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, June 21, 2019

Random Art Projects (Id Obelus) - Ignore Ignorance (2009)



For this week we have Random Art Projects' album Ignore Ignorance. For the lovers of the weirder, less Hennessy, more LSD type rap, Ignore Ignorance features the signature nasal vocals and off color sense of humor that are the trademarks of Star City, Indiana's Id Obelus. While I (mostly) enjoy Id's music (the Frank Zappa of rap), my personal favorite thing about this album is the production, which hits decidedly harder than anything else in Id's catalogue. The four part team of beatmakers sport a refreshing imagination and manage to blend psychedelia with boom bap in unexpected and enjoyable ways.

According to Id Obelus's WordPress, Random Art Projects (or R.A.P.) was a collaboration between him and the members of the defunct noise rock band Tramaj Voyix. They spent most of 2008 playing shows around Indiana, and as far as I know put out only this one record as well as contributing a single track to Milled Pavement Records's Goose Bumps 3.0 compilation entitled "Cutcho Hare".

This album is now out of print, and as far as I know is fairly difficult to locate. Enjoy!


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5 comments:

  1. sleepsearchJanuary 18, 2022 at 8:52 AM

    Just remembered this album today and went for a lengthy search that turned up very little. Id's Discogs page doesn't say anything about R.A.P. and R.A.P.'s page has nothing about this album. Really appreciate you guys for this!

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    1. Zac HunterDecember 16, 2023 at 4:09 PM

      Hey, thanks a bunch. I was in random art projects. We did only put out one album and we had a 2nd one ready just never released it. I still have most of the music on my computer

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  2. DenisApril 1, 2023 at 3:57 AM

    This is fantastic. Id obelus is such a sympathetic weirdo. luv. He should start a band with filkoe I thought a few times last night. : ) ) https://idobelus.bandcamp.com/track/sixteen-pounds-of-grain

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  3. Zac HunterDecember 16, 2023 at 4:06 PM

    Hey, thanks a bunch. I was in random art projects. We did only put out one album and we had a 2nd one ready just never released it. I still have most of the music on my computer

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  4. MiloMay 1, 2024 at 4:07 PM

    I produced the album in my basement! Thank you for the kind review ^_^

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