The Progress Report Podcast

Briana Latrise skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her childhood and upcoming inspiring her upcoming books, being a Highschool dropout, and being a full-time mother. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Moving sloppy, that sh*t can cost ya” ~ Jose Guapo Jose Guapo skips class with us to speak on getting healthier and releasing his latest body of work, ‘I Am Who I Made Me’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The music is nothing without having someone to actually market it” ~ OT King OT speaks on his background as a music exec, working with ungrateful artists, and says that Q Money is coming home soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m all about getting the job done, my career ain’t in no one else’s hands but mine” ~ BRS Kash BRS Kash returns to The Progress Report Podcast to sign their Gold plaque for “Throat Baby”, which is now nearing double platinum status. BRS Kash also shares his thoughts on the “Throat Baby” remix verses from City Girls and Da Baby, kids bop version, and addresses all negative criticism! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intro with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL 1:52 Are You Here For Lil Baby & Jayda’s Relationship? 5:39 Calling Out Fake Lesbians 12:25 T.I. Says Will Out Rap ANYBODY In A Verzuz 16:06 Brittney Spears Calls Out Her Sister --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I never had the confidence to do music” 1501 Entertainment’s newest signee Martina Marie has been in the news lately after her controversial “Cry Baby” freestyle went viral. She stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to clear up the rumors regarding the diss record, talks balancing motherhood, graduating nursing school and being recognized by her peers and patients, relocating to Houston, Texas from Toledo, Ohio, and her “Daddy” new song and challenge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TK Kravitz joins Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his journey as an artist and song writer, label issues and legal woes, creating hits such as “Home Body” with Lil Durk & Gunna, “Space” with Sexton, “Ocean” with Jacquees, and “3 Times in a Row” & “Mind Right” while under the TK-N-Cash umbrella. TK Kravitz also opens up about falling down steps back in August and his first time perfuming at Rolling Loud. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I learned a lot from Hoodrich Pablo Juan…. Friendship, music, loyalty” RX Peso returns to The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard after 4 years to speak on his relationships with Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Migos, 21 Savage, and other rappers, coming up with Hoodrich and creating his own movement, rebranding himself and overcoming odds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The internet is a great tool but artists must get records in the hands of a DJ” ~ DJ Big X Coalition DJs is a household name in the streets and corporate sides of music. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, CEO DJ Big X speaks on forming the Coalition DJs brand with DJ Nando, DJ Funky, & DJ X Rated, being featured on the front page of the Wallstreet Journal, New Music Monday’s birthing Young Thug, City Girls, Migos, sleeping on YFN Lucci, Lil Baby, and Da Baby, fatherhood, changes in the music business over the years, and his new Podcast #WeOutside --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GhostLuvMe joins The Progress Report Podcast to talk about new project with Zaytoven, Scott Storch, features with Future, Lil GotIt, Lil Keed, playing instruments his whole life, and tragic story inspiring his name. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jhonni Blaze visits The Progress Report Podcast for a third time to speak on creating a healthier social media intake space, seeing multiple therapists, thoughts on the current state of R&B, leaving reality TV to pursue acting career, new music and being consistent, and everything in between! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I haven’t reached my peak yet” (Issa) Cash Money Recording artist Issa made his long awaited debut on The Progress Report Podcast. During the episode, Issa speaks on relocating to Atlanta as a pre-teen from DC, his looks working against him as people assume he’s a singer, signing to Cash Money with his childhood friend and the King of R&B Jacquees, new project ‘Here Comes The Light', the affects of 21 Savage’s Issa campaign, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta, GA is known for its array of rappers, singers, music producers, now actors can be added to that line up as 20 year Myles Truitt is from East Atlanta and is making a name himself in the film industry. He played a young Ronnie DeVoe on BET’s The New Edition Story and fast forward a few years later he is playing the role of B-Mickie on the hit Starz show BMF. On his debut on The Progress Report Podcast, Myles Truitt discusses acting with Wood Harris twice, preparing and learning for his role on BMF, misconceptions, employing his mom, other roles, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shotta Spence is an artist and creative born and raised in Jersey, and proud son of a Vietnamese refugee. During his debut sit down on The Progress Report Podcast, Shotta