On Friday May 31, 2013 2 Lined Music Hut, Msquared Promo, Substance Group & nvus life.Com in association with MTV Jams present Fabolous & Pusha T live in concert at Famous Night Club in Mississauga. Having collaborated on the track “Life Is So Exciting” and respectively dropping their mixtapes, S.O.U.L. Tape 2 and Wrath of Caine, Fabolous and Pusha T have announced “The Life Is So Exciting Tour,” presented by MTV Jams. Both artists are also slated to release upcoming albums with Fabolous’ Loso’s Way 2 and Pusha’s My Name Is My Name coming soon. Get your tickets while you can, this concert will sell out.

What: 2 Lined Music Hut, Msquared Promo, Substance Group & nvus life.Com in association with MTV Jams presents Fabolous and Pusha T live in concert: The Life Is So Exciting Tour
Where: Famous Nightclub, 1325 Eglinton Avenue East, Mississauga
When: Friday May 31, 2013
Admission: 19+ | Doors Open 9PM | Tickets available online via TickeWeb

SmashMouth Entertainment and Union Events in association with NXNE proudly present the NXNE BEASTCoast Invasion with Joey BadA$$, Pro.Era and the Brooklyn, New York duo The Underachievers on June 13, 2013 at The Revival Bar in Toronto. Hosted by Big Cali, the event will also feature UTB, After The Smoke, Jimmy B & CReW. Check out the full details below and make sure to get tickets for this great lineup of artists all while NXNE 2013 celebrates its 19th year!

What: SmashMouth Entertainment & Union Events present The Underachievers w/ Joey BadA$$ & Pro.Era
Where: Revival Bar 783 College St Toronto
When: Thursday June 13, 2013
Admission: 19+ | $20.00 | Proper Reserve | Play De Record | Soundscapes | Tickets online at TicketWeb

Toronto emcee, Dillan Ponders, drops off the first set of visuals from his debut album, Overdose. Young Toronto is on the rise. Watch the new video for “Balloon,” produced by MindBlown.

On Tuesday June 18, 2013 Styles P will be performing live in London at Club LG with special guests Peter Jackson & Robbie G. Hosted by Mic Gutz, music for the evening will be provided by DJ Vibe with opening performances from Massacre ft. Ghostsquad, RCD, Make Sense and O-Beast. Styles P should have plenty of material to perform seeing that he also released his sixth studio album, Float last month. Check out the full details below.

What: R-Evoloution Media & I Respect Music present Styles P
Where: Club LG 335 Richmond St London
When: Tuesday June 18, 2013
Admission: 19+ | Doors Open 8:00PM |$30.00 Advance | $35 @ Door | $50 VIP Meet and Greet | Tickets available via TicketScene

Additional Shows coming up in the area:

Styles P live in Guelph June 21th @ Vinyl Nightclub

Styles P live in Mississauga June 19th @ Famous Nightclub

Bonus: The Come Up Show is giving away a pair of tickets to see Styles P June 18th @ Club LG in London. All you have to do to win is tell us the name of Styles’ first novel and the year it was released.

*We will also be giving away more tickets closer to the show date!

The winner will be randomly selected so make sure you give us your answer in the comments section of this post.

Good Luck!

The winner will be contacted by email. Once contacted, the winner must respond within 24 hrs or it will be assumed that the prize has been forfeited.

On Wednesday June 19, 2013 Diversity Group and Parma Media present the How High T.O. Tour featuring Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (of Def Squad) live at The Sound Academy in Toronto. The American hip hop duo are also record producers and actors on the Fox sitcom Method & Red. They have also starred in the classic movies How High 1 and 2 and are also referred to as Red & Meth, Meth & Red, Doc & Meth or Mr. Mef and Funk Doc. Act fast and get your tickets to see these legends perform and make sure to check out our interview and concert review of Method Man as well.

What: Diversity Group & Parma Media present Method Man & Redman
Where: Sound Academy 11 Polson Steet, Downtown, Toronto
When: Wednesday June 19, 2013
Admission: EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $35.00 | ADVANCE: $40.00 | V.I.P: $150.00 Includes line-by-pass/special section over looking stage/Meet and Greet with Artist at Private Location aftershow/Free Food/Sign Autograph Poster From Artiste | Tickets online via ClubZone

On Thursday May 23, 2013 legendary NYC Hip-Hop crew M.O.P. will be performing at The Virgin Mobile Mod Club in Toronto w/ Bronze Nazareth, Scott Jackson, Tona and Philly Moves. The event will be hosted by Robbie G of I Respect Music with DJ Adverb on the 1 and 2′s. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song “Ante Up,” released on 2000′s Warriorz, which they have had mainstream success.

What: King Down Agency & Red Dragon Apparel present M.O.P.
Where: The Virgin Mobile Mod Club, 722 College St. West, Toronto
When: Thursday May 23, 2013
Admission: Doors Open 8PM | $20 Advance at Play De Record, Soundscapes, KOPS records | Tickets available via TicketWeb

After “Smoking With His Stylist,” Nipsey returns with a new record as he celebrates another 2000 followers on Twitter. Listen to “Face The World,” produced by 9th Wonder.

After releasing her single “Gangsta,” Miami native Kat Dahlia is back with her second single off her forthcoming debut album My Garden, set to release in September. Listen to “Fireman,” produced by Cinematic.

Nipsey Hussle hasn’t released much since he delayed The Marathon 3: Victory Lap but the wait is finaly over and today we get new music titled “Smoking With My Stylist.” Expect new leaks from the emcee for every 2000 followers he receives via Twitter.

I got a small team. It takes us a lil longer cuz we don’t use microwaves:ihussle.com/leaks New leaks every 2k followers#victorylap

— Nipsey Hussle (@NipseyHussle) May 18, 2013

Rapper, producer, and graphic designer, Fletch from Los Angeles, California presents The High End Perspective which is his 2nd full length LP, courtesy of S.O.U.L. Records & Seven’s Entertainment. The album, produced entirely by Fletch himself, features such singles as “Optimistic” and “Lanes”. The release also comes with a brand new music video for his track “High Stakes.” Being one of the best projects I’ve heard so far in 2013, this is definitely worth checking out. Stream/download the 16-track album below and also check out the visuals for “High Stakes,” directed by Rejeena Black & d-Prince.