Illuminous 3: "No Turnin Back" (Prod. Bobby Raps)

Illuminous 3 is back with another Illuinous Free track, this one done by St. Paul native, Audio Perm affiliate, and multi-talented youngster in the Twin Cities scene, Bobby Raps. Check out the video for a breakdown of Bobby's production setup, and download/listen to the song below.

DOWNLOAD - Illuminous 3: "No Turnin Back" (Prod. Bobby Raps

WagOutParty.com Presents: Wag Out! The Mixtape

To say Minneapolis' Wag movement is starting to reach any sort of niche cultural significance would be selling it short. Franz Diego is hosting multiple parties per month at Minneapolis venues. The term is reliably blowing up on my Twitter timeline. And now, WagOutParty.com is releasing a free mixtape featuring music from all sorts of artists associated with the Wag scene: Illuminous 3, Greg Grease, The Usual SuspectS, P.O.S., Mike Mictlan, Spyder Baybie Raw Dog, Lizzo, Yakub, Audio Perm, Mike Frey and more. Hit the jump to see the entire tracklist and download the free mixtape.

Illuminous 3: "Breathe" (Prod. OD)

This past weekend I saw a free copy of Illuminous Free, Vol. 1 at b. resale shop in South Minneapolis. That compilation featured twelve songs from Illuminous 3's monthly release series that highlights the work of local producers. To think that they're now on their twentieth installment in the series — almost two years! — is pretty crazy. Much respect to Illuminous 3 for their hard work in the local scene.

This latest song in the Illuminous Free series was produced by 4 Shades crew member OD. Check out the interview above and his collaboration with Illuminous 3, "Breathe," below.

Illuminous 3: "Breathe" (Prod. OD)

Illuminous 3: "Stand Strong" (Prod. Cecil Otter)

Here's the latest in the Illuminous Free series, they recently did a few songs with various members of Doomtree.

Illuminous 3: "Stand Strong" (Prod. Cecil Otter)

Illuminous 3: Montessori

Here's the latest project from Minneapolis trio Illuminous 3, along with some words about it from Franz Diego:

Our latest project is called "Montessori" and it was made to capture the times and memories that we all shared together attending Seward Montessori Elementary school in South Minneapolis. Seward is where we all met and the Montessori style had a huge impact not only on our learning, but how we viewed the world, understood other's differences and just basically how we grew up.

Mike Swoop produced, mixed and mastered the entire project.

 Illuminous 3: Montessori

Audio Perm Block Party - Saturday August 27

The flyer above is all that's actually necessary for this post, but allow me a brief moment to help announce the Audio Perm Block Party. The event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at Shuga Records in Northeast Minneapolis. The lineup is basically a can't miss assortment of rising and established local artists, including Toki Wright, I Self Devine, Audio Perm themselves, Kanser, The Tribe & Big Cats!, and more. The California trio Pac Div are headlining. It costs $10 to buy an advanced ticket, and $15 if you show up the day of the show. All signs point to this being a terrific day; you'd be wise not to miss it.

You can RSVP to the event on Facebook, and follow its associated Twitter account here. The MN Daily also posted an article about the event this morning.

Illuminous 3: Illuminous Free, Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

If you read Midwest Broadcast with any regularity, you should be familiar with local trio Illuminous 3's Illuminous Free series. The group has been linking up with one local producer to release a free song each month for quite some time now, and the group has just compiled their first 12 songs in mixtape form for you to download. The tape features production from the likes of Gmo, Greg Grease, Medium Zach, The Sundance Kid, Mike Frey, hell, basically all the dopest young producers in the Twin Cities. It even features one bonus song, from their 17th episode of the series with P.O.S. Download it below.

Illuminous 3: Illuminous Free, Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Illuminous 3: "No Kings ft. P.O.S." (Prod. P.O.S.)

Even after posting their Illuminous Free, Vol. 1 mixtape, I think this deserves its own post.

Illuminous 3: "No Kings ft. P.O.S." (Prod. P.O.S.)

Illuminous 3: "Rollin" (Prod. Lazerbeak)

Super producer — at least in the local scene — Lazerbeak was the latest to collaborate with Illuminous 3 for their monthly free release. Check the video above to see the lab where Beak composes his lava bangers, and hit the download link below to check out "Rollin."

Illuminous 3: "Rollin" (Prod. Lazerbeak)

Wide Eyes: "Heavy Hitters ft. Illuminous 3 & The Usual Suspects" (Video)

Wide Eyes got all of Southside on stage last weekend at The Nomad for their album release party. Follow Through is available now and you should pick that up. As Franz Diego and others would say, #WAG.

Illuminous 3: "Actin Like a Junkie" (Prod. Cory Grindberg of Audio Perm)

Next up in the Audio Perm string of Illuminous Free featured producers is Cory Grindberg. Hit the link below to download and stream their new song, "Actin Like A Junkie."

Illuminous 3: "Actin Like a Junkie" (Prod. Cory Grindberg of Audio Perm)

illuminous 3: "Wag Out" (Prod. Taylor Madrigal of Audio Perm)

Illuminous 3 gets together with another member of Audio Perm to continue their Illuminous Free monthly series. This time it was Taylor Madrigal's turn to give Ill 3 a beat they could "Wag Out" to.

illuminous 3: "Wag Out" (Prod. Taylor Madrigal of Audio Perm)

Illuminous 3: "We Happy" (Prod. Julian Fairbanks of Audio Perm)

This is the thirteenth installment of Illuminous 3's 'Illuminous Free' program. Have they really been doing this for a year now? Regardless, the group is now going to dedicate the next few 'Illuminous Free' sessions to highlight the young local production collective Audio Perm. The first member of that group to be featured is Julian Fairbanks. Check his interview with the group above, and download "We Happy" below.

Illuminous 3: "We Happy" (Prod. Julian Fairbanks)

Illuminous 3: "Midtown Living" (Music Video)

Here is the debut video for Illuminous 3's "Midtown Living" off their late 2009 Thrift Stores & L's EP. Amazing that it came out over a year ago.

Illuminous 3: "Midtown Living" Music Video Release Party

Illuminous 3: "Need To Let Go" (Prod. King Karnov)

Brand new monthly joint from Illuminous 3, who recruited King Karnov to handle production this time around. Stream it below or hit the link to download the song.

Illuminous 3: "Need To Let Go" (Prod. King Karnov)

Illuminous 3: "341's" (Prod. Medium Zach)

Fresh of posting Mavin MC's new solo track, I've also got this month's 'Illuminous Free' track from the local group. This time around, the got Medium Zach to produce a song for them. A good match, if you ask me.

Illuminous 3: "341's" (Prod. Medium Zach)

Illuminous 3: "Progression" (Prod. Dimitry Killstorm)

Dimitry Killstorm was the latest producer to be featured on Illuminous 3's monthly free music series. Check out an interview with Killstorm above, and download the song they did together, "Progression", below.

Illuminous 3: "Progression" (Prod. Dimitry Killstorm)

Illuminous 3: "L ft. Mike Mictlan" (Prod. The Sundance Kid) + Interview

Here's the newest track in the monthly Illuminous Free series. The trio from Minneapolis hooks up with The Sundance Kid, who's got an exciting project in the works with Mally. They also grabbed Doomtree rhymer Mike Mictlan for the track. Great stuff from the crew.

Illuminous 3: "L ft. Mike Mictlan" (Prod. The Sundance Kid)

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview

Another month passes, another 'Illuminous Free' featured producer. This time it's Mike Frey.

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview