Underground Fossils: feo faces

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, September 24, 2021

Nabahe - Adidas W/ The 4 Stripes (2008)

We're heading to Hawaii for today's post with Nabahe's "Adidas W/ The 4 Stripes" from 2008!

Nabahe, aka James Barrie, is a left coast underground vet from Hawaii - perhaps best known currently for being part of the Los Feo Faces movement. He's been a bit aloof over the years but when he drops tunes, they're always good.

To my knowledge, "Adidas W/ The 4 Stripes" is Nabahe's first solo project. Fittingly, the project falls in line perfectly with the Grimm Image (the label that it dropped on) sound - quirky, grimey, melodic weirdness that fans of Project Blowed and Lightsleepers can enjoy alike! I'm not exactly sure what the rollout for this was as it's not available anywhere digitally to buy to my knowledge and I've unsuccessfully been trying to get my hands on a hard copy for years! If anyone has any further info, let me know. [On a side note, what is Grimm up to these days? Used to be one of the top labels imo.]

Nabahe is currently dropping lowkey projects as James Barrie and I believe he resides in Washington State. I could be wrong, but I think he may be cooking up something with Smoke M2D6? One can hope! Enjoy! [The project includes an untitled bonus track not listed on the Discogs page btw.]

ADIDAS W/ The 4 Stripes

Friday, May 7, 2021

Everybody Knows - BBB Tour Mixtape (2014)

Today's upload is a little rarity from Everybody Knows (currently known as Eiji Kwan) of the Feo Faces - 2014's "BBB Tour Mixtape."

I don't know a ton about this one other than it was available on CDR at at least one show (with the Big Bang Collective.) The Big Bang guys had a penchant for loading up exclusive tracks on show cdrs and never releasing them again lol. This one is 11 tracks long and features some really great EK tracks that I wish got a proper release. If anyone has anymore info on this (or has a physical copy they wanna sell/trade) - let me know! Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

New Music: Nan Fiero (fka Esem) - Looper

Hope the holiday season went as well as it could in 2020. Why not celebrate by peeping Nan Fiero's new EP, Looper?

Nan Fiero is the new name from the rapper formerly known as Esem, of the Feo Faces collective. This year he's dropped a couple really good tapes of straight up good rapping, no bells or whistles. This latest release is based around the 2012 sci-fi film "Looper." The beats, which sample the film and which are updated versions of an old 2016 beat-tape he made (sadly no longer online,) and rhymes are moodier than his previous outings, but just as clean.

Peep the EP HERE.