Welcome to Fantom Island, where iLL-Literacy's legend finds its habitat. If you've happened upon this portal, may we be as bold as to assert that nested in you is a healthy curiosity. Whether you were drawn here by the Slanted i at this page's 1-o-clock, the quick flash of during loading, or simply because you have a click-happy finger – you've arrived. HihowRUhi?

The peculiar thing about Fantom Island is that it is but a mirage – an Imaginary oasis isolated in the confines of our brainwaves. We shall gradually reveal morsels of our folklore here, so please visit often. To return, simply bring your Imagination as your passport.

Fantom Island

The Imagineer eWar
Fantom Island
The Imagineer eWar
Fantom Island
iB4the1.1: The Legend

The iLL Life

We know we're onto something, so we're doing our best to document our journey – the places we go, the things we see, and even the roaches we have to sweep from the back of our fridge. The iLL-Life is real life.

CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell: A Recap in Photos

CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell: A Recap in Photos

In late February we presented Cornell University with CampusBuiLLd, an 8-day residency to promote imagination for social change and education. This is a photo journal of the iLL through the Ivy.

THIS WEEK: CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell University

THIS WEEK: CampusBuiLLd @ Cornell University

We fought through the blizzard from Chicago to Ithaca and landed just in time to make soundcheck for Friday’s show at Cornell University with Reggie Watts! We’re in town all week to lead our next chapter of CampusBuiLLd, our initiative for Imagination in campus activism. Join us if you’re around!

2/24: iLL-Literacy w/ Aja Monet & Flash Fiction @ DePaul University, Chicago

2/24: iLL-Literacy w/ Aja Monet & Flash Fiction @ DePaul University, Chicago

For our very first show of 2011, we’re playing Chicago…and we’re bringing the incredible poets Aja Monet and Flash Fiction with us! Join us for a free show on Thursday 2/24 at DePaul University!

NEW VIDEO: Nico “I Want To Be A Revolutionary”

NEW VIDEO: Nico "I Want To Be A Revolutionary"

For the 2nd episode of Spoken Word Is The New Spoken Word, Nico explains the complexities of leading a revolution.

San Juan Beckons

San Juan Beckons

How surprised are you that we went to Puerto Rico to work and ended up at the club instead?

NEW VIDEO: Dahlak “I Know You Like It Rough”

NEW VIDEO: Dahlak "I Know You Like It Rough"

Dahlak’s new piece, “I Know You Like It Rough,” calls to surface important conversations about hip-hop’s role in misogyny, domestic abuse, and the mistreatment of women.

Block Party in the Rainforest: Week 2 in Puerto Rico

Block Party in the Rainforest: Week 2 in Puerto Rico

We wanted to find a surreal setting to create our music, and thus far Puerto Rico has lived up to its hype. They celebrate Christmas for a full month here, and if there’s anything that spells out beautiful displacement, it’s driving through Dorado in 80-degree tropical weather while giant inflated versions of the Three Wise [...]

The Imaginarium of Adriel Luis

The Imaginarium of Adriel Luis

The Union City Patch traces DRZZL’s smalltown past with his future of fantasy.
Read the article here.

DO ILL YOURSELF: How to Escape to Puerto Rico

DO ILL YOURSELF: How to Escape to Puerto Rico

Goodbye blizzard, iLL-Lit has run off to Puerto Rico for the next two months! What’s even better is that this trip is actually saving us money! Maybe it’s time for you to make your getaway too. Can you digit?

The Bay: Rediscovered

The Bay: Rediscovered

The holidays are over and it’s time to fly back to the snow…but let’s make a visit to some of Cali’s finest, including Bambu, Do DAT, Hopie Spitshard, and The Jealous Guys.