Title: Future Development
Artist: Del the Funky Homosapien
Label: Rhymesayers
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 826257047410
Genre: Rap/Hip Hop
Release Date: 2026-06-26
Number of Discs: 2
Additional Details: Explicit Lyrics, COLORED VINYL, ROYAL BLUE, SILVER

Future Development is Del the Funky Homosapien’s third albumand, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first solofull-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics ImperiumRecordings. Originally released on cassette in 1997, and laterreissued 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 withsharper 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:
1.1 Lyric Licking
1.2 Stress the World
1.3 Why You Wanna Get Funky
1.4 Don’t Forget the Bass
1.5 Faulty
1.6 X-Files
1.7 Future Development
1.8 Corner Story
1.9 Love Is Worth
1.10 Del’s Nightmare
1.11 Games Begin
1.12 Town to Town
1.13 Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual