Hieroglyphics Crew (part 4) | 3.26.12

Due to the overwhelming response of the fans (and gracious humility of our guests), we here on Ill Street extended our 3-part Hieroglyphics Crew dedication series to a 4th WEEK!  The homie Tajai (from Souls of Mischief) called back in along with one of his partners in rhyme, Phesto Dee.  They spoke about their move to become independent artists and what drove that decision, their mission behind the Hiero Imperium Record label, and new releases from the crew.  Before and after the interview DJ RBI mixed together an ill set featuring some of the most recent bangers from the Hiero Crew! 
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Hieroglyphics Crew (part 3) | 3.19.12

Ill street returns with the third installment of our Hieroglyphics Crew series. This episode features interviews with the mighty Tajai (from Souls of Mischief) and super lyricist Casual. Both of them spoke with us about the crew's departure from Jive records, the influences the crew had on and recieved from Oakland culture, and the story behind the legendary battle between Hiero and the Hobo Junction w/Saafir. And as always DJ's RBI and 2-Tone Jones laced the airwaves with classic cuts from the crew's catalog around the time they went independent.

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Hieroglyphics Crew (part 1) | 3.5.12

The crew from Ill Street is pleased to present a 3-part series dedicated to one of the illest, groundbreaking crews ever in Hip-Hop, the Hieroglyphics Crew.  At a time when Hip-Hop was depicted by the infectious boom-bap originating from the streets of New York and controversial/"in your face" content pouring out of the west coast, the Hieroglyphics helped lead the way of breaking the mold and coming out with a more humble, yet artistic approach to the genre.  On part 1 of our series we had A-Plus (from Souls of Mischief) call in to break down the origins of the crew and how they perceive their role in the overall leniage of Hip-Hop.  Plus, DJ's RBI & 2-Tone Jones trade off on the turntables with a collection of gems from the earlier part of the Hiero catalog.

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Hieroglyphics Crew (part 2) | 3.12.12

This episode of Ill Street is part 2 of our 3-part series dedicated to the one and only Hieroglyphics Crew from Cali.  Once again we had the pleasure of rappin' with A-Plus (from the Souls of Mischief) about how the crew got put on, who some of their influences were coming from Oakland, the reason why they eventually got let go from Jive Records, rumors behind a beef with KRS-One, and more!  And as usual DJ's RBI & 2-Tone Jones served up some rare and classic joints on the 1's and 2's from the crew's extensive catalog.  Check it out right here!

Be sure to tune in next week as we talk with members from Hiero about their legendary battle against Saafir and the Hobo Junction!