It’s one of the most common questions we see about Hieroglyphics: are they still active? Did they break up? Is Del still with the crew? The short answer is yes — the collective is intact, active, and has two major live shows in 2026. Here’s the full picture.
Hieroglyphics in 2026: Still Active, Still Independent
Hieroglyphics Imperium remains a functioning, 100% artist-owned independent hip-hop label based in Oakland, California. The collective was founded in 1995 and has operated continuously since then — no major label buyouts, no breakups, no lineup replacements. The same artists who built the catalog are still making music and performing.
The Current Lineup
The core collective in 2026:
- Del tha Funkee Homosapien — founder, solo artist, half of Deltron 3030
- Souls of Mischief: Tajai, A-Plus, Opio, Phesto
- Casual
- Pep Love
- Domino — producer, manager, backbone of the operation
- DJ Toure — official DJ for live shows
What Are They Working On?
The collective continues to release music across solo and group projects. Del tha Funkee Homosapien remains one of the most prolific artists in the catalog, and Souls of Mischief have continued to add to their discography since 93 ’til Infinity in 1993.
The full Hieroglyphics catalog — from 93 ’til Infinity (1993) through Event II (2013) and beyond — is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. New music continues to emerge from individual members.
Hiero Day 2026
Hieroglyphics runs their own annual festival — Hiero Day — in Oakland, CA. The event draws over 8,500 attendees and is a celebration of the collective, the city, and independent hip-hop culture. It’s one of the longest-running artist-curated hip-hop festivals in the country.
See Hiero Day 2026 dates and details →
Red Rocks 2026
On October 29, 2026, the full collective performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO — one of the most iconic concert venues in the world. The show also features Cypress Hill, Method Man & Redman, and De La Soul. It’s the kind of lineup that only comes together once in a decade.
Get tickets and details for Red Rocks 2026 →
245,000+ Monthly Spotify Listeners
Hieroglyphics draws over 245,000 monthly listeners on Spotify — a number driven by both longtime fans rediscovering the catalog and new listeners finding the collective for the first time through playlists, algorithm recommendations, and word of mouth.
For a crew that has never had a major label push, never had a pop crossover moment, and never compromised their artistic independence, that number is remarkable — and still growing.
Stay Connected
The best way to stay up to date on Hieroglyphics releases, shows, and merch drops is the email list. Sign up at hieroglyphics.com/newsletter for presale access and first notice on everything the crew puts out.