{"product_id":"del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","title":"Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development -  Exclusive Green\/Blue Marble Vinyl DOUBLE LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER. SHIPS JUNE 26TH, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003cem\u003eNo Need for Alarm\u003c\/em\u003e. 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimately, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed onto \u003cstrong\u003eBlue \u0026amp; Green Marble Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, and limited to \u003cstrong\u003eonly 100 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e with our signature, \u003cstrong\u003enumbered obi strip\u003c\/strong\u003e. Impressed recordings is proud to present this \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e variant of Del The Funky Homosapien's first independent solo full-length record.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLY ON IMPRESSED. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impressed Recordings x Rhymesayers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53392925786430,"sku":"IMP301","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/8676\/5630\/files\/delthefunkyhomosapienvinylimpressed.jpg?v=1777408039","url":"https:\/\/impressedrecordings.com\/products\/del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development","provider":"Impressed Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}