Del the Funky Homosapien - (PRESALE 6/26/26) Future Development (BLUE SILVER 2xV
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Item Description
SHIPS BY 06/26/2026
Future Development [Explicit Content]
(Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics, Colored Vinyl, Royal Blue, Silver)
Artist: Del the Funky Homosapien Format: LP Release Date: 6/26/2026
Label: Rhymesayers
Vendor: Secretly Distribution-Bwscd
Distributor: AMPED
Number of Discs: 2
UPC: 826257047410
Genre: Rap/Hip Hop
Release Date: 6/26/2026
Product ID: RYMS474C1.1
Weight: .88 lb
LP
Last ordered: Jun 18, 2026
Description
Future 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." 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.
Tracks
Credits
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
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: HIP HOP
- Format Type: 2xLP
- Released: 06/26/2026
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