As a teen, Opio hooked up with local rappers Tajai and A-Plus, whom he met through Casual, another emcee who was Opio's classmate and neighbor.
The three instantly clicked and began recording together, soon adding fourth emcee Phesto Dee, to form the group Souls of Mischief. Together with Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Domino, and Pep Love, the legendary crew Hieroglyphics was born.
In addition to his solo show, Opio (of Hieroglyphics and Souls Of Mischief) has joined forces with Las Vegas hip hop DJ legend DJ Scientific and Aagee of Compound 7 to create a live hip hop experience called Opio Live.
With Scientific on the ones and twos and Aagee playing multiple instruments and drum machines Opio's unique style and verses come to life. Opio accentuates his performance by playing multiple drum machines and vocal manipulators while still giving you a real hip hop show. Accompanied by visuals this show is an all-around hip hop experience.
Opio and Free The Robots collaborated in 2014 to release self-titled EP and LP "Opio X Free The Robots".
Also in 2014, in addition to performing his solo show, Opio has joined forces with Las Vegas hip hop DJ legend DJ Scientific and Aagee of Compound 7 to create a live hip hop experience called Opio Live. With Scientific on the ones and twos and Aagee playing multiple instruments and drum machines Opio's unique style and verses come to life. Opio accentuates his performance by playing multiple drum machines and vocal manipulators while still giving you a real hip hop show. Accompanied by visuals this show is an all-around hip hop experience.
2015 will mark the 10th anniversary of the 2005 release of Opio's first solo record. The critically acclaimed double LP "Triangulation Station" features: A-Plus (of Souls Of Mischief), Casual (of Hieroglyphics), Del The Funky Homosapien (of Hieroglyphics), Pep Love (of Hieroglyphics), Persia (of Mama's), Pigeon John (of L.A. Symphony), Planet Asia, Rasco, Roc Raida (of The X-ecutioners), Shake The Mayor, and producers: A-Plus (of Souls Of Mischief), Bootie Brown (of The Pharcyde), Domino, Opio (of Souls Of Mischief).
