{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-2xlp","title":"Del the Funky Homosapien 'Future Development' 2xLP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"modal-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Content_description-wrapper__XbO9z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Content_inner-wrapper__xBJ2L\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_truncated-text__yUXZD\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionBody__bEN2t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order. Due 26th June.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Blue Vinyl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFuture Development \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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003eSonically, \u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e 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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Rhymesayers Entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cargo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58322950259075,"sku":"RSE474LP-C1","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6872\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-24at12.43.00.png?v=1782301407","url":"https:\/\/beartreerecords.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-2xlp","provider":"Bear Tree Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}