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Jay Boogie

Tags: Mentor, Chicago Music Scene, Design

Overview​

Jay Boogie is described by John Monopoly as one of his main mentors from the Chicago scene.

Relationship to Project/Gary Sheng​

  • Key figure in John Monopoly's career development.
  • Facilitated the connection between John Monopoly and Virgil Abloh.

Key Details & Insights from 2025-04-26 JM Transcript​

  • Gave John Monopoly his first paid position at a record label around 1995 (running Boogie's label).
  • Had a design studio in Chicago's South Loop around 2005-2006.
  • Virgil Abloh was interning for Jay Boogie at this design studio.
  • Insisted that John Monopoly meet Virgil Abloh and give him a chance when John was looking for a designer for GOOD Music (specifically for Sa-Ra Creative Partners).
  • Referred to as John's "big brother".
  • [[John Monopoly]] (Mentee, friend)
  • [[Virgil Abloh]] (Intern, connected to JM via Boogie)