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, January 26, 2021

Ricky Pharoe & Phreewil - Was And It Will Be (2014)


We're switching things up this week! On Friday, we've got a track by track review of the new Dark Time Sunshine, so today we're upping! And to keep in the PNW theme, here's 2014's "Was And It Will Be" from Ricky Pharoe and Phreewil.

Ricky Pharoe is a Seattle MC who might be best known for being the vocal half of the duo Art Vandelay. Ricky came up in the NW scene in the 2000s and collaborated with the standards like Graves33, Budo, Macklemore, Eastern Sunz and the like. He has a great cynical while humorous style of writing and a great delivery, both of which are on display here and backed by prolific producer Phreewil. 

Ricky does have a trend of appearing online for a set number of years, dropping tons of great music on us, and then disappearing for years with little trace...while also removing some of the previously dropped projects. "Was And It Will Be" was one such project that was initially available for Free DL but removed once Ricky went AWOL again. Luckily, it's salvaged here for you! Enjoy!


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