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, August 6, 2021

Dream Capsules - Counting Sheep (2002)

 


 

So you want some truly underground sh*t? Here you go. I found this one based on the rec of a friend of theirs and I gotta say I truly enjoy it. Me and this dude have been chatting a bit and he's got a crazy collection of his own work which has also given me the distinct impression he knows his indie rap (that may see the UGF spotlight in the near future also). So for now we have this. I've heard enough of it to say it's likely what many of you grew up listening too and probably miss from time to time. A group of friends with talent having fun and recording it. Yeeeeeeah.

Counting Sheep is the only (official) release by Dream Capsules, the high school group consisting of Matters, Mr. Johnson, Abrupt and Keplon with production handled by Athos. Hailing from Woodland, CA these cats produced this short album, handed it out at shows, parties, street corners etc. in the Sacramento area and the rest is a mystery to me.

This is such quintessential Northern Cali rap. JKC flavor with a bit of Joe Dub swagger and some Mystik Journeymen conscious beauty, all executed by kids who sound like the folks we used to blaze a bit with and watch funny TV shows.

Makes me nostalgic. I bet it will you as well. Enjoy!

 

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