{"product_id":"del-funky-homosapien-future-development-cd","title":"Pre-Order 26\/06\/26 - Del The Funky Homosapien: Future Development (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ntCfJP9cplE?si=B1WzOMkdK7dZoT8f\" height=\"300\" width=\"full\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is available for pre-order only and will be dispatched on or around its release date (26\/06\/26)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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, \u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e 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 humour, streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, 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\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyric Licking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Ya Want To Get Funkee...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Forget The Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorner Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Is Worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDel's Nightmare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames Begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTown To Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Rhymesayers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54077816537434,"sku":"RSE474CD","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1481\/5374\/files\/del-funky-homosapien-future-development.jpg?v=1777440622","url":"https:\/\/freebirdrecords.com\/products\/del-funky-homosapien-future-development-cd","provider":"Freebird Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}