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, November 22, 2019

Virtue - Growing Pains (2005)





This week we have something as rare as it gets. Straight out of Trylemma's vaults comes Growing Pains, by F. Virtue (fka just Virtue). I haven't had time yet to listen to this album as Trylemma just ripped it a few days ago, but I know this is the one he alluded to in his post for Hue Records' Virtual DJ Set for Virtual Night. It contains a song with Nolto, as well as one with Sims of Doomtree.

You can find specific information about this album here. For those who don't know, F. Virtue makes insightful music about life, love, marijuana and as an openly gay rapper about what it means to be different in the rap game these days. "Anita Bryant" is a particularly moving and honest example of the kind of music you can expect from him. I've been really excited to listen to this for a while now, and I wanted to get it out to you as well.


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