The Go ILL Showcase, which takes place THIS Satuday, May 30th, has officially SOLD OUT. Thanks for all of the support from the Chicago industry — you are appreciated. However, we have some even better news for you: don’t miss out on our next event: #MonopoloyFest2015: The Biggest Entertainment Industry Seminar in Chicago History. Pre-register now before this event…
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FSD Events: John Monopoly – Go ILL A&R Showcase
On Satuday May 30th, 2015, John Monopoly returns to Chicago for his first annual, Go ILL Major Label A&R Showcase. Taking place at a private location in the city, John welcomes A&R executives from a number of major labels including Interscope, Atlantic, Motown and RCA; who will be on hand to chat with Chicago’s rising talent….
Video: “The One Minute Show” With John Monopoly
The premise behind this new Mass Appeal interview/video is segment is pretty funny, but dude hits Monop with the on-camera curve before the getting even gets good. Thankfully though, there’s a full accompanying interview that lives on the page where Monop talks about his latest ventures, including working with Dreezy. A: I know we cut…
Video: GLC, Don C, A-Trak & John Monopoly Riding Session In Europe
One thing I do miss in 2014 are GLC’s hilarious tour vlogs, so I’m happy he’s bringing them back to life on the tenth anniversary of Kanye’s The College Dropout. In the early days of FSD, GL used to drop lots of classic and hilarious footage, but this one is definitely a crown jewel. Filmed…
John Monopoly Talks Yeezus Shout Out, King Louie, Lawless Inc. & Hustle.
Chicago rap figurehead John Monopoly recently sat down with XXL to chat about a slew of topics. Most importantly, his recent shout out from Kanye on “I Am A God” from Yeezus. Also in the interview, he talks about how Kanye hooked up with King Louie, his recent split with Lawless Inc. (but it’s all love)…
John Monopoly Feature In XXL Magazine
Chicago industry luminary, John Monopoly, was featured in this month’s issue of XXL Magazine in their 360 section. He talks about his current gig with Pheed, and his past and present work with the likes of King Louie and Kanye West and his company, Hustle Period. Interested in checking out the full piece? Well, we…
Video: John Monopoly & Jay Boogie Talk Chicago Hip-Hop History
During a recent encounter in Los Angeles, two legends of Chicago Hip-Hop, John Monopoly and Jay Boogie, reminisce on the ‘golden era’ of rap music in the city. In fact, John John got his first opportunity in the biz back in the early 90s working with Jay Boogie and Da Brat. Here, the OGs loosely…
Disrespectful Radio – Episode 11 w/ John Monopoly
Disrespectful Radio is the brainchild of myself, David Drake and Ernest Wilkins. It’s a weekly podcast we record live at the Fearless Radio studios each and every Tuesday night from 8-9pm (CST). We’ll be talking hip-hop — old and new, Chicago and nationwide – so tune in live, or catch the replay the next day. No one’s safe, and it’s…
Video: King Louie, Young Chop & Lil Reese In The Studio
Shot and chopped by Davy Greenberg Living that Cali life, Louie, Chop and Reese recently hit Chalice Studios in L.A. to do work on all of their respective projects. We get a peak into their recording process, and catch glimpses of Bighomie Doe, John Monopoly, Larro and more in the lab. Oh, and an impersonator…
John Monopoly & Larro Wilson Talk Chicago’s Scene, New Label & More
The good people over at HHDX recently caught up with John Monopoly and Larro Wilson of Lawless Inc. to discuss a few things including their new independent label Lawless Inc., their other new ventures and the difference between Chicago’s scene and those of other cities. Check an excerpt below and be sure to check out…