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, June 25, 2021

Modulock & Bare Beats - Traffic EP (2009)

 


 

Some weeks I struggle a lot to come up with something to share, some weeks I just scroll through the 'tunes a bit and something pops up. This week was easy. I verified that this humble little EP is indeed impossible to currently download off Google and uploaded it because Modulock is fuckin' awesome and you can't deny it.

Traffic EP with Bare Beats on production is not his best effort. For that, in my opinion you need to dip into his duo Red Ants and their two album catalogue before Vincent Price went to prison (I believe), can't remember for sure.

Anyway Modulock raps like a fist to the nose with an attitude that makes you take immediate notice. There's something about this guy that just sounds solid. Fantastic rapper. I first heard him on Rock Paper Scissors by Noah23 which could be, in my opinion, the best place to start for discovering unusual indie rappers.

But I digress. The Ontario based rapper Modulock is dope as hell and if you like his work the best place to start is Red Ants like I said, as well as his full length solo effort found here. This EP is fun but mostly consists of remixes and is very short. But it's a fossil for sure, and I certainly like it so hopefully you will as well.


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4 comments:

  1. NapkinsJune 27, 2021 at 1:41 AM

    Yeah, not heard this for years so thanks for the link. I actually think the 'Two Cities' album that Modulok did with Bare Beats the year before this EP was the finest thing he did. Played the hell out of that CD. Wish he was still rapping.

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    1. DimxskJuly 5, 2021 at 3:29 PM

      I really liked Cities & Years as well. There was something really special about that dude. Do you know where he's at now?

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    2. NapkinsJuly 12, 2021 at 12:14 PM

      Nah man, no idea. 'You Look So Tragic' seemed like such a professional leap forward in terms of his albums and having the likes of D-Sisive and 2Mex on it must have got eyes on it so I was expecting more shortly after but other than the joint with Baracuda he dropped in 2014 made up of old recordings, he's not released anything. Even his Takaba Records haven't dropped anything since 2012. A shame.

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  2. KiwiVietJuly 5, 2021 at 3:35 AM

    sounds very similar to R.A the Rugged man ....

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