John Monopoly called into The Jamal Smallz show and announced today that he has launched a distribution label! HUSTLE. They also talked @YE @virgilabloh @chicagodonc @ibhappy @cubansoze Dragon Room & more PRESS RELEASE Hip Hop Powerhouses John Monopoly and Entrepreneur Paul “St. Paul” Holyfield Launch Hustle. Distribution, Chicago’s Answer to the Major Label System Chicago, IL, Chicago just became the epicenter of music independence. Hip Hop power player John Monopoly and dynamic entrepreneur Paul “St. Paul” Holyfield have officially launched Hustle. Distribution, a bold new platform built to empower independent artists and labels and put the future of ownership back in creators’ hands Hustle. Distribution is more than a service. It is a cultural shift and a pipeline that connects creatives directly to consumers, giving artists the freedom to scale from local buzz to global recognition without signing away their rights “With independence comes real ownership, which is a pathway to true wealth,” said John Monopoly, cofounder of Hustle. Distribution For 36 years, Monopoly has been one of Hip Hop’s most influential power players. He is credited with discovering Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, and Don C, to name a few, and he has served on management teams for Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Mobb Deep. His executive career includes senior roles at Violator, G.O.O.D. Music, and Jive Records. From breaking new talent to shaping global stars, Monopoly has consistently helped define the culture and business of Hip Hop Standing beside him is Paul “St. Paul” Holyfield, a respected entrepreneur. Hustle. Distribution is built for independent artists and labels that are not necessarily looking for a major record deal and want real tools, real scalability, and real control. By anchoring its strategy in Chicago and the broader Midwest, Hustle. Distribution provides a direct to consumer pipeline for artists, stimulates new business activity, empowers local talent, and positions Chicago as a worldwide hub for independent music success. “We serve as a pipeline between creatives and consumers, and we are looking forward to competing with the best in the world,” said Monopoly.