{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-lp-metallic-blue-coloured-vinyl","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development (LP, Metallic Blue Coloured Vinyl)","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. 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\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 (Featuring – Casual) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urbanrecords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311247040739,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/3945\/files\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-metallic-blue-vinyl.jpg?v=1782378378","url":"https:\/\/urbanrecords.com.au\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-lp-metallic-blue-coloured-vinyl","provider":"Urbanrecords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}