Underground Fossils: Dren - Pink EP (2007)

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, May 31, 2019

Dren - Pink EP (2007)

Dren is perhaps best known for being the producer half of The Write Brothers alongside the rapping half, Nolto. He isn't as active in the music scene as he once was, but all the more reason to return to some of his previous work.

The "Pink EP" is a collection of 12 tracks that Dren initially dropped on CDR back in 2007. The beats are pretty high-tempo and cover lots of different sounds including jazz, jungle, drum & bass, industrial. In listening, it's probably best that Dren dropped these as instrumentals as it's hard to imagine someone like Nolto rapping over them haha.

I'm not sure if this ever dropped digitally - but it's here now for you to enjoy. And we definitely haven't heard the last of Dren. He and Nolto have an upcoming EP planned entitled "Sit-Down Comedy." So be on the look out for that!

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