Published in Elite Media Group·Jun 7, 2021Member-onlyDrew McIntyre and Fans’ Misplaced ExhaustionIf there’s one thing being truly immersed in the Internet wrestling community will teach you, it’s that complaining outweighs rational thought. You can be the biggest draw one day and be questioned why you’re still on television the next. The work you put in, the impassioned promos you cut, and…WWE6 min readWWE6 min read
Published in Elite Media Group·May 3, 2021Member-onlyK RICH Lets The Work Speak For ItselfThe Clubhouse craze of 2020 served as an often humorous reminder of one thing; many people like to claim titles and talk about things that they do not actually do. Greatness is often craved, but rarely can people endure the trenches and stay the course. You can be anybody to…K Rich7 min readK Rich7 min read
Mar 11, 2021Member-onlyAshlee White, Z A V, and Geesus Shuttlesworth — “Battle” VisualWe spend a significant portion of our lives learning about major wars throughout history or even living through them, but often the most severe conflicts occur within. These are the battles that can’t end with the wave of a white flag or some other type of agreement. They live with…Hip Hop4 min readHip Hop4 min read
Mar 10, 2021Member-onlyPurpose-Driven, Passion-Fueled, Faith-Based — A Conversation with Mark JP HoodIf you think finding out your purpose makes life easier, you’re half correct and half wrong. It can be very gratifying knowing what you are meant to do and solely focusing on that, but seeing it come to fruition requires hard work and determination. If your purpose falls within a…Chicago9 min readChicago9 min read
Published in Elite Media Group·Mar 5, 2021Member-onlyScary Hours 2 — The Wait Continues“We’ll see what’s ‘bout to happen next /Okay?” He may not release when you want him to, he may not release what you want him to, but Drake always finds a way to make his drop days feel special. It has been a long road to Certified Lover Boy, and…Drake9 min readDrake9 min read
Published in Elite Media Group·Jan 29, 2021Member-onlyRoyal Rumble 2021 Predictions’Tis the season to fly over the top rope. After an exhausting 2020, we have reached 2021 and are just days away from one of the most exciting times for professional wrestling fans. The Royal Rumble Pay Per View will be highlighted by what should be a blowoff between Kevin…WWE16 min readWWE16 min read
Dec 2, 2020Member-onlyPatrón’s More Than Tequila Music Series (Review)How many articles have you read this year that began with a reminder of what we already know about the state of the world? Sure, it may be done cleverly or getting at a larger purpose, but even me, someone who has included the COVID-19 pandemic in his writing, is…Patron5 min readPatron5 min read
Nov 29, 2020Member-onlyShantel May – Scarborough’s Songbird, Toronto’s Next Big ThingPowerhouse vocals. Fly aesthetic. Personable. Hard-working and determined. And she’ll let a voice note fly at any time covering songs that not everyone can tackle. See below for her take on Beyoncé’s ”Rocket.” Shantel May has all the makings of a soon-to-be R&B superstar. I almost feel obligated to…Shantel May5 min readShantel May5 min read
Published in Elite Media Group·Nov 16, 2020Member-only‘Take Care’ at 9 — The Rap Side“Since Take Care, I’ve been caretaking.” Just nine years ago, Drake released his sophomore album Take Care into the world and took his polarizing status a step further. It was an effort that felt much closer to home, especially after a lukewarm reception to debut studio album Thank Me Later…Drake13 min readDrake13 min read
Published in Elite Media Group·Oct 5, 2020Member-onlyAn Ode To What Could Have Been (Summer 2020)COVID-19 shut a lot down, but the music continued on. Obviously, we weren’t able to enjoy live shows, festivals, meet and greets, or other activities where humans can be within six feet of one another. However, we were at home tuned into Verzuz battles and still waiting up for midnight…Summer10 min readSummer10 min read