Hieroglyphics (group)

Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics' logo
Hieroglyphics' logo
Background information
Also known asHieroglyphics Crew, Hiero
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1991–present
LabelsHieroglyphics Imperium
Members
Past members
  • Snupe
  • Mike G
  • Jay-Biz
Websitehieroglyphics.com

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.

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]

  1. ^ Maniaci, Paul (September 3, 2006). "Domino Music Producer". The Career Cookbook. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  2. ^ 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 cliché – to help lead Bay Area hip hop". SFWeekly.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2007.