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!

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

New Music: Ruin Your Day - RYD Radio, Vol. 4

 



For those not keeping up, Ruin Your Day is battle rap videographer Avocado's brand and "RYD Radio" is a series of projects that collects and compiles tracks from various battle rappers. The first three entries have all been great and this past Monday, Avocado blessed us with Volume 4! 

The idea that battle rappers can't make good music is one that surely should have died long long ago, but this current era really puts things to rest. As Ruin Your Day is LA based, the project is heavily West Coast in features - Geechi Gotti, Illmac, and Esem all have various verses throughout - but several key out-of-coasters also make appearances as well (e.g. Hollow Da Don, Ryda, Bill Collector, Madness.) The styles are also expansive here, but nearly unanimously top notch all the way through. Enjoy the punch-line heavy aggressive "Gangsta" from Bigg K, the introspective breezy "PDBM" from Eddy I and Baby Franco, and the progressive cultural critique of "Change" from B Dot all in one sitting. 

The production is very clean, slappy, and current. I'm not entirely sure of the production line up, but I'm guessing Chase Moore had a large hand throughout.

Stream and Buy "RYD Radio Vol. 4" HERE and enjoy! 

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