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, October 20, 2020

Mellow Drum Addict - Corner of Broadened Mind (2009)

 

 

 This week, after doing a few longer review posts in a row I feel like taking some time off. Not much of that lately. Luckily for you that means more fossils this week, starting off with this gem from Christian rapper Mellow Drum Addict.

Corner of Broadened Mind is a beautiful piece of work. It should appeal to secular rap fans (such as myself) as much as it does to those of us who listen with our religious convictions in mind. Employing a boom bap style with jazzy melodic samples and a voice built both for singing and rhyming, Mellow Drum Addict raps about life, himself, music, and of course morals and values although the preachiness is notably absent here and the emphasis seems to be on creating great hip hop. Mellow Drum Addict is here not a Christian rapper but a rapper who is Christian.

Anyway, that's it for now, enjoy!


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