Hieroglyphics

Celebrating 25 years of 3rd Eye Vision, 50 years of hip-hop and 30 years of ‘93 "til Infinity", legendary hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics come to the UK and Europe in full for the first time ever, joined – in a rare live appearance – by the platinum selling Del The Funky Homosapien.

Cited as a huge influence by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Andre 3000, Eminem, De La Soul and Wu-Tang, Californian underground hip hop collective Hieroglyphics 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.

Formed on the vibrant streets of Oakland in 1991, the Hieroglyphics Crew stands as a cornerstone of the underground hip-hop movement.

Born of a collective vision to transcend musical boundaries and redefine the essence of rap, this legendary ensemble has carved an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.

Led by visionary MCs including Del the Funky Homosapien - who collaborated with Gorillaz for two songs on their self-titled 2001 debut album, "Clint Eastwood" and "Rock the House" - Souls of Mischief, Casual, Pep Love and Domino; the crew forged a unique sonic identity blending intricate lyricism, eclectic, often jazz-infused beats, and socially conscious themes.

Focussing on lyrical flow through scrupulous wordplay, the Hieroglyphic’s crew’s impact, extends far beyond the realm of music, through their innovative approach to storytelling and multimedia artistry, cementing their status as true cultural pioneers.