The Progress Report Podcast

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

Super producer Mr Hanky recently visited The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his extensive career as a DJ and a music producer coming up in Atlanta under the wing of Mr Collipark. During the interview, Mr Hanky speaks on producing early records for Soulja Boy, V.I.C., Lil Duval, and most recently City Girls “Twerkulator” which he reveals was recorded in 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabbii Jones was first introduced to the world on the biggest stage in America, American Idol. The former American Idol contestant electrified the competition with her enormous voice and her dynamic multi-dimensional artistry that impressed audiences across the world. Born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri she is a trained stage actress, dancer and vocalist appearing in plays since the age of seven. Gabbii has been singing since the age of three and acting since the age of seven. She’s lent her vocals to projects from Bone Thugs N Harmony’s Krayzie Bone, Freebandz Casino and many more. She has also starred in Publix commercials through an agency by the name of jpervis and has worked along side Kendra C Johnson. From phat girls she even had private dance lesson from Rkellys ex wife Drea Kelly so you see she is indeed a triple threat. Her current focus is releasing her debut single. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Swag Surfin is not a dance song” Atlanta artists F.L.Y. & Easton stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their timeless record “Swag Surfin” and the song becoming bigger than the group. During the interview, F.L.Y. & Easton addresses misconceptions about the group and the dance and speak on having to drop out of Highschool because the song was so big. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timeekah Murphy is a celebrity designer and the owner of Alani Taylor, a luxury streetwear brand that launched in 2016 after the birth of her daughter Alani Taylor Murphy. You may have already seen some of her designs since her work has already been featured on A-listers like Beyoncé, Cardi B and DaBaby since making her mark on fashion. Her fashion story begins in 2010, when she taught herself how to sew while serving in the military for 12 years. Fashion was not something that she grew up with, but was rather something that “fell in her lap.” Even as a novice to the field, Murphy knew that she wanted to be a “going against the grain type of designer.” Through her designs, Murphy has gone beyond genders, labels, and trends. She instead designs based on the confidence she wants to bring out in others, both men and women. Stylewise, she loves mixing colors and patterns, especially ones that most people would not put together in an outfit, to create androgynous, statement looks. In 2018 she hit her first big break when she did a collaboration with Deviant La Vie for Beyoncé’s Spirit and Bigger videos for the Lion King soundtrack. Followed by the talked about custom fit for Cardi B’s MTV awards appearance. In 2019 Murphy launched a collaboration collection called The Zenith Experience during LA fashion week that blew everyone’s mind. Not only did the collection leave a mark on LA fashion week, but it also caught the attention of Beyoncé once again. Beyoncé’s stylist Zerina Aikens requested that the full collection be sent over to her for Beyoncé’s next project Black is King. Through this unpredictable experience, Murphy also got to connect with DaBaby in 2021 for the Grammys to design a dress for his daughter’s red carpet appearance. DaBaby was amazed by her ambition and drive, and and interested in a collaboration for a streetwear collection, with the release date to be determined. Her most recent project will involve her competing on a reality TV show on HBO called The Hype, in which streetwear designers will compete against each other in different challenges, similar to Project Runway. Offset is set to be one of the judges and creators l. Right after filming wraps up for the competition, Murphy plans to bring a more vibrant fashion scene to Atlanta, Georgia by opening up an Alani Taylor style house. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up on the East Side of Cincinnati, life wasn't easy for Roadrunner TB. Brought up by his grandma, TB lived in the infamous Saint Ledgers Apartment Buildings. From a young age he knew that his only options were to either play sports or sell drugs, making it inevitable for TB to get involved in the streets. Gