Monica: Still Standing
Monica: Still Standing is an American reality television series from executive producer James DuBose, in conjunction with Jimmy Iovine. The series was first aired on BET October 27, 2009, plugged by the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards. Production of the ten part docu-series was strategically developed to gear towards Monica making an official comeback after lengthy hiatus. The show focused on searching for a hit single for her fifth studio album release, while aiming to balance her life with father of her children and former fiance Rocko da Don and recovery from a troubled past.
Overview
It focused on searching for a hit single for her fifth studio album release and balancing her personal life of being a full-time mother and troubled past. The strategic planning of the special leading to her successful return to the limelight following a ten-year hiatus from the recording industry, Monica—whose real name is Monica Denise Arnold—credited consulting producer of episode one, Ryan Glover and executive producer of the project, James DuBose for helping to navigate the reemergence of her artistic career through the reality docu production of the BET broadcast; which led to both the 2009 DuBose Entertainment series and the 2009 Interscope Records album to be named: Monica: Still Standing""I have to be honest, I did not come up with the idea for the television show. I have to give credit to Ryan Glover and James DuBose that did "The Way It Is" for one of my good friends." – Monica
Cast
Main cast
- Monica – R&B singer
- Melinda Dancil – Monica's cousin and manager
- Bryan Michael Cox – songwriter and record producer
Guest stars
- Rocko Da Don
- Jermaine Dupri
- Kendrick "WyldCard" Dean
- Polow Da Don
- Timbaland
- Dallas Austin
- Soulja Boy Tell 'Em