Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason. Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!

Friday, March 22, 2019

Human i Tease (Troubadour [Plague Language / ...of Proliteariots] & Anu-1) - Cymbalism (200?)



Happy Friday! For today I thought I'd share something on the more obscure side. Human i Tease is a demo containing the earliest recordings I know of from Troubadour, a rapper featured on the Farewell Archetypes compilation by Plague Language and ...of Proliteariots, as well as raps from collaborator Anu-1. I know nothing about him, but this album has made me curious.

Cymbalism finds the pair rapping over beats by Sixtoo, Controller 7, Mr. Dibbs etc. Apparently only 15 years old each (according to my source at THH via Discogs, corroborated by the youthful appearance of the two kids on the cover), Troubadour and Anu-1 are uncommonly skilled on the mic for their age and clearly enjoy and revere the art of rapping. Mostly erring on the side of experimental, this album should appeal to fans of early Sixtoo, early Buck 65, pre-trap era early Noah23, early Aesop Rock, early Josh Martinez, early Living Legends or just plain early.

A worthy fossil to add to any collection of weird forgotten indie rap. CDr is hand-made, I have no idea how rare this release actually is, but it's come up for sale only once. It won't set any records but it deserves to be heard.


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We're doing something different this coming Wednesday, looking forward to sharing it with you. Stay tuned!
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 22, 2019 at 3:26 PM

    Whoa i really check that out !!!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 25, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    That is a very dope Album man .... the age man 15 !!!! Its Kinda like 3mg sunsprayed....HE wrote the Song in the Same age .🙈👽

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    1. DimxskMarch 25, 2019 at 11:35 AM

      Yeah man, that's why we feel like this history is dope to hear, I got to learn where Troubadour came from after knowing where he went. Really glad you enjoyed it!

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  3. UnknownMarch 26, 2019 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks god bless. ) dimxsk

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  4. BrothermanTrillDecember 18, 2023 at 7:46 AM

    I can't find the exact link but Sage Francis once tweeted about this, that he got it from the rappers way back in the day. It's where I first heard of it.

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