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, July 16, 2021

Audio Visual / Groundworks - Promo CD (2002)

 


 

My friends... I'm back after my computer decided to unexpectedly give up the ghost (actually while typing my Friday post last week). Trylemma stepped up with an awesome tribute to the late Gift of Gab though so thanks for that.

I was real excited about this one. I'm a bit of a collector of international hip hop, and one part of the world that's really interested me is Africa. Specifically the South African scene produces rap with mind boggling lyricism, often trippy electro dub step influenced production and pretty solid songwriting with catchy hooks. I first heard "((stereo(type))" by Groundworks on a release by the Chukchee and found it very novel and dope, the intricacies of the writing were notable and it just had a personality that I had never come into contact with before.

I'm not even going to pretend to know much about the folks involved in this. The guy who sent me this, who goes by subzzee was extremely knowledgeable and really really helpful, so big ups to him. But for the sake of ease I'm just linking the Discogs for these guys. Check it out for solid info.

I will give a nod to the late Ben Sharpa aka Kaptin aka Oh Kaptin My Kap'n, who passed away at an insanely young age back in 2018, as well as Hueman who died in 2004.


Anyway enjoy this little "business card" promo of South African rap.


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 Oh yeah, and I'm desperately searching for a download of the Groundworks full length album "Demolition: The MeStory" so if you got it...

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