DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Vinyl LP

Future Development is Del the Funky Homosapien's third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first solofull-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics ImperiumRecordings.

Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later reissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied onin-house production from Del along with contributions from Hierocrew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature onthe album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on theenergetic "Checking Out The Rivalry."Sonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings ofDel's debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored onNo Need for Alarm.

Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with sharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societalobservations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor,streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the albumcaptures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a moreconceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant andunder-appreciated chapter in Del's evolution, showcasing earlyseeds of the creativity and independence that would come to definemuch of his career thereafter.

Tracks:

1. Lyric Licking
2. Stress the World
3. Why You Wanna Get Funky
4. Don't Forget the Bass
5. Faulty
6. X-Files
7. Future Development
8. Corner Story
9. Love Is Worth
10. Del's Nightmare
11. Games Begin
12. Town to Town
13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual

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