Underground Fossils: Mentors of the Aurora (Braille, ILLTripp & Ethic of Sandpeople)

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!

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Mentors of the Aurora (Braille, ILLTripp & Ethic of Sandpeople) - The Unimportant Ones (1998)

Well folks, Trylemma is off in a third world country this week conducting a deal with some very sketchy fossil collectors in order to hook us up with the rarest specimens... Or he has to work, but I like my reason better so we'll go with that. Anyway sorry for the delay yesterday.

Therefore, UGF is happy to bring you The Unimportant Ones, a collaborative effort from a few of Portland's most important rappers (wait...) Ethic (yep) and Braille along with someone named ILLTripp as Mentors of the Aurora.

This album was a cassette that I ripped recently and haven't had a chance to listen through yet. I can tell you that sound quality is good, material is very dope with that early millennium 4 track flavor we all grew up on. Heavy on the spirituality for those who favor that, and competently produced with some very tight rhymes for the rest of us. Especially cool knowing how far these dudes have come in 20 years.

With that I'll keep it short and sweet, definitely let us know what you think of The Unimportant Ones. See you on Friday (tomorrow, but we're pretending it's Wednesday)!

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