{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-presale-6-26-26-future-development-metallic-blue-2xvinyl-mint-m-mint-m","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - (PRESALE 6\/26\/26) Future Development (METALLIC BLUE 2xVINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel The Funky Homosapien 'Future Development' (Metallic Blue 2x Vinyl LP)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUPC: 826257047410\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRelease Date: June 26th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\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\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\nSonically, 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\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e 1 Lyric Licking\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2 Stress the World\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3 Why You Wanna Get Funky\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4 Don't Forget the Bass\u003cbr\u003e\r\n5 Faulty\u003cbr\u003e\r\n6 X-Files\u003cbr\u003e\r\n7 Future Development\u003cbr\u003e\r\n8 Corner Story\u003cbr\u003e\r\n9 Love Is Worth\u003cbr\u003e\r\n10 Del's Nightmare\u003cbr\u003e\r\n11 Games Begin\u003cbr\u003e\r\n12 Town to Town\u003cbr\u003e\r\n13 Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia Condition: Mint (M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve Condition: Mint (M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: HIP HOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat Type: 2xLP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 06\/26\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Love Vinyl Records","offers":[{"title":"- HIP HOP *NEW\/COLOR*","offer_id":49263228616946,"sku":"WBA4BJ-C39D-00","price":26.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/hip-hop-new-color_cBsil.png?v=1779741404","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-presale-6-26-26-future-development-metallic-blue-2xvinyl-mint-m-mint-m","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}