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, May 12, 2023

The Yesmen - No (2013)


 

Gotta do a quick one this week, I got myself some kittens recently and they want attention and they're funnier and more adorable than my computer so I'm gonna give it to them.

But for now, here's an offering from Royal-T and Nevamind. They did another album for Hand'Solo Records a while back, which wasn't bad (this also includes a better background on the group than I would ever write). This one is, however, in my opinion better with more variety in sound and better production.

Royal-T was a fantastic rapper and I have it on good authority he was a good dude too. For those of you who weren't aware he passed away in 2016 leaving behind a crew full of folks who loved him and the rare but devoted fans who did as well. This album was released before that when he was at the peak of his creativity and clearly enjoying making music with the homies.

I hadn't posted this up until now because it was available on the Deepcave blog, but it looks like it got taken down and replaced with a bit of a devotional page to T and his talents and interests. Worth a look so here.


Enjoy No!


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1 comment:

  1. royal-t was a dope human being, i got the pleasure of hanging with him at his shows and a few times out and about winnipeg.a few cypher circles. damn i miss deepcave shows

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