Spence speaks on meeting super producer Mike Will Made It and signing to his Ear Drummers Record Label, compassions to Offset, and modeling in Kanye West’s first Yeezy fashion show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Atlanta natives Travis Porter joined The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their new project ‘Travy Estates: Back on Bullsh*t’, 1/3 Travis Porter Black Boe’s (Quez) recent car accident, completed unreleased project with Bankroll Fresh, Verzuz battle with Migos, strip club culture, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ceo Verse owner of So Dangerous Ent. This rising Richmond Va artist has his own style, swagger, word play, and unique melodies. Recently dropping “Drive me crazy” it’s been picking up heavy traction. This was not the first time he shook the local music community. Just earlier this year he arguably had one the best trap singles from out of Richmond called “All gas no breaks” Now he is back again as Mr. Love Doctor with another wave new vibes and we are excited to see what he has in store for the ladies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coca Vango is an artist from Atlanta, GA. He rose to stardom in 2016 with records such as “Yesterday” and “Sauce All On Me” (2018). In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Coca speaks on coming up off social media and his phone, dating LightSkin Keisha and appearing on reality TV, knowing his purpose, and business ventures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Euro GotIt joins The Progress Report Podcast for his second time to discuss life post Authentic Empire and BoomMan, self-love and going to therapy to heal, changing his name, and acting in Boosie’s ‘My Struggle’ film! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CashLife Global- Collective Assets Shows Honor Letting Imaginations Flow Eternally Gaining Life Opportunities Bettering All Leaders! Meet the young men representing a positive music movement out of Scottdale, Georgia, CashLife Global! IG: Lavishreallyhim_ , Cashlifeteezy, Ju.left, Hendawg4shoo, Richiedeniro, don0namission CashLife Global Volume 1: https://music.apple.com/ae/artist/cashlife-global/1587189737 https://open.spotify.com/album/0kUYHcuGzjhZ7CErGQ7iyJ Music Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCLzDU3_ssc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86LXzKsW8sU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3xTwXjv46w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybaxh Hot is a boxer from the East side of Atlanta, GA. He is also Tracy T’s older brother and a proud father. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Maybaxh Hot speaks on preparing for his upcoming debut match on ESPN, being undefeated, overcoming the odds, creating a fanbase, putting on for his city, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:19) Ray Moon/BeeLax x The Progress Report (1:26) Support Coming Full Circle (1:54) Pop Quiz Presented By The Progress Report (2:46) Pop Quiz Q1: Freestyle Or Write? (3:56) Pop Quiz Q2: Could You Wife A Groupie? (6:43) Pop Quiz Q3: Should You Take Care Of Your Family Once You're On? (8:38) Pop Quiz Q4: If You Could Get Away With Any Crime What Would It Be? (10:44) Introductions (11:26) Linking Up (12:34) New Record “Gia” (13:58) What Makes A Good Producer (15:57) The Journey (18:58) Not Liking The “Gia” Track And BeeLax Journey (22:42) NBA 2K Deal And Sprite (26:29) Influences (28:15) Independence And Work Ethic (31:48) Project And Album Exclusive Drop Also Bad Contracts (34:43) Getting Out Of The Contract** (36:50) Being Open With Your Sexuality (38:37) New Work “First Song Dirty, Last Song Clean” (40:23) What Does Progress Mean To You? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw — professionally known as JASUN JABBAR — is a triple threat out of Atlantataking the world by storm. JASUN is the son of New York's Hip-Hop Legend Half A Mill. His role as an actor/rapper/producer while carrying the culture of Atlanta makes him effortlessly versatile. JASUN was casted for several Award-Winning season premiers such as Black Lightning (Netflix), Donald Glover’s Atlanta: Robbin Season, as well as newer premieres like Creepshow, Champaigne Ill, and Stargirl. Soon after his big break, Jasun released his debut, self-produced mixtape “Note to Self” in April 2018 on all digital streaming platforms. The success of the mixtape, created a serious buzz throughout the entertainment industry and city leading up to the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Dangerous Man. Throughout the project, JASUN is acknowledging, and taking on all responsibilities of his truest passions as he states: "I understand how powerful I am, and how I can control, and move listeners with my voice, so it's important for me to use my voice and my platform the right way every opportunity I take." Dangerous Man is available now on digital streaming platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Chicago is about knowing how to move” (TBU Brezzy) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I paved the way for Fetty Wap to walk around with his eye out” (Jack Thriller) Jack Thriller and 4-Ize join The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their upcoming reboot of “16 Or Better”, hosting on 50 Cent’s This Is 50 blog, Sway In The Morning, Wild N Out, and paving their