{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","title":"Del the Funky Homosapien - Future Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on metallic blue wax\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis 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,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebridges 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\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 472px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1797633526\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com\/album\/future-development\"\u003eFuture Development by Del The Funky Homosapien\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den of Wax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49350581059736,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8689\/0392\/files\/a919802739_1x1_700.avif?v=1782650312","url":"https:\/\/www.denofwax.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","provider":"Den of Wax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}