Del The Funky Homosapien- Future Development [Metallic Blue] (PREORDER) (Vinyl)
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Future 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.”
Sonically, 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.
Tracklist:
- Lyric Licking
- Stress the World
- Why You Wanna Get Funky
- Don't Forget the Bass
- Faulty
- X-Files
- Future Development
- Corner Story
- Love Is Worth
- Del's Nightmare
- Games Begin
- Town to Town
- Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual
UPC > 826257047410
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Rhymesayers
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Del The Funky Homosapien- Future Development [Metallic Blue] (PREORDER) (Vinyl)
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Release Date: 06.26.2026
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Future 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.”
Sonically, 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.
Tracklist:
- Lyric Licking
- Stress the World
- Why You Wanna Get Funky
- Don't Forget the Bass
- Faulty
- X-Files
- Future Development
- Corner Story
- Love Is Worth
- Del's Nightmare
- Games Begin
- Town to Town
- Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual
UPC > 826257047410
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Rhymesayers
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.