own way as comedic entertainers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sukihana returns to The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her growth as an artist, person, and brand, and exposes the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I turned my pain into passion” (Hit Em Up Rondo) 22 year old rapper Hit Em Up Rondo visits Lalaa Shepard on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on coming from Sanford, Florida, recently losing his brother, writing his music instead of freestyling and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailing from the rural side of South Carolina has certainly had its affects on Mulah DaVinci’s personality. His laid-back, easy going nature is effortlessly depicted in his music. Mulah is a goal-oriented person, who is focused on both his personal and professional growth, which works wonders for him in the music industry, seen as he easily builds relationships with those around him. Getting into the music business was almost inevitable for Mulah, who’s always enjoyed reading, writing, the story lines, and the wittiness of the word play involved in it. Once he found his rhythm and his inspirations in the Hip Hop/Rap industry the evolution of his career was a natural and unavoidable process. If you, like Mulah DaVinci, feel inspired by Jay-Z and enjoy the early era of hip hop in its prime with an innovating twist, while maintaining its essence, you undoubtedly need to listen to his most recent hit single “Proteck Ya Peace”. This song is more than just a single, DaVinci manages to incorporate the resilience needed to withstand difficult times and maintain your energy despite it all in this hit. Mulah DaVinci has worked with industry legends such as Juugman aka Yung Ralph who had ‘03 major hit single “Look like money”. His next single is in the works and set to be released later this year. Check out his YouTube page for original vlog content, freestyle videos and more of his music as he continues to grow in the Hip Hop/Rap scene. Search for him on your favorite streaming platforms and don’t forget to follow him on social media! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Its a lot of people depending on me” (Lil Wookie) Atlanta artist Lil Wookie joins Lalaa Shepard on The Progress Report Podcast to address if he is still signed to Future, the success of “Thot Life” with Young Thug, recently getting engaged, growing up in Lil Mexico (Kirkwood, ATL) and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This interview was filmed before Yak Gotti’s most recent legal issues…. Atlanta rapper Yak Gotti sits down with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report Media Group for a second time to speak on life after serving nearly 5 years in prison and coming home to YSL being bigger than life. “I’m back having fun with music” (Yak Gotti) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“I’m back dropping music, nothing is holding me down, I’m back to telling my story” In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa, Lalaa Shepard catches up with Atlanta native Rich Homie Quan to speak about his come up doing open mics, his first big break with “Type of Way”, hating his most popular song to date, “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, changes in the music industry since 2013, fatherhood, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peso Montana is a young inspiring artist out Tucker, GA. He was born in Los Angeles and moved to Stone Mountain at the age of 3.Peso Montana has been doing music since the age of 12 as he started off recording music at home and performing at local talent shows and open mics. He has dropped over 180 plus videos and music. Peso Montana is currently pushing his single called “Hit That MF “ produced by DEMONCHILD (his main producer) along with his dance “The Hit That MF” which has been going viral. Peso recently made his debut at The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his journey, twin boys, linking with T Hood, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly DaCosta better know by her stage name, Kové, born in the island of Jamaica but raised in Brooklyn New York. As a young artist she has already made an impact in the biggest music hubs in North America: Atlanta, Miami, LA, and New York. In 2019 Kové was based out of Atlanta when she caught the attention of Thomas “TomCat” Bennett a staple within Maybach Music Group. Tom quickly saw Kovés ability to ascent to the top of this industry, and it wasn’t long before rap legend Rick Ross gave his full Co-Sign. At the end of 2019 Kové dropped her first single “Scrub” off of her upcoming EP this record showcases Kové’s tenacious rapping style and songwriting abilities. “Scrub” was immediately embraced by the DJ community and put in rotation to be heard in clubs and on a few radio stations. Most recently her single was picked up by prominent Atlanta radio station, Hot 107.9 where she also conducted an in- station interview. While “Scrub” continues to grow into 2020 so does Kové . Her first EP, “So Saucy” is set to release in summer of this year, followed by her cameo in “Coming 2 America” set to hit the big screen in August. Letting her current trajectory speak for itself Kové is an artist of the future, determined to leave her mark. