In a time where positive, conscious and intelligent Hip-Hop and Rap albums are scarce, Common (a.k.a. Lonnie Rashid Lynn), is bringing back some much needed positive and soulful rhymes to the Hip-Hop world. Common’s choice to re-connect musically with his old producer friend, No ID from Chicago on “The Dreamer, The Believer” is truly a sonic marriage made in heaven. In fact the last time No ID produced one of Common’s cd’s was 1997’s, “It’ll all make sense in the end”, which is arguably one of the last, most solidly consistently good albums from Common, other than Common’s “Like Water For Chocolate”(2000).
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Hailing from Seattle known mostly for Ken Griffey JR’s glory days on the Seattle mariners and the prodigious space needle, Seattle is not explicitly known for breeding MC’s and hip hop like New York or LA. What others might view as an impediment to mainstream stardom, I think it adds a special element to Macklemore as an MC and performer. Having been to a few hip-hop shows with performers from across the globe I can say I’m all too familiar with rappers from more prominent regions performing with a sense of entitlement and giving less than a 100 percent because they happen to be from a notable city.
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Last time he was in town was the Blueprint 3 Tour with Jay-z and J.Cole. The word is out that Wale will be back January 21 at the London Music Hall. Tickets are on sale at London Music Hall and at Tequila Rose on 178 Dundas Street, say The Come Up Show sent you! This is a 19+ event. Keep it locked to The Come Up Show for further details.
Update: Tickets are now available online at Ticketdriver. $25 early bird tickets for the first 100 people and $30 bucks advanced. RSVP on Facebook.
Check out the interview we did below from Wale’s last visit to London.
With over nine studio albums to his credit and noteworthy guest verses all over Wu-Tang’s catalogue of music, Ghostface killah arguably the most prolific emcee of the nine man crew touched down to Toronto’s Sound Academy on December 2. Presented by Union events, Ghostface Killah was there to rip the stage and re-introduce himself to his Canadian fans as a part of his cross country Canada tour.
Check out the full post to read the full review and see the photography of the Ghostface Killah show in Toronto.
Before I post up news or rumours, as a journalist I always consider the source. It’s very important to always know who is reporting the news, are they doing it for attention or is it valid. With that said, one of the Weeknd’s tour manager Cashup who is also Belly’s manager posted an article from Atlnightspots today that The Weekend aka Abel Tesfaye was offered a 7 million dollar recording contract.
Abel turned it down, even though there are no specific details whether it was a 360 deal, which means the label gets a piece of touring and merchandise for an artist that only really blew up this year it’s unheard of being offered that much money. Times are changing.
What do you think? Should The Weeknd have turned down that much money?
Looks like Common is going to be one of the last to drop a new album this year. December 20th is the release date for his ninth studio album The Dreamer/The Believer. I just heard Celebrate today and I can’t stop repeating the song, check out the full track list below.
The Dreamer, The Believer
01) The Dreamer f/ Maya Angelou
03) Blue Sky
04) Sweet
05) Gold
06) Lovin’ I Lost
07) Raw (How You Like It)
08) Cloth
09) Celebrate
10) Windows
11) The Believer f/ John Legend
12) Pop’s Belief
Kardi is excited, Western is excited, if you are in London, Ontario tonight you should come out to The Wave. Tickets are only 20 bucks message me at info(at)thecomeupshow.com let’s do this!!!
What: Kardinal Offishall live in concert. Opening acts to be announced.
Where: 1151 Richmond Street University Community Centre, London, ON N6A3K7.
When: Thursday, November 10 at 9:30pm – November 11 at 2:00am
Admission: $20 will be available on InfoSource and online. For physical tickets please email me at info(at)thecomeupshow.com.
Droppin’ Knowledge, Friday night at the Rivoli, was a hip-hop show in its purest form. 3 dope acts, an entertaining master of ceremonies, a great resident DJ, and a fun-loving, packed crowd all for the low price of $15. Continue to the full post to read the review and see the full photo gallery.
On a cloudy October night The Smokers Club tour rolled through to Toronto’s Kool Haus complex to perform in front of a packed and shall I say “under the influence” crowd. With clouds of smoke filling the air from performers on stage and fans in the crowd sparking what we’ll call “medicinal medicine” at every turn, the environment was definitely living up to the title of the tour.
Click the post to read the full review of Method Man, Curren$y and 2011 Smokers Club Tour.
BLUROC RECORDS, Embrace & SmashMouth Entertainment PRESENTS THE HIP HOP & LOVE TOUR
WHO:MURS with TABI BONNEY, SKI BEATZ, MCKENZIE EDDY, SEAN O’CONNELL & DA$H
WHEN:Thursday, October 20, 2011 – Wrongbar – Adv. Tickets $18.00 (plus s.c.) | Doors @ 8pm | 19+ Event
WHERE:1279 Queen Street West, Toronto
Question: This album would put Murs at how many albums released?
Tickets available on-line @ TicketWeb
or in person @ ROTATE THIS, SOUNDSCAPES & PLAY DE RECORD
If you aren’t familiar with Sese yet I suggest you start with his music videos and download his mixtapes YFRWN and YFRWN 2. One of the hungriest and hardest working rappers that I know PERIOD. The Come Up Show in association with STR888 FIAAA PROMOTIONZ is happy to bring Sese down Oct 27 at the APK Live. Check the tour promo video below and take in Sese’s music!!
What: Sese will be performing his latest mixtape YFRWN 2.
Where: APK Live at 340 Wellington @ York. London.
When: Thursday, October 27 at 10:00pm – October 28 at 2:00am
Admission: $10 Admission at the door which includes a physical copy of YFRWN 2. Doors Open 10PM.
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