DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Vinyl LP
Expected: 6/26/26
Future Development is Del the Funky Homosapien's third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first soloĀ full-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics ImperiumĀ Recordings.
Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later reissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied onĀ in-house production from Del along with contributions from HieroĀ crew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature onĀ the album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on theĀ energetic "Checking Out The Rivalry."Ā Sonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings ofĀ Del's debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored onĀ No Need for Alarm.
Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with sharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societalĀ observations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor,Ā streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the albumĀ captures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a moreĀ conceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant andĀ under-appreciated chapter in Del's evolution, showcasing earlyĀ seeds of the creativity and independence that would come to defineĀ much of his career thereafter.
Tracks:
1. Lyric Licking
2. Stress the World
3. Why You Wanna Get Funky
4. Don't Forget the Bass
5. Faulty
6. X-Files
7. Future Development
8. Corner Story
9. Love Is Worth
10. Del's Nightmare
11. Games Begin
12. Town to Town
13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual
Label:Ā Rhymesayers
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Description
Expected: 6/26/26
Future Development is Del the Funky Homosapien's third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first soloĀ full-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics ImperiumĀ Recordings.
Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later reissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied onĀ in-house production from Del along with contributions from HieroĀ crew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature onĀ the album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on theĀ energetic "Checking Out The Rivalry."Ā Sonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings ofĀ Del's debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored onĀ No Need for Alarm.
Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with sharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societalĀ observations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor,Ā streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the albumĀ captures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a moreĀ conceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant andĀ under-appreciated chapter in Del's evolution, showcasing earlyĀ seeds of the creativity and independence that would come to defineĀ much of his career thereafter.
Tracks:
1. Lyric Licking
2. Stress the World
3. Why You Wanna Get Funky
4. Don't Forget the Bass
5. Faulty
6. X-Files
7. Future Development
8. Corner Story
9. Love Is Worth
10. Del's Nightmare
11. Games Begin
12. Town to Town
13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual
Label:Ā Rhymesayers
