Underground Fossils: the goods

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, January 28, 2022

The Goods - Fifth Wheel (2008)

Today's post is an uncovered gem, The Goods' "Fifth Wheel" project from 2008!

The Goods is a Canadian duo comprised of Kunga 219 and Gordski. The duo has released projects dating back to the late 90s, leading into the early/mid 2000s. This project, "Fifth Wheel" is perhaps the most elusive.

From the little I can tell, "Fifth Wheel" was slated to be, appropriately, The Goods' fifth album. Camobear was set to release it in 2008 and dropped a music video for the lead single, "The Goods Must Be Crazy." Somewhere along the line for whatever reason, as often is the case in indie rap, the album never officially dropped...as far as I can tell. Yet here we are with a digital copy lol. Discogs says that the album was actually uploaded to Camobear's website for a couple weeks before disappearing. So maybe it did drop, just not for long?

Anyhow, here it is for those interested!

Fifth Wheel

Friday, November 19, 2021

Josh Martinez - Archived Rap Music (2004)

Today's upload is a tour mixtape courtesy of Josh Martinez, "Archived Rap Music" from 2004!

Josh Martinez has got to be one of the most likable guys in indie rap. He's been gracious enough to talk to me at the merch booth about super nerdy rap stuff on various occasions lol and always has a smile on his face. "Archived Rap Music" is one of the many tour mixtapes that Martinez had back in the day (this one was on a tour with Awol One I think.) Something unique about Martinez is that he was always updating his mixtapes while on tour, so tracklistings vary even amongst the same release title.

Anyhow, the tracklisting here includes deep album cuts, features, then-unreleased tracks, and several live on radio tracks which are especially cool.

Martinez is now focused on running a weed business up here which is super cool. There is still a pretty much done Chicharones album though that we still need to hear!

Archived Rap Music