/en-ca\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","provider":"Resident Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}