What Is Hiero Day? Everything You Need to Know About Oakland’s Hip-Hop Festival
Hiero Day is Oakland's annual hip-hop festival, run by Hieroglyphics themselves. Here's everything you need to know — history, lineup, tickets, and how to get there.
Guides, lists, and explainers for Hiero fans old and new
15 Essential Underground Hip-Hop Albums of the ’90s (And Why Hiero Belongs at the Top)
The 15 essential underground hip-hop albums of the '90s — and why Hieroglyphics belongs at the very top of the list.
30 Years of Hieroglyphics: What the Anniversary Means for Hip-Hop
Hieroglyphics turns 30 in 2023 — and what they built over those decades is a proof of concept the music industry is still catching up to. Here's the full story.
Hieroglyphics at Red Rocks 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Hieroglyphics performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in August 2026 with Cypress Hill, Method Man, and De La Soul. Here's everything you need to know to be there.
Domino: The Architect Behind the Hiero Sound
Domino is the producer-rapper who built the sonic foundation of the Hiero sound — the architect behind three decades of Hieroglyphics catalog.
Why Hieroglyphics Built Their Own Label — and Why It Matters More Now Than Ever
Hieroglyphics built their own artist-owned label in 1993 — and the model they pioneered is more relevant in 2026 than ever. Here's why independence matters.
Phesto Dee: The Hardest Working Voice in Souls of Mischief
Phesto Dee is the most underrated member of Souls of Mischief — and the most technically dense. Here's the case for his essential contributions to the Hiero catalog.
10 Best Hieroglyphics Songs: The Essential Hiero Playlist
The 10 essential Hieroglyphics songs — from 93 til Infinity to Deltron 3030 — that define what the Hiero collective is all about.
The Bay Area Hip-Hop Story: How Oakland Shaped Underground Rap
How Oakland and the Bay Area built an independent hip-hop ecosystem — and how Hieroglyphics became its defining act. The full story.
New to Hieroglyphics? Start Here — Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
New to Hieroglyphics? Start here. This beginner's guide covers who they are, what makes them different, and exactly which 5 records to start with.