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, May 3, 2022

New Music: Collective Efforts - The Long Way Home

 


Today's rec is coming from the newly returned Collective Efforts!

Collective Efforts is a four-man (Ben Hameen, Bambu, J. Mill, and DJ Creashun) group from Atlanta and one of my personal favorite Hip Hop groups of all time. The lush jazzy sounds from the crew are more reminiscent of the In Ya Mellow Tone vibes than most of the indie/underground Southern sounds. They dropped some absolute monsters of projects throughout the 2000s, all leading up to my personal favorite from them, 2010's "Freezing World."

Unfortunately, that was the last we heard from the guys - until now! More than a decade later, Collective Efforts has finally reformed and given us a brand new full album, "The Long Way Home." And not only are the guys picking up exactly where they left off, they have somehow stepped things up as well. The melodic production is perfect for an incoming summer and the rhyme schemes and song concepts are all on point. So glad to have them back. Peep it below. 


The Long Way Home

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