{"product_id":"cd-del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-pre-order","title":"CD - Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1CD - released June 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuture Development \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis 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\u003cbr\u003eSonically,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuture Development\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebridges 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48443107311870,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1546\/6351\/files\/Delthefunkyhomosapien-futuredevelopment.webp?v=1782403336","url":"https:\/\/encorerecords.ca\/products\/cd-del-the-funky-homosapien-future-development-pre-order","provider":"Encore Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}