PhonteTuesday:
>> Boyz II Men was one of the most successful groups of the 1990s, including their hit “End of the Road.” The Philly guys are at the Birchmere tonight and Wednesday. $59.50. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday:
>> L.A. rapper Murs has become an underground hip-hop star and is on the road. His “Hip-Hop & Love” tour will be at DC9, where hometown hero Tabi Bonney will also be on the bill. $16. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:
>> Obii Say is on the verge of releasing a project, “Donuts for the Villagers,” where the emcee rhymes over beats by late, great hip-hop producer, J Dilla. Art Under Pressure plays venue for this event. Free. 5 p.m.
>> The cast of FELA! left town this past weekend, but the celebration of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti’s musical legacy continues with “Black President’s Day.” Featured performers at We Act Radio (1918 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE) include Heteru, Shoboy, JuJu Sci-Fi (i:Wah the BeatPriest + DJ Underdog), JahSonic and DJ Stylus. $10 in advance / $15 at the door. 9 p.m.
>> Matthew Dear started making a name for himself DJing in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has gone on to be a important player on the electronic music scene. He’s scheduled for a set at U Street Music Hall with Outputmessage and Navbox performing. $10. 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> As part of the trio Little Brother, 9th Wonder and Phonte (pictured) won praise from critics and fans as a throwback to hip-hop’s golden era. But after two albums, the group’s disintegration began professionally and personally, culminating in a nasty Twitter beef between the two. Thankfully, they’ve worked out their differences, contributed to each other’s recently released albums and are touring to promote them jointly. They’ll be at the Black Cat along with DJ Flash, Median, Rapsody, The Away Team and Halo. $20. 8 p.m.