Underground Fossils: Cam The Wizzard & DJ Cosm

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, February 7, 2020

Cam The Wizzard & DJ Cosm - Rapface (2002)

Today's post is the debut album from both Cam The Wizzard, currently best known for his work with Side Road Records, and DJ Cosm, currently best known for his work with Dragon Fli Empire, "Rapface."

The album was conceived after Cam and Cosm met each other in high school in Calgary. In a cypher circle outside of a Fourth World Occupants show, some angry rap-hating neighbor threw out the would-be-slur 'Rapface' and the guys decided to name their debut album after it! The "label" is Urban Farmers, which also served as Cam's first crew name with Cosm, No How, Rank Nubah, Infinite P, and Spime (the latter two of which are featured on the album.)

There are actually two versions of this project. The first version, which has a different cover and insert, contained an extra track called "I Won't Run." I have the physical cd lying around somewhere and one day I'll dig it back up to share. For now, however, enjoy the second version below.

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