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, March 25, 2022

Intelligentlemen - Face Value EP (2010)

 

For this week's upload, we're staying in Canada, but this time heading to the prairies with The Intelligentlemen's "Face Value" EP from 2010!

Intelligentlemen was a 5-man group from Saskatoon, SK. Beats Me and DJ Known handled production while Rewind, Polty, and Gescha handled the raps. "Face Value" was the group's third release and was, I believe, meant to lead into another full album release that never came to be. The project consists of 5 tracks and is just a really fun quick prairie crew EP. The lead-off track, "Wasted Years," is a personal favorite (Factor on the beat :)) 

I don't believe The Intelligentlemen are active any longer. From my understanding, the rappers never really had aspirations to make music any sort of career so when grown life came around, they were happy to pursue other interests (I'm not sure about the producers.) The group's most known member is likely Gescha, who released a solo album produced by Factor and Muneshine (with features from Awol, Moka, Kay, and others,) is now a photographer/videographer I think. 

The EP was originally released for free, but the links are long dead, so we're reviving it here. Props to the DITF scene crew (RIP.) Enjoy!

Face Value EP

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