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‘Hieroglyphics Imperium – Karen Dere Talks Keeping it Indie,’ San Francisco Bay Guardian

A scanned image of the magazine article, featuring the iconic Hieroglyphics logo with three circles representing its eyes, and a straight line below them.
San Francisco Bay Guardian, October 1999

What does it take to be an independent record label? Hiero’s Karen Dere talks about the challenges and rewards of the modern music industry.

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‘Take It to the Bridge,’ CMJ New Music Monthly

Del the Funky Homosapien is drissed in a black winter coat, with an orange baseball cap. He is making a silly pose leaning to the side, one hand open to the sky, and another making a pinching gesture. Recording mic-stands can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken in a recording studio.
Del the Funky Homosapien, 2000

Musically diverse, self-contained, self-supported, and artistically driven—most importantly, independent. Read about the early-aughts Bay Area music scene and its influence on Hieroglyphics.

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‘Anywhere, 2000’ – SPIN Magazine

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SPIN, April 2000

The Internet’s ability to transcend geography has proved a boon for Hieroglyphics as well as fans. A look back at how going digital changed hip-hop.

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