Three decades. A dozen-plus albums. No major label deal. Hieroglyphics has built one of the most distinctive catalogs in West Coast hip-hop history — and most casual listeners have barely scratched the surface. Here is your complete guide to everything they’ve released, where to start, and why it matters.
The Essential Five: Start Here
1. 93 ’til Infinity — Souls of Mischief (1993)
Note: 93 ’til Infinity is a Souls of Mischief album. Tajai, A-Plus, Opio, and Phesto are founding Hieroglyphics members, but this was released on Jive as their group debut — it is not a Hieroglyphics collective record.
The title track is one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever recorded. Full stop. Tajai, A-Plus, Opio, and Phesto were teenagers when this dropped, and they were already operating on a different plane. The album is relaxed, sun-soaked West Coast hip-hop at its most effortless — but the technical rapping underneath is anything but. Listen and buy →
2. 3rd Eye Vision — Hieroglyphics (1998)
The full collective album. Every core member — Del, Souls of Mischief, Casual, Pep Love, Domino — shows up, and the result is the definitive statement of what Hieroglyphics Imperium was building. Production by Jay Biz and Domino hits different from anything mainstream. Listen and buy →
3. Deltron 3030 — Deltron 3030 (2000)
Del tha Funkee Homosapien and producer Dan the Automator built a science-fiction concept album that predicted dystopian futures while rapping about them. It’s a hip-hop album, a sci-fi novel, and a philosophical argument all at once. Gorillaz fans often discover Del through this album and can’t believe how deep it goes. Listen and buy →
4. Full Circle — Hieroglyphics (2003)
Five years after 3rd Eye Vision, the collective returned with a tighter, harder album. The production is darker and the MCs have grown. Where 3rd Eye Vision is wide-open, Full Circle is focused. Start with “Sunshine” and go from there. Listen and buy →
5. Fear Itself — Casual (1994)
Casual’s debut on Jive Records is one of the most underrated records in the Hiero catalog. Dense, aggressive lyricism that showcases exactly why Casual is essential to the crew’s legacy. If you’ve been sleeping on his solo catalog, this is where to start. Learn more about Casual →
More Essential Hiero
Ascension — Pep Love (2001)
Pep Love’s solo debut on Hieroglyphics Imperium is a slow-burning, jazz-influenced record that rewards patience. One of the most overlooked releases in the entire catalog — essential listening for any true Hiero head. Learn more about Pep Love →
Event II — Deltron 3030 (2013)
A decade after the original, Del and Dan the Automator returned with a sequel that matched the ambition of the first album. Event II expands the Deltron universe and proves Del’s pen never dulled. Listen and buy →
The Full Roster
Every member of the Hieroglyphics collective has built a solo catalog worth exploring: Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief (Tajai, A-Plus, Opio, Phesto), Casual, Pep Love, Domino, and DJ Toure. Visit the Artists page for the full breakdown.
Where to Listen
The full Hieroglyphics catalog is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. Bandcamp is the best way to support the artists directly — Hieroglyphics Imperium is 100% artist-owned and independent.
- Spotify: Hieroglyphics on Spotify
- Shop vinyl and physical: shophiero.com
Catch Them Live in 2026
The best way to experience the catalog is live. The full collective performs at:
- Red Rocks 2026 — Morrison, CO (with Cypress Hill, Method Man, De La Soul)
- Hiero Day 2026 — Oakland, CA