http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4205&rws=%2Fhieroglyphics%2Fmusic-videos.rssSince its inception, the Hieroglyphics family has been primarily responsible for expanding the definition of Oakland hip-hop beyond the pimp stylings of Too $hort -- the first artist to put the city on the rap radar. West Coast hip-hop was dominated by the Gangsta stylings of N.W.A. and Ice-T when Hieroglyphics first appeared on the scene. Beginning with their debut release, Del's <I>I Wish My Brother George Was Here</I>, they have ensured that California is now known for pure lyricism as well. Several albums from different members of the team followed, until the long awaited and overdue <I>Third Eye Vision</I> was released in 1998 -- the first album to feature the entire Hieroglyphics family. Several tracks from <I>Third Eye Vision</I> showcase the varied lyrical techniques of the group's huge roster of MCs. - Alex HenningWest Coast Indieen720Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:04:04 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4205&rws=%2Fhieroglyphics%2Fmusic-videos.rss Since its inception, the Hieroglyphics family has been primarily responsible for expanding the definition of Oakland hip-hop beyond the pimp stylings of Too $hort -- the first artist to put the city on the rap radar. West Coast hip-hop was dominated by the Gangsta stylings of N.W.A. and Ice-T when Hieroglyphics first appeared on the scene. Beginning with their debut release, Del's <I>I Wish My Brother George Was Here</I>, they have ensured that California is now known for pure lyricism as well. Several albums from different members of the team followed, until the long awaited and overdue <I>Third Eye Vision</I> was released in 1998 -- the first album to feature the entire Hieroglyphics family. Several tracks from <I>Third Eye Vision</I> showcase the varied lyrical techniques of the group's huge roster of MCs. - Alex Henning