Genius is an artist, entrepreneur, and executive who built Monopoly into a boutique distribution and marketing company serving artists around the world. In this conversation, he shares how his upbringing in Jamaica shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, from selling crops at the market to burning CDs for classmates.

He explains how early marketing services led to working with major labels, why a Jay-Z interview inspired him to explore distribution, and how Monopoly grew into a full-fledged company powered by FUGA. Genius also talks about signing acts like K Camp, D.C. Young Fly, and Hanumankind, and why protecting your business with strong contracts is as important as passion for music.

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