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, July 17, 2020

Interlock Records - Table Scraps (2000)





So here's a little reminder that the Midwest is not all bad when it comes to indie rap... Interlock Records, home of not only some of the best and most sexual assault free rappers from the Twin Cities region but also home to minority rappers which allows me to continue my mission to promote more Black and other non-white indie rappers. Interlock released this little compilation on cassette 20 years ago(!) now. It's got some exclusive material from rappers like Carnage, Crescent Moon and Nomi of Oddjobs and Kill the Vultures, Muad'dib and Felix of Heiruspecs, Kanser etc, all with that tape rip quality you've come to love from our home made digital versions.

I own this on tape and did rip it myself. I think it sounds pretty good, and as far as I can tell this is not available online at the moment so enjoy. Know I did my best, it is a very old tape. I also own Table Scraps II, and plan to rip and upload that in the not too distant future. For now, I present Table Scraps the first.




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