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, December 20, 2019

Poetic Death (nka Von Poe VII) - Death to the Shogun: Chapter 3 (2012)





Someone expressed an interest in hearing material from Von Poe VII, and given his extensive list of no longer available yet dope music, I figured I'd offer up one of my personal favorites of his from just before he changed his name.

Starting out while still in high school, Poe has come a long way since he dropped 2006's The Atma Within. This last entry of his Death to the Shogun series is a great place to start getting familiar with his vision as an artist, a hard to define lyrical style and content that I guess could almost be called dark conscious. Eerie, melodic and at times brutal, this 30 track album has some seriously dope production and guest lyricists as varied as Vice Versa (nka Carmine Moth), Vida Killz and even the mighty Mr. Lif.

Poe may not be for everyone, but he made my Top 10 list of rappers of the decade, and I predict at least some of you may agree.


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