Hiero Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Hiero Day 2026 is the annual free hip-hop festival run by Hieroglyphics Imperium in Oakland, CA. Full crew performs: Del, Souls of Mischief, Casual, Pep Love, and more.
Guides, lists, and explainers for Hiero fans old and new
Del tha Funkee Homosapien: Complete Biography & Discography
Del tha Funkee Homosapien is one of hip-hop's most original voices. Complete biography covering his career from Oakland in 1991 through Deltron 3030, Gorillaz, Hieroglyphics, and Red Rocks 2026.
What Happened to Hieroglyphics? (They Never Left)
Wondering what happened to Hieroglyphics? Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, and the crew never left — they are still active in 2026 with new music, Red Rocks, and 30 years of independence.
Best Underground Hip-Hop Albums of All Time: The Essential List
The definitive list of best underground hip-hop albums: from Souls of Mischief 93 til Infinity (1993) and Deltron 3030 (2000) to EPMD, Gang Starr, and the Bay Area classics that built the genre.
Hieroglyphics Imperium: 30 Years of Independent Hip-Hop in Oakland
In 1993, five rappers from Oakland, California decided they were done waiting for record labels to validate them. Del the Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief (Tajai, A-Plus, Opio, and Phesto), Casual, Pep Love, and Domino formed Hieroglyphics Imperium — one of the first completely artist-owned independent hip-hop labels in the United States. The eye…
5 Ways to Support Hieroglyphics and Independent Hip-Hop in 2026
Hiero has been independent for 30 years. Here are 5 concrete ways to support the artists: buy vinyl, stream, shop merch, come to shows, and join the email list.
Hiero Day Festival: The Complete History and Guide
Hiero Day is Oakland's independent hip-hop holiday — an annual festival hosted by Hieroglyphics Imperium since the early 2010s. Here is the full history and guide to the event.
Every Hieroglyphics Album Ranked: The Definitive List
Thirty years of recordings. Every essential Hieroglyphics and Souls of Mischief album ranked from undeniable classic to underrated deep cut — with listening order for new fans.
Hieroglyphics at Red Rocks 2026: Setlist Predictions and What to Expect
Hiero plays Red Rocks June 2026 with Cypress Hill, Method Man, and De La Soul. Here are our setlist predictions and everything you need to know before the show.
Hiero Day 2026: Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about Hiero Day 2026 — what it is, when and where it happens, who performs, how to get there, and how to get merch.