Del The Funky Homosapien - Future Development (Deluxe edition
2xLP pressed on black & white “insomnia effect” vinyl.
- Housed in 12” wide spine machine matte jacket with silver foil lamination.
- White paper dust sleeves w/ plastic liner.
- Exclusive 7" picture disc vinyl featuring two rare bonus tracks, “Cold Cuts (No Nuts Original Version)" and “Help Me Out,” housed in custom die-cut jacket with silver foil lamination and gloss finish.
- Alternate album artwork, inspired by the cover of the original 1997 cassette, reimagined and illustrated by Sam Rodriguez.
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 relied on in-house production from the Hieroglyphics crew, with Del and A-Plus handling the majority of the beats, along with contributions from Opio and Toure. The only guest feature on the album is from another Hiero crew member, Casual, who joins Del on the energetic “Checkin 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 a 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 creati
