Classic hip hop by a legend
eternal now | mankato | 07/24/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Future development is not Del's tightest(I think everyone can agree that Deltron 3030 delivers the best lyrical assault out of Del's collective), but this album carries an old school hip hop flavor that is hard to deny. The lyrics are still tight and on point and the beats are rather decent. If you are the kind that compares, you would notice that this albums production is much better than Both sides of the brain, yet the lyrical content is somewhat more achieved on Both sides of the brain, whereas the lyrics on Future Development are kind of in the growing process of Del's flow style. Still an amazing album by one of the best emcees ever. Pick it up, bask in the classic hip hop flavor, get schooled by the Delmeister."
Lovin' Its Worth
Steve Elliott | Seattle, WA USA | 01/26/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an incredibly good album, filled with the kinds of gems that give you that thrill of discovery that only happens once in a blue moon.
I'd put "Why You Wanna Get Funky..." , and "X Files" up against any hip hop ever recorded. To know them is to love them, and once they've gotten in your kitchen they will make your world a better place.
As for "Corner Story," it has the feel, the groove, the lyrics, and the beat in such a perfect combination that it may be my single favorite song the Funkee Homosapien has ever dropped.
"Love Is Worth" is a sterling call for self-respect and for demanding it of others. How much of today's hip hop tells women (and men) to value themselves highly?
And then there's "Del's Nightmare." Never has the plight of the creative, uncompromising, non-trendy hip hop artist ever been so chillingly, tellingly painted. Would you believe that Del can compare the music business to the days of slavery without ever sliding into shrillness or hyperbole?
You don't have to pay $30+ for a used copy -- it's available on iTunes, eMusic and Amazon for download."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1