{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-cd","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien – Future Development (CD)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relix-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitched together on independent terms after Elektra let him go, Future Development captures Del Bickram Jones at a creative crossroads, answering only to himself and his Hieroglyphics crew. The Bay Area underground was thriving in the mid-nineties, and Del's roots in that scene, alongside cousins Ice Cube and the broader West Coast lineage, make this record a document of Oakland hip-hop self-determination as much as it is a solo statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\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. 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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Lyric Licking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Stress the World\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Why You Wanna Get Funky\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Don't Forget the Bass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Faulty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. X-Files\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Future Development\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8. Corner Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9. Love Is Worth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10. Del's Nightmare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11. Games Begin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12. Town to Town\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 826257047427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhymesayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.26.26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadtime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826185875611,"sku":"168458305","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/7172\/files\/packshot-del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-cd-relix.jpg?v=1782507242","url":"https:\/\/relix.shop\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-cd","provider":"relix.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}