Tickets are available now for The Come Up Show 5 Year Anniversary x Nipsey Hussle concert on 4/20. There is less than 40 tickets available at early bird pricing of 20 bucks then they will go up to $25. Get your tickets on Ticketdriver. For full details about this event head over to our post about this SPECIAL EVENT.
Golden Era Series presents Queens duo The Beatnuts with special guests Code Blue at Toronto’s Wrongbar on March 17th 2012. Thecomeupshow.com is giving away passes to the show and all you have to do to win them is answer the following trivia question.
In The Beatnuts video “Off The Books” what famous street are the rappers performing on?
First person to answer correctly in the comments section will win two passes to the show this Saturday March 17th @ Wrongbar in Toronto. The winner will be contacted by email for confirmation. Please include your email address so we can contact you.
Good luck!
Tickets are still available for $35 To purchase. text your ticket order to 647-361-5675 or call 416-320-5032 for more info
March 9th 2012 marks the 15 year anniversary of Notorious B.I.G untimely passing. To celebrate his legacy XXL magazine has released a special collectors edition issue. The issue includes never told before stories and exclusive photos from those closest to Biggie. It also has a great interview with Biggie’s son CJ Wallace and daughter T’yanna Wallace discussing their fathers impact on them, what it is like growing up as Biggie’s children and whether they will ever follow in their fathers footsteps. The collectors issue is available on newsstands now.
Also check out the interview T’yanna Wallace recently did with Hot97 discussing her fathers legacy.
R.I.P B.I.G GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
XXL magazine has just released their yearly controversial Freshman Class 2012 cover. Each year the magazine causes an uproar by choosing ten up and coming MC’s they feel the public should look out for in the new year. Notable alums include Wale, Kid Cudi, J.Cole, Big K.R.I.T and Mac Miller respectively. For the last few years many have felt that the list is biased and unfair due to manufactured artist buzz and the relationships between editors, publicists and managers. This year’s list is no different in receiving its share of controversy however, I feel there are two MC’s worth mentioning that deserve the recognition they are receiving. Seattle MC Macklemore definitely deserves a mention as thecomeupshow.com has seen him live and can attest to his skills and energy on the mic. Another MC I feel worth mentioning is French Montana, I know he’s not the most gifted MC however, his charisma and swagger makes you want to rock out when one of his songs come on. Other than the above-mentioned artists I do not really agree with this year’s selection. What do you think? Do you agree with XXL magazines choices? Who do you feel was left out?.
Let us know in the comments section.
I’m excited to finally announce that tomorrow on approximately around 3pm on The Come Up Show TV you will be able to see our interview with TFHOUSEA. Who is TFHOUSE? You might have seen him open for Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa, or The Weeknd. A young talented Toronto Hip-Hop artist and producer who represents Dstry. Check out these following videos and his mixtape Superior Taste.
Download and listen to the mixtape on bandcamp!
Artists make sure to submit to these The Stylus Awards and the mixtape that will be announced very soon. Here are the full details below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2012 Stylus Group Announces 7th Annual National Awards Show and SpinFest
- Pioneer DJ Returns As The Official Presenter -
- Stylus Group Announces New Home at the Legendary Danforth Music Hall -
Toronto, ON; February 14, 2012 – Something old and something new collide at the 7th annual 2012 SpinFest and Stylus Awards. A partner since the inception, Pioneer DJ returns as the official presenter of the national award show. This exciting night of talent and celebration will be held at a new venue this year, the recently re-opened Danforth Music Hall in the heart ofToronto on Monday, May 28, 2012.
Submissions open at 12 noon EST on February 14, 2012 (today) and will close March 4, 2012 at 11:59pm EST. Interested talent can visit www.stylusgroup.ca for registration forms and a complete list of rules and regulations. The following categories qualify for submissions (all other categories are through nomination by a jury of industry professionals):
Canadian Dance/Pop Single of the Year
Artist Mixtape of the Year
DJ Remix of the Year
Canadian Hip Hop Single of the Year
Canadian R&B Single of the Year
Canadian Producer of the Year
DJ Mixtape of the Year
Check the full post to continue reading.
The Phife Dawg concert at Alex P. Keaton (APK) Live on Thursday, February 16 was quite a special affair, as it was Phife Dawg’s first show in London, Ontario. In addition, there was a strong line-up of South Western Ontario opening Hip-Hop acts, including Young Stunna, Soundminds, and Raz Fresco, who were backed up by highly respected local DJ, DJ Ruckus, who also recently DJ’ed for Raekwon at his concert on January 20th at the London Music Hall
Check the post for the full review.
STS (A.K.A. Sugar Tongued Slim’s) debut full-length album, The Illustrious, which was released in late December of 2011, is an brilliant piece of musical artistry from the highly talented Atlanta, Georgia bred emcee. In an genre where true emceeing and rapping talent are few and far between, STS’ slick emceeing style and poetic lyrics are like a breath of fresh air. However, lately it seems that there has been a re-emergence or renaissance of a significant number of talented artists in the past few years, including, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Yelawolf (to name a few). Now the interesting thing about STS is that he actually started out as a poet performing at local poetry slams in Atlanta, Georgia to make some money, until somebody told him that he should rap. And the rest was history, or rather, is part of modern Hip-Hop history in the making.
Click the post to read the full review.
Update: Our intern applications are now available head over to our intern page!!!
What up The Come Up Show family,
It’s been a great couple of years for the website and the radio show, countless successes, accomplishments, and memories. It’s just the start to our vision and we are looking for passionate people to join the team. Intern applications are releasing tomorrow Tuesday Feb 21, 12pm on The Come Up Show website. Here are the positions we will be adding to the team. Get your resume and cover letter ready!!!
Contributor- Concert Reviewer
Contributor- Music Blogger
Contributor- Music Reviewer
Marketing Assistant
Online Promotion
Radio Producer
Social Media Manager
Street Team Member
Video Production Assistant
Rest in Peace Whitney Houston, sad it had to be another legendary artist who has died from drugs and alcohol. The world appreciated her voice and what she has contributed to music. February 11, 2012,
Whitney Houston died this afternoon … a rep for the singer told the Associated Press.
According to our sources, Houston died at the Beverly Hilton hotel. A police crime lab vehicle was seen outside the hotel just moments ago (see below).
Houston won two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards during her record-breaking career. Her album “Whitney” was the first female album to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard Charts. She has sold 200 million albums world wide.
Houston holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Grambling State University in Louisiana.
Houston had one child, Bobbi Kristina, with husband Bobby Brown. Houston and Brown were married from 1992-2007.
Propz- TMZ
Before you start getting mad, the main reason why Hov and Beyonce had to trademark their daughters name Blue Ivy Carter is for protection. Right after their daughter was born, two companies tried to file a trademark for Blue Ivy Carter’s name. This is why on January 26th Jay-Z and Beyonce filed a trademark application for the name and they want exclusive ownership of “Blue Ivy Carter” in connection with cosmetics, recordings, baby products, clothing, toys, video games, and motion picture films. So hey it might have made them realize they can make it a business.
The rich keep getting richer.
Props to Killer Hip-Hop.
