{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-vinyl-lp-indies-metallic-blue-colour-due-out-26-06-26","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien Future Development Vinyl LP Indies Metallic Blue Colour Due Out 26\/06\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a pre-order item due for release 26th June, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndie Stores Exclusive\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000CD\"\u003e Metallic Blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eColour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. LYRIC LICKING\u003cbr\u003e\n2. STRESS THE WORLD\u003cbr\u003e\n3. WHY YOU WANNA GET FUNKY...\u003cbr\u003e\n4. DON’T FORGET THE BASS\u003cbr\u003e\n5. FAULTY\u003cbr\u003e\n6. X-FILES\u003cbr\u003e\n7. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr\u003e\n8. CORNER STORY\u003cbr\u003e\n9. LOVE IS WORTH\u003cbr\u003e\n10. DEL’S NIGHTMARE\u003cbr\u003e\n11. GAMES BEGIN\u003cbr\u003e\n12. TOWN TO TOWN\u003cbr\u003e\n13. CHECKIN OUT THE RIVALRY feat. CASUAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, 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","brand":"Assai Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434842169727,"sku":"RSE474LP-C1","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1565\/5653\/files\/abacab61-7060-4f4a-b2a6-d8210d52a333.jpg?v=1777484892","url":"https:\/\/assai.co.uk\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-vinyl-lp-indies-metallic-blue-colour-due-out-26-06-26","provider":"Assai Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}