{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-metallic-blue-vinyl-2lp","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development [Metallic Blue Vinyl 2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: RSE474LP-C1\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 0826257047410\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 26 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Hip-Hop \u0026amp; Rap\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.”\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. 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\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 Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46903596155036,"sku":"RSE474LP-C1","price":35.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/Vinyl_Standard_Front.jpg?v=1779203898","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-metallic-blue-vinyl-2lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}