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, December 28, 2021

Trylemma's Top 25 Projects of 2021!

 


With another year nearly in the books, here's my Top 25 Projects of 2021. Did you miss any? 


25. Chadio & The Dirty Sample - No Wives Club

24. Claud Six - Pantry

23. Illogic & Odd Nosdam - Right the Ship

22. 2Mex - Ghostwriting Songs for God

21. AllCityJimmy - 1/2 Child 1/2 Devil

20. RAP Ferreira - The Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures

19. Mestizo - IIWII

18. Jeff Spec & Birdapres - Illustration

17. Evil Ebenezer - Evil Thoughts Good Intentions

16. Shad - Tao

15. Milc & Calvin Valentine - Tiger Milc

14. RAP Ferreira - Bob's Son

13. Cleen - Lancaster Drive In

12. Baby E & Ouija Macc - We Never Forgot

11. Gift of Gab - Finding Inspiration Somehow 

10. R4PC4MP, Dug & Happy Tooth - Just Outside America's Test Market

9. Toussaint Morrison - Social Science Club

8. Dark Time Sunshine - LORE

7. Death Dealers Anonymous - Raised In The Rubble

6. Juice Wrld - Fighting Demons

5. Ceschi - This Guitar Was Stolen Along With Years Of Our Lives

4. Lil Lotus - Error Boy

3. Kanye West - Donda

2. Year Of The Ox - Year Of The Ox

1. Deadpan Darling - Deadpan Darling

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  1. NapkinsDecember 30, 2021 at 1:17 AM

    Cool list, man. Been a really good year for music once again. I do a top 100 every year but have plucked out a site-appropriate top 10 I can share:
    1. bigmcenroe - Brandon
    2. Bazooka Joe 204 - Prairie Nilsson
    3. Armand Hammer & The Alchemist - Haram
    4. Wiki - Half God
    5. DJ Muggs x Hologram - American Cheese
    6. Soso & Maki - If And Only If
    7. Gruf & Yy - Mental Health Day
    8. Pseudo Intellectuals - Only Built For Food & Drinks
    9. The Grouch & Eligh - What Would Love Do
    10. Fatt Matt & Big Moves - Fatt Forever

    Props on another dope year on the site! :)

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  2. 5th.December 30, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    Oh nice! I'm glad YOX finally dropped a full length. I've been big on them since the first EP but was afraid of a Jay electronica situation as I've been anticipating the album forever it seems.

    The beats on that death dealer EP sound great in the car. Wish it was longer.

    Claud six album is definitely top ten maybe top 5 album for me. Same with the all city jimmy. I think I've played "big lost" more than any other track in the past few months.

    Surprised garbology isn't on here. It was kinda hit and miss for me tbh but has some great tracks "that is not a wizard" in particular. I felt like the beats didn't suit aes like they could've though. I was expecting the kind of chemistry they had on kiss the chef.

    LORE is dope. I'm gonna try to come up with a top ten at some point lol. Cheers!

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  3. SnowBlueJanuary 1, 2022 at 7:07 AM

    That Ceschi album was seriously good. For a release of "throwaways" it ended up blowing me away.

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    1. KiwiVietJanuary 15, 2022 at 7:21 PM

      i'm a Ceschi fan but i just couldnt get into the new one..i like the way he mixes it up, but i'd really love to see him release a straight hip hop rap album, he has serious lyrical skill, and his singing well, it's so so..

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  4. KiwiVietJanuary 15, 2022 at 7:15 PM

    I must admit i havent heard most of your picks, but i doubt any is better than, K.A.A.N's Kaizen Pt 2..

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