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m the voice of females” During an intimate listening event at Barry Hankerson’s estate, Autumn performed and premiered music from her upcoming project. After the listening event, songstress Autumn Marini speaks about her upbringing, musical influences, womanhood, and more with Lalaa Shepard in a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa. Autumn Marini is now the first lady of the rebooted Blackground Records in partnership with Empire. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Everything comes full circle” Total (Kima, Keisha, and Pam) is an R&B group known for hit records such as “Kissin’ You”, “Can’t You See”, “What About Us”, and “Trippin’”. They rose to fame in the 90s and were a major contribution to the Hip Hop culture. Kima recently moved to Georgia and stopped by Coalition DJs New Music Mondays at Stankonia Studios to speak to Lalaa Shepard from The Progress Report Podcast about how Total began, gaining confidence in herself overtime, offers advice to upcoming artists about remaining independent, Bad Boy, rediscovering her purpose, reality TV, and life after Total. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwight L. Price was born and raised in Lincoln Heights, Ohio which was founded in the 1920s by property developers as a suburban enclave for black homeowners working in nearby industries. As his mother’s oldest child, Dwight had to take on the responsibility of his family at a young age due to some of the poor choices made by his parents. As a teen and young adult, Dwight made some choices that led him to spend over 17 years in prison. As 1 Corinthians 13:11 states “when I was a child, I spake as a child, understood as a child, thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things. When Dwight got home, he was immediately put in a position that he needed to care for his family. So, he, along with his brother started A Priceless Renovation which is a construction company that branched from them doing janitorial work. as the company grew, they started buying investment properties and opened The APR investment Group in 2019. He quickly put his proven street smarts and hustle mentality to use, making him highly successful in the real estate game. Dwight has always been passionate about his family and his community. He is a leader among men, and a pillar in his family. He believes that its easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults as Frederick Douglass said. As a result, he sought out opportunities to give back to youth. Whether it was a gas station conversation or speaking at a school. One of his main priorities is to preventing others from making the mistakes he made as a young man. Dwight believes, no matter your beginnings, you can turn your life around for the better and he has a story that epitomizes that very fact. He and his team have spent the year traveling and learning from some of the best real estate moguls, change agents and entrepreneurs across the country and he is ready to tell his story. The Building Wealth Conference is an intense conference that is full of invaluable information. We will cover all topics to help you make, manage, and multiply your money such as the tips and tricks necessary to build a business, start in real estate, learn to build credit, business funding and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tough and turbulent upbringing in the Atlanta neighborhood of Godby Road-Old National College Park molded Sleepy Rose and encouraged him to blossom into a formidable MC who translates his struggles into stories. Locked up for two years, he started rapping by tapping out a beat anywhere—from on his chest to the doors and walls of the jail. Upon his release, he turned heads with his first YouTube upload “Gangsta.” Following the death of his sister whom the family referred to as Rose, he tattooed a rose on his face in tribute and as a reminder: “We rose up out of the gutter. A rose keeps going high too.” He sharpened a signature sound punctuated by local lingo on “Where You From,” “Striking” and “Mhmm.” Growing up on the same block as Hott LockedN, 2 Chainz flew both MCs to Los Angeles for an explosive session and signed them both to T.R.U. (The Real University) in 2019. T.R.U. provides a home to a rising vanguard of hip-hop talent and posits a platform for personal success as well. In partnership with Atlantic Records, the Atlanta-based label imprint includes flagship artists: Skooly, WORL, Hott LockedN, and Sleepy Rose. Sleepy Rose made his proper debut on the compilation Looking Like It Records with the single “Shoot It Out” ft. 2 Chainz, WORL and Hott LockedN. “Our A&R showed me Sleepy Rose,” recalls 2 Chainz. “I was seeing the visuals and hearing the music. I noticed he had the look, but he really had the music. He came from nothing, and I knew he could make an impact.