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- Date Released: March 24, 1998
- Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B
- Style: Hip-Hop
- Label: Hieroglyphics Imperium / IODA
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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 Know" and "Miles to the Sun" that are a collaboration by six of the group members. The album's standout track is "You Never Know," which was made into a video and single.
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Credits
- John Klemmer - Sample Source // John Klemmer - Sample Source // Stephen Chandler - Artwork // Stephen Chandler - Layout Design // Ken Lee - Editing // Opio - Producer // Touré - Producer // Casual - Producer // Hieroglyphics - Main Performer // Jay Biz - Producer // Jay Biz - Cut // Damian "Domino" Siguenza - Producer // Damian "Domino" Siguenza - Executive Producer // Jeff Cleland - Bass // Domino - Producer // A Plus - Producer
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