Christopher McManus

Freelance Journalist. Production Assistant. Podcaster. Workrate Maniac.

United States of America

A young writer with a thirst for knowledge, I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Print Journalism from Hampton University. I have a desire to write about the stories of other humans while also writing about my passions and past times. From Music to Basketball to Pro Wrestling, I am a jack of all trades.

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RVA #30 FALL 2017

RVA Magazine returns this fall with RVA #30, an overloaded issue that explores & analyzes the styles, sounds, and issues at the heart of Richmond and its surrounding area. Brought to you as always from journalists & writers entrenched in the scene, our coverage continues RVA Magazine's history of incisive and pulsating coverage.

Medium
08/15/2017
Who Should Be In G1 Climax Next Year? - Chris McManus - Medium

The 2017 G1 Climax raised the stakes once more, but how far can they go as their limitations increase? I look at who can be brought in to spice things up going forward. We're a couple of days removed from the biggest professional wrestling tournament in the world today.

Medium
01/11/2017
Don't Believe The Hype: The Wariness Of Critical Praise and Fitting In

2016 is when black art was at its best and worst..in different areas. I take a look back. 2016 was a prime example of the best of times and the absolute worst of times. For starters, the entertainment world lost an abundance of icons that influenced countless childhoods.

Medium
11/27/2016
Keys Open Doors: A Retrospective of Clipse's 'Hell Hath No Fury'

As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the duo's magnum opus, I look back on how it influenced VA listeners like me.. Here's the setting: Richmond, Virginia, Summer 2002 . I at the time was a trouble-making 11-year-old that had a love/hate relationship with rap music as a whole.

WTVR.com
06/24/2016
Milwaukee Bucks draft Virginia star Malcolm Brogdon

NEW YORK, NY. - Former University of Virginia standout guard Malcolm Brogdon was selected in Thursday night's NBA Draft as the 36th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks. Brogdon decided to stay home in Georgia with family to watch the draft, being calm and humble for whatever course he would take.

PPcorn
01/14/2016
Drake: 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' Album Review

Growing up a pro wrestling and sports fan, I often get accustomed to runs or dynasties. In the NFL, there's currently the controversial yet successful New England Patriots. Same can be said for the 15-time WWE Champion John Cena, who has ruled on top of the wrestling promotion with an iron fist and to the contempt of many hardcore fans.

JENESIS Magazine
07/29/2014
Earthgang Talks Their Time At Hampton U, Lazy Comparisons, & More - JENESIS Magazine

Article by Christopher McManus There's always a particular buzz that sweeps the landscape when speaking on the Atlanta rap scene. From the eccentric appeal of Young Thug, the chilled out wave of Rome Fortune, and soulful trap of Two-9, the newer generation oozes the spirit of a Dungeon Family's ethos and bring something different to the table.

The Voice That Rarely Speaks
01/30/2013
"A Hot Thing....."

I've been watching this video on repeat as if I was locked in a hypnotic trance for the past 24 hours. Photographer Clayton Cubitt directs this unique concept which he calls Hysterical Literature, where women would read a section out of a book. In the process however, things are much more than what they seem....