It All Begins Here

Seattle Beatbox Champion and Top 16 USA finalist Vincent Bantasan, also known as The Beatbox Panda, recently joined The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show with host Elisha Michelle. Bringing over a decade of experience transforming the human voice into a complete rhythmic performance across hip-hop, EDM, and bass music, the West Coast entertainer took the stage for a conversation covering everything from beatboxing to food and cars.

Catch The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show TONIGHT and every Monday live at 7 p.m. on the Converge Media YouTube channel.

Last night on The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, host Elisha Michelle sat down with Tacoma-based DJ and artist Lydi for a conversation on local music and culture from the 253. Lydi shared insights into her artistic evolution, from starting as a rap artist in 2023 to building a versatile career centered around open-format DJ sets across hip hop, R&B, and pop music.

Catch The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show Mondays live at 7 p.m. on the Converge Media YouTube channel.

Monday on The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, host Elisha Michelle sat down with JayNashell, an artist and multifaceted entertainer from Bremerton, Washington. Blending melodic soul, undeniable lyricism, and magnetic energy, JayNashell dove into her journey, her creative vision, and what it takes to be a Black creative in the PNW.

Catch The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show every Monday live at 7 p.m. on the Converge Media YouTube channel.

Last night on The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, host Elisha Michelle sat down with Joelicia “JoeCooks” Perry, the chef and owner behind JoeCooks206.

Based in Federal Way, Washington, Perry brought her signature "made with love" philosophy to life, blending soul-food roots with vibrant global fusions, local seafood, and custom catering menus. Tune in as they dive into her culinary journey, her community work across the Pacific Northwest, and what's cooking next for her Black- and woman-owned business. Plus, she pulled up with her viral wing boil—it’s like a grab boil but with chicken!

Catch The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show every Monday live at 7 p.m. on the Converge Media YouTube channel.

Last night on The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, host Elisha Michelle was joined by Marcel Jones, an entrepreneur, musician, and creative from Tacoma, Washington, representing LiFE (Learning is Forever Evolving).

Known for being open-minded, passionate, and unapologetically himself, Marcel brought his real-world perspective to an honest conversation exploring dating, relationships, and personal growth in today’s world. They discussed navigating love and discover how relationships can ultimately teach us just as much about ourselves as the people we are with.

Catch The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show Mondays live at 7 p.m. on the Converge Media YouTube channel.