Illuminous 3 has a new album out called "Room" in stores now and online soon. This Midwestern rap trio from Minnesota have dropped a special treat this month releasing 3 projects for free.

FranzDiego.com's debut EP entitled "The FranzDiego.com EP" can be downloaded at: http://www.FranzDiego.com/

Mavin MC's debut EP entitled "The Craftmaster" can be found at http://www.MavinMC.com

Freez's debut mixtape entitled "The For Real It's Too E-Z" can be found at: http://www.myspace.com/freezill3

Information about the group and other things going on check out: http://www.illuminous3.mn

DOWNLOAD: The FranzDiego.Com EP

Click on cover to download or right click, then save as.

Video: Illuminous 3 Teaser Promo

Their debut album, "Room" is out on December 9th!

Visit their site here.

Video: Lazerbeak (Doomtree) In The Lab

He'll be performing at Last of the Record Buyers on October 16th, 2008 at the Dinkytowner.

Go down there, drink some brewskies, and conversate.

And don't forget, if you're in the area go to this right here TOMORROW! (10/2):

MINNEAPOLIS: Explode the Vote @ Coffman Great Hall

After viewing several of the inspirational speeches given at the DNC, it is vital that getting the word out about voting has become more important than ever. So one of my acts on my Background Noise label, Green Sketch, will be performing at an event called Explode the Vote with Brother Ali, Big Quarters, The Usual Suspects and Illuminous 3 at the Coffman Great Hall on Thursday, October 2nd. Click on the image above to purchase your tickets and support the cause. Proceeds will go towards re-electing Keith Ellison.

In addition, the Background Noise Crew made a song about voting called "Time for Something," and it features the homies Orikal and J.L. Magee. You can listen to it below:


Background Noise Crew F/Orikal & J.L. Magee "Time For Something"