Deep dives into the Hieroglyphics and Souls of Mischief discography
Del tha Funkee Homosapien is one of hip-hop's most distinctive voices — a lyrical weirdo in the best possible sense, Oakland born, forever ahead of his time. Whether you're new to Del or deep in the catalog, here's how his albums rank and where to start. The Del Discography at a Glance Del's career…
10 Hieroglyphics verses that prove the crew's lyrical excellence — from Del's Virus and Tajai's 93 til Infinity opener to Casual, Pep Love, and Phesto.
93 til Infinity and Illmatic both arrived in 1993 and both remain the standard for their traditions. Here's what makes each perfect and what comparing them reveals.
Is 93 til Infinity a perfect album? Here's the full case for why Souls of Mischief's 1993 debut is one of the closest things to perfection hip-hop has produced.
In 2000, Del released two landmark albums and the underground hip-hop world produced its greatest year. Here's why 2000 was the underground's apex.
About Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings is one of the most significant independent hip-hop labels in the history of the genre. Founded in the mid-1990s when the Hieroglyphics collective chose to leave major label deals behind and build their own infrastructure, the label has operated continuously for nearly three decades — releasing music…
Fifteen Hieroglyphics tracks -- from Deltron 3030 to Pep Love's Ascension to Souls of Mischief -- that work perfectly for studying and deep focus work. Build the ultimate Hiero concentration playlist.
Del tha Funkee Homosapien's Both Sides of the Brain (2000) was released the same year as Deltron 3030, but this overlooked solo record stands on its own as a pure, personal, and essential chapter in his catalog.
Souls of Mischief's 2014 album There Is Only Now, produced by Adrian Younge, is arguably their best work since 93 til Infinity -- a sweeping orchestral statement from four MCs at the top of their game.
The ultimate Hieroglyphics road trip playlist — 20 songs for the drive, organized by mood and moment. From 93 til Infinity to Deltron 3030.