Since their inception, Hieroglyphics have found a following largely through their live concerts, podcasts ("Hierocasts"), and promotion through their website.[1]
The collective uses a three-eyed, straight-lipped face logo that figures prominently on their albums, website, stickers, and clothing.[2]
In 2005, the collective released a live DVD and accompanying CD of the Hiero's 2003 Full Circle Tour.
The collective has also released five compilation albums: Hiero B-Sides and Hiero Oldies Vol. I in 1997, Hiero Oldies Vol. II in 1998, The Building in 2004, The Corner in 2005, and most recently, Over Time, in March 2007.
Individual members of the collective have also released albums of their own, either through solo projects or outside group projects.
Logoedit
The collective's third eye logo is the Mayan numeral for 8. Created by Del the Funky Homosapien, the son of an abstract artist, it has been used to promote the collective on their album covers, website, stickers, clothing, and other promotional materials.[2]
In a 2000 interview with SF Weekly, Del commented:
When I invented that symbol, I never thought it would get this big. I've seen about 20 people with that tattoo. I saw a comic book -- like Clerks or something -- and one of the fools in there had a Hiero shirt on. I saw a Redman and Method Man video, and there's somebody in the crowd with a Hiero shirt on. I think slowly but surely people are starting to pay attention to us.[2]
The Clerks comic in question was drawn by underground comic artist Jim Mahfood who has worked various rap and hip hop items into his work over his career. In an interview with halftimeonline.net in 2004, Mahfood mentioned Del and the Hieroglyphics by name:
Working in comics, especially the way I do, is totally comparable to an underground emcee or rap crew because you can actually make a living off of it without selling out or compromising your vision. Some of my heroes are Del The Funkee Homosapien from the Hieroglyphics crew, Jurassic 5, or my homeboy Z-Trip are all people who have developed a following for doing something really specific.[3]
^Maniaci, Paul (September 3, 2006). . The Career Cookbook. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
^ abcKeast, Darren (March 1, 2000). . SFWeekly.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2007.
^Halftimeonline.net (January 15, 2004). "Hip Hop and Comics Vol.2: Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts)". HalftimeOnline.net. Retrieved August 28, 2007.
^Steve Huey. "Hieroglyphics § Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
^Paul Martinez (July 16, 2013). "Hieroglyphics "The Kitchen" Tracklist, Cover Art & Album Stream". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
External linksedit
Official website
May 02, 2024
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Hieroglyphics also known as the Hieroglyphics Crew and Hiero is an American underground hip hop collective based in Oakland California It was founded in the early 1990s by rapper Del the Funky Homosapien The collective is currently composed of rappers Del the Funky Homosapien Casual Pep Love producer manager Domino DJ Toure and the four individual members of the rap group Souls of Mischief Phesto A Plus Opio and Tajai HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics logoBackground informationAlso known asHieroglyphics Crew HieroOriginOakland California U S GenresHip hopYears active1991 presentLabelsHieroglyphics ImperiumMembersCasual Del the Funky Homosapien Domino DJ Toure Pep Love A Plus Opio Phesto TajaiPast membersSnupeMike GJay BizWebsitehieroglyphics wbr com Since their inception Hieroglyphics have found a following largely through their live concerts podcasts Hierocasts and promotion through their website 1 The collective uses a three eyed straight lipped face logo that figures prominently on their albums website stickers and clothing 2 Contents 1 History 2 Logo 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Live albums 3 3 Compilation albums 3 4 Singles 3 5 As featured artist 4 References 5 External linksHistory editAs a collective the Hieroglyphics have released three studio albums 3rd Eye Vision in 1998 Full Circle in 2003 and The Kitchen in 2013 In 2005 the collective released a live DVD and accompanying CD of the Hiero s 2003 Full Circle Tour The collective has also released five compilation albums Hiero B Sides and Hiero Oldies Vol I in 1997 Hiero Oldies Vol II in 1998 The Building in 2004 The Corner in 2005 and most recently Over Time in March 2007 Individual members of the collective have also released albums of their own either through solo projects or outside group projects Logo editThe collective s third eye logo is the Mayan numeral for 8 Created by Del the Funky Homosapien the son of an abstract artist it has been used to promote the collective on their album covers website stickers clothing and other promotional materials 2 In a 2000 interview with SF Weekly Del commented When I invented that symbol I never thought it would get this big I ve seen about 20 people with that tattoo I saw a comic book like Clerks or something and one of the fools in there had a Hiero shirt on I saw a Redman and Method Man video and there s somebody in the crowd with a Hiero shirt on I think slowly but surely people are starting to pay attention to us 2 The Clerks comic in question was drawn by underground comic artist Jim Mahfood who has worked various rap and hip hop items into his work over his career In an interview with halftimeonline net in 2004 Mahfood mentioned Del and the Hieroglyphics by name Working in comics especially the way I do is totally comparable to an underground emcee or rap crew because you can actually make a living off of it without selling out or compromising your vision Some of my heroes are Del The Funkee Homosapien from the Hieroglyphics crew Jurassic 5 or my homeboy Z Trip are all people who have developed a following for doing something really specific 3 Discography editStudio albums edit Year Album Peak chart positions 4 U S U S R amp B U S Heat 1998 3rd Eye Vision Released March 24 1998 Label Hieroglyphics Imperium 88 26 2003 Full Circle Released October 7 2003 Label Hieroglyphics Imperium 155 53 7 2013 The Kitchen Released July 16 2013 5 Label Hieroglyphics Imperium 45 14 Live albums edit Year Album 2005 Full Circle Tour Released April 19 2005 Compilation albums edit Year Album 1996 Hiero Oldies Vol I Format Cassette CD 2001 reissue 1997 Hiero B Sides Format Cassette Live 97 Format Cassette 1998 Hiero Oldies Vol II Released June 29 Format Cassette CD 2001 reissue 2002 Hiero Classix Vol 1 Released June 29 Format CD 2004 The Building Format CD 2005 The Corner Released September 20 2007 Over Time Released March 20 Format CD Singles edit Year Song Album 1999 You Never Knew 3rd Eye Vision 2002 Hydra G U O M D Think Again One Big Trip 2003 Make Your Move featuring Goapele Full Circle 2013 Gun Fever The Kitchen As featured artist edit Year Song Album 2012 40 amp Hiero E 40 featuring Hieroglyphics The Block Brochure Welcome to the Soil 3References edit Maniaci Paul September 3 2006 Domino Music Producer The Career Cookbook Archived from the original on November 14 2017 Retrieved November 14 2017 a b c Keast Darren March 1 2000 Having it Both Ways Del the Funky Homosapien has moved out of the shadow of his famous cousin and every musical cliche to help lead Bay Area hip hop SFWeekly com Archived from the original on February 27 2005 Retrieved January 27 2007 Halftimeonline net January 15 2004 Hip Hop and Comics Vol 2 Jim Mahfood Grrl Scouts HalftimeOnline net Retrieved August 28 2007 Steve Huey Hieroglyphics Awards AllMusic Retrieved April 3 2015 Paul Martinez July 16 2013 Hieroglyphics The Kitchen Tracklist Cover Art amp Album Stream Hiphopdx com Retrieved April 3 2015 External links editOfficial website 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