5 Mag’s next issue is a big one: a special edition dedicated solely to the story of beloved Chicago house icon Paul Johnson.
More than 3 years and 40+ interviews went into this, speaking with Paul’s friends, fans, collaborators and more. We also went into a deep dive into 5 Mag’s unedited interviews with Paul over the years.
Paul Johnson was an amazing man, a gifted producer and the most bad-ass DJ on the planet. We hope this story shares a bit of insight into the man and the artist, and the warmth people felt for one of the most beloved Chicago house figures ever.
The Legend of Paul Johnson: 5 Mag Issue 222 will be released later this week; sign up below for alerts:

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