{"product_id":"del-tha-funkee-homosapien-future-development-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","title":"Del Tha Funkee Homosapien: Future Development (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"Future Development is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=Del+the+Funky+Homosapien\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDel the Funky Homosapien\u003c\/a\u003e’s third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, it was his first album on 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?q=Hiero\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=Hieroglyphics\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=Souls+Of+Mischief\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHiero crew\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\" - Rhymesayers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindependent 3rd album from 1997, 1st time on vinyl in 24 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetallic blue colored double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoused in deluxe foil-stamped sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Rhymesayers 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Del Tha Funkee Homosapien","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":43291563032666,"sku":"hh-6173","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/del-futuredev-coloredvinyl-1.jpg?v=1782312900","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/del-tha-funkee-homosapien-future-development-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","provider":"TurntableLab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}