Hieroglyphics "3rd Eye Vision"

Consisting of Del tha Funkee Homosapien, A-Plus, Opio, Tajai, Phesto, Casual, Domino, Pep Love, and Jaybiz, Hieroglyphics has an all-star lineup of underground talent. One might expect Hieroglyphics to have a gangsta rap or West Coast rap sound since Del tha Funkee Homosapien is related to the infamous Ice Cube; however, 3rd Eye Vision has a traditional underground rap feel reminiscent of albums by Common and Black Star. The 22-track album features strong, clever lyrics accompanied by creative, catchy background beats. Fortunately, Hieroglyphics manages to avoid the common error of over-sampling beats, which detracts from the lyrics. The hip-hop group also amazingly uses its large size as an advantage with memorable choruses, unique background voices and raps, and great interplay between lyricists. This synergy is future illustrated by the variety of songwriters and tracks like "You Never Knew" and "Miles to the Sun" that are a collaboration by six of the group members.

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Track Listing:

1) Intro
2) You Never Knew
3) All Things
4) Casual
5) The Who
6) Dune Methane
7) Phesto D
8) At the Helm
9) The Last One
10) Tajai
11) Oakland Blackouts
12) Mics of the Roundtable
13) See Delight
14) Pep Love
15) Off the Record
16) A-Plus
17) After Dark
18) Opio
19) No Nuts
20) Del
21) One Life One Love
22) Miles to the Sun