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, January 22, 2021

AthenA - Total Destruction (2001)

 


So here's this. My cat needs to be fed so I'll do a quick intro. AthenA is the dopest emcee you've never heard. As far as I know she's only released one single, which you can get here on an otherwise totally electronic / IDM label (I think, too lazy to verify). If you've heard her it's probably because of her work with Noah23 on his phenomenal Rock Paper Scissors, or Wormhole on his song "Trainwreck" off of Tetrahedron, or her various features on Sankofa and his affiliated folks songs.

She was slated to drop this album, Total Destruction way way back, but it never did come out. What I've included is something someone put together (dunno who but it's probably The Chuckchee) that may or may not be the entire offering or just pieces. It does a good job of highlighting her skill on the mic, mostly as a double timing braggadocios battle rapper.

Enjoy, my cat is about to start nibbling my toes so he needs food now. Stay healthy friends!


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