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Leek is an independent artist originally from New York now residing in Atlanta. In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard on The Progress Report Podcast, Rose Leek shares his thoughts on the Dipset and The Lox Verzuz, differences from NYC to ATL, industry relationships with Lil Quill, Madd Marc, Baby Plug, Mak Sauce, Money Mu, taking music seriously, balancing fatherhood, and co-parenting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jiggs is a South Atlanta up and coming lyricist whose music bridges not just the generational gap in just Atlanta but in the underground and mainstream worlds of the genre period. He’s been rapping seriously since January 2019 and has been wowing anyone who could get their hands onto his music, freestyles, or videos. Jiggs has managed to accumulate well over 100,000 Streams in his first year of music with listeners all over the globe. In 2019 he released three projects (Mr. Perfect, 2 Live & Die in the A, & No Hooks W/ T.O. Green) staying extremely consistent with quality products that fans and supporters cant decide on as his best. Jiggs music paints the picture of a young man with NY roots but a strong Atlanta background that’s nothing like what we are used to seeing or hearing that’s confident and relieved to be in a lane of his own. Recently, after a brief hiatus he followed up with his full length debut, “Southside’s Hope, Vol.1: Let’s Hoop”, a cult classic in the making. A generational talent that could potentially be a world renowned name, in due time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American songwriter, artist, filmmaker, Dj, actor, and content creator. Born in Atlanta, Ga Gregory Edwards aka Dj Westside was raised on a street named Ashby near Simpson Rd and The Bluff which is now known as the english avenue community. While being surrounded by crime, drugs, violence and other negative influences Westside always wanted to do something to help his family and would express himself through making music. He took his closet in a ran down apartment and transformed it into a recording booth and every talent from the neighborhood would come to rap and make records. Some of those artist would later become great names being acts like Young Scooter, Rich Homie Quan, 24 Heavy and others. Westside would keep working on music all the way up until he moved out of his dad’s apartment to eventually build his own studio and take on the title as a Producer / Artist. Things were up and down with music until two of Westside’s mentors Greg Taylor and Theophilus “Chip” Glass would introduce him to Xavier Hargrove (Dj Big X) who was the Ceo Of The Coalition Djs. After being introduced to X, Westside found himself becoming more involved with being a Dj more than a producer & artist as he would start gigging in clubs and producing on the side. This would be the start of something amazing, with the influence of the Coalition Djs who are currently some of the most influential figures in the music industry Westside’s career would become bigger than he could imagine. Westside would go from a Dj in the club to a Dj and filmmaker traveling the world with some of the biggest names in the game. Westside’s first american tour would be with artists Kevin Gates, and Solo Lucci, following that he would meet Jamal Inman who introduced him to international superstar Akon who later become a big brother figure. After years of being in the mix with Akon and various other huge names Westside decided to start mentoring himself. He met a young man by the Name of Jaymo who he saw much potential in and reminded him of himself so he started working him and they both began producing artists together, Jaymo had a talent with the harp instrument and Westside who was already a filmmaker gave them both a great idea, “you play the harp and I will record it”....This idea would grow from just a thought to a platform where artist could perform and display their talents acoustically. They would call this platform Harp Szn. Present day Westside is doing the things he loves daily, working with artists, staying connected and is the owner of a few companies. Westside quotes “ With being where i’m from to where i am today i know it’s a blessing, i just want to help others grow and continue to follow this journey with God as my lead....Anything is possible with faith and hard work.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

504 Domo is a rapper from Louisiana who has had one foot in and out of music. He has a background playing basketball but decided to pursue a full-time career in music after major life changes including losing his best friend to violence. During the interview 504 Domo shares why he doesn’t smoke or drink, breaks down the differences between New Orleans & Baton Rouge, talks music with MoneyBagg Yo, overcoming Hurricane Katrina, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I ain't never stopped getting show requests/ inquiries” Mr Futuristic AKA J Money recently made his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his come up in the early 2000s with Bases Loaded Records, making the word “BOW” a trend to artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, losing his mother opening his eyes to how short life is, being embraced by new age rappers such as Gunna, Lil Migo, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Bobby Fishscale, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising Savanah, GA artist Shine Willis recently visited The Progress Report Podcast to share her wild story about her upbringing, having one foot in school and basketball and the other in the streets. During the interview, Shine speaks on serving prison time, dating the C.O. while locked up, taking over 3 years to learn how to walk after getting shot, and eventually getting into music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices