{"product_id":"future-development-blue-cassette","title":"Future Development (Blue Cassette)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuture Development is Del the Funky Homosapien's third album \u003cspan\u003eand, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first solo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecordings. Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-house production from Del along with contributions from Hiero \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenergetic \"Checking Out The Rivalry.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDel's debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Need for Alarm. Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobservations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estreetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaptures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunder-appreciated chapter in Del's evolution, showcasing early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseeds of the creativity and independence that would come to define \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch of his career thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPC: 826257047441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del the Funky Homosapien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49005102760187,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/2606\/3262\/files\/418467315896_500.jpg?v=1790784892","url":"https:\/\/rustandwax.com\/products\/future-development-blue-cassette","provider":"Rust \u0026 Wax Record Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}