Hieroglyphics, also known as the Hieroglyphics Crew and Hiero, are an American underground hip hop collective based in Oakland, California. The collective was founded in the early-1990s by rapper Del tha Funkee 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 D, A-Plus, Opio, and Tajai. The Hieroglyphics combine fundamentally sound deliveries and lyrical content with original and sometimes jazzy or funky beats and samples. Since... their inception, Hieroglyphics have found a following largely through their live concerts, podcasts , and promotion through their website. The collective uses a three-eyed, straight-lipped face logo that figures prominently on their albums, website, stickers, and clothing. As a collective, the Hieroglyphics have released two studio albums: 3rd Eye Vision in 1998, and Full Circle in 2003. In 2005, the collective released a live DVD and accompanying CD of the Hiero's 2003 Full Circle Tour.
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| Career began: | 1991 |
| Members: | Souls of Mischief, Casual, Tajai, Opio, Pep Love, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, A+, A-Plus, Jay Biz, Domino, Phesto |
| Hometown: | Oakland |
| Also known as: | Heiroglyphics |