{"product_id":"future-development-metallic-blue-vinyl-2lp","title":"Future Development: Metallic Blue Vinyl 2LP","description":"\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\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e1. LYRIC LICKING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. STRESS THE WORLD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. WHY YOU WANNA GET FUNKY...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. DON’T FORGET THE BASS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. FAULTY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. X-FILES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. CORNER STORY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. LOVE IS WORTH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. DEL’S NIGHTMARE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. GAMES BEGIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. TOWN TO TOWN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. CHECKIN OUT THE RIVALRY feat. CASUAL\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del The Funky Homosapien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51222365077789,"sku":"RSE474LPC1","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4842\/8061\/files\/RSE474LP-C1.jpg?v=1777475103","url":"https:\/\/thesoundofvinyl.com\/products\/future-development-metallic-blue-vinyl-2lp","provider":"The Sound of Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}