Underground Fossils: choke

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!

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Sequestrians - Get the Benjamins (2005)

First off, thanks for bearing with us and respecting the new Code of Chatbox. You guys are cool. Enough of that though.

Here's the album that turned me on to how amazing Backburner could really be. Over dope beats Timbuktu and Chokeules are flawless on Get the Benjamins. Not sure what prompted the release of this album as their group with Selfhelp and Psybo known as Toolshed was really taking off at this point. But in a way this LP had to happen, it sort of gives you a more straight up boom bap offering than the usual nerd / hardcore weirdness that was pre-2005 Toolshed, and it's truly impressive what these guys can put out when they focus on pure skills over concepts.

Anyway I'm tired so I'll leave it at that. Unfortunately this rip is only 192 kbps. I actually own this album and will rerip and repost it asap, but for now I wanted to share it with the imminent Swamp Thing coming soon. It's fun to do a little now vs. then type deal with these long time indie rappers.

Enjoy!

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Toolshed Throwbacks (1999-2002)

Today we're digging in the scene rips e-crates for some oldie but goodie Toolshed releases!

Toolshed has always been one of my favorite Canadian groups. The Backburner mini-squad, consisting of Timbuktu, Choke, Fat Mike, and Psybo, always brought the creativity and light-heartedness that I enjoy in my rappity raps. Included below are some of the earlier works from the crew: 1999's "Cabin Fever," 1999's "Lyricistic Fibrosis", 2002's "Murr Bags B Side," and 2002's "The Scotch Tape EP."

I believe Toolshed is currently, no pun intended, on the backburner especially with the rise of Swamp Thing, but maybe someday we'll see the guys return for one last go. Enjoy!

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