I sat in the dark room within Storm’s house, the place I had slept every night, and stared at the dimly lit computer screen that laid on top of the studio-sized table. Purfek Academy, an educational branch of Purfek Storm Group and a one-stop shop for aspiring entertainers, had been on my mind lately, as I continued to stare at the looping commercial playing on YouTube. The industry moved quickly, and the reality of what had happened slowly started to register. Just months earlier, every location featured on the commercial was a regular part of my life. The office space, the rehearsal space, the recording studio, it was all part of a web that existed under Storm’s control. But as life would give me a first hand look at the obstacles that Storm himself would have to overcome, I chose to adopt the minimalistic attitude, drawing from my youth as inspiration. “We don’t need any of that shit.” Deep down inside, I knew we were headed for a digital world, and while all the amenities were expected of an all-inclusive management company, I wasn’t bound by budget in regards to what I was able to learn. I obsessively searched the internet, looking for ways to integrate technology into our plan. The industry was filled with the highest of high moments and the lowest of lows. Understanding this, I tried my best to put my personal issues to the side, and focus on every task at hand. The bells and whistles of the entertainment world had momentarily faded, and the pressure of starting over made it difficult to not drink.
Similar Posts
The Ridin’ Music Video
The first few weeks at Storm’s house were awkward for me. Brenna and I were on bad terms, and I looked for any excuse to come back into the city, to be around familiar faces and to feel like myself again. I spent nights with models I met through the…
Pale Blue Light: Webisode 3
Every time I watch this video, I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. The scene features JD, myself, and Big Daddy Kane, and I remember the nerves that crept up on me as the cameras started rolling. But as the scene played out, I found myself lost in the…
Weekend Work – Joey Bada$$
There I was, back at Sirius XM with Storm, preparing for another interview on Weekend Work. This time, Coach PR and DJ Caesar would be talking to rapper and actor Joey Bada$$. Money Nels had come along as well, and seeing him brought back memories. It had been a while…
Animated Series Pilot (B&RS)
\Back in the days of Good Morning Bushwick, I had stumbled upon an animation platform called Plotagon. At first glance, it seemed like the software was primarily designed for creating educational content and employee training materials. However, as I dove deeper into the world of Plotagon, I discovered a treasure…
RTV: Behind The Scenes
As I continued to lay the groundwork for Roach TV’s foray into the wrestling world, I found myself pondering the death of “kayfabe” and its broader implications for entertainment. Kayfabe, the practice of portraying events within the wrestling industry as real when they are in fact staged, had been a…
Brand New Tony’s Caps (RTV BTS)
As I stood outside FirstLive, basking in the afterglow of another successful 30 Days To Rock show featuring the amazing Renee and TINSTY, I couldn’t help but feel like a superstar. It was a thrilling sensation, one that was only intensified by the fact that the studio was nestled in…