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, June 30, 2023

Delinquent Monastery - Brain Frees Creative

 


Today's post is from Bay Area trio Delinquent Monastery and their 2004 release "Brain Frees Creative." 

Delinquent Monastery, aka DelMon Crew, consisted (consists?) of Oakland rappers Lush One, Plex Rock, and Ajaxx. They had deep connects to both the hyphy scene and the Living Legends-esque backpack scene, in addition to the wider underground overall. They, particularly Lush One, rose to prominence with the rise of battle rap and Grind Time (which recently made a return.) Lush still makes music on his own and with various collectives and is still close friends with Plex and Ajaxx, but I'm not sure if the trio has any plans to make music together in the future. 

I know next to nothing about "Brain Frees Creative." It looks like a potential sampler or mixtape, but I can't seem to find much info on it. The music itself is dope though!


Brain Frees Creative


Notes:

- Hopefully some of you were able to check out Claud Six's (of Jellyfish Brigade) and Jayrad's "Lake Lovers" and Noah23's "Twenty Threezus" that dropped last week.

- This week we got a double dose of Sandpeople drops with Wool See's "Invisibility Cloak" and $imple's "Jail Bars" albums. 

- Also peep LXVNDR's and Tachichi's "Found Money," "Luke Sick's "Tacked Out In The Gamma Light," and Sully's "Dance Music For Wallflowers" projects that dropped today! 

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  1. 5th.July 1, 2023 at 4:53 PM

    I love how active claud six has been the last couple years. That solo EP and the jellyfish brigade EP he recently put out are both excellent as well. Gonna bump that wool see this weekend!

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