Hieroglyphics (group)
Hieroglyphics | |
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Hip hop | |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Hieroglyphics Imperium |
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| Website | hieroglyphics |
Hieroglyphics, also known as the Hieroglyphics Crew and Hiero, is an American
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]
History
As 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,
Individual members of the collective have also released albums of their own, either through solo projects or outside group projects.
Logo
The collective's third eye logo is the
In a 2000 interview with
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
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions[4] | |||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Heat
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| 1998 | 3rd Eye Vision
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— | 88 | 26 | |
| 2003 | Full Circle
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155 | 53 | 7 | |
| 2013 | The Kitchen
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— | 45 | 14 | |
Live albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Full Circle Tour
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Compilation albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1996 | Hiero Oldies Vol. I
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| 1997 | Hiero B Sides
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Live.97
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| 1998 | Hiero Oldies Vol. II
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| 2002 | Hiero Classix Vol.1
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| 2004 | The Building
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| 2005 | The Corner
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| 2007 | Over Time
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Singles
| 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
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "40 & Hiero" (E-40 featuring Hieroglyphics) |
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 |
References
- ^ 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 cliché – 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 & Album Stream". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
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