Hieroglyphic Being

Jamal Moss, known professionally as Hieroglyphic Being, is a visionary Chicago-based electronic musician, producer, and DJ whose work has had a profound influence on the modern landscape of experimental house, techno, and ambient music. Drawing inspiration from the pioneering sounds of Chicago acid house, industrial, Afrofuturism, cosmic jazz, and the spiritual ethos of Sun Ra, Moss’s deeply personal approach to music production melds raw electronic textures with hypnotic rhythms and esoteric sonic explorations. Since the mid-1990s, Moss has released a prolific and ever-evolving catalog on his own Mathematics Recordings label as well as on leading experimental imprints such as Soul Jazz, Ninja Tune, and RVNG Intl.

, captivating listeners with his cosmic, improvisational flair and fearless genre-bending. Equally renowned for his high-energy, unpredictable DJ sets and live performances, Hieroglyphic Being channels a relentless creative energy and philosophical inquisitiveness that has earned him a dedicated global following, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the interconnected worlds of underground dance music and avant-garde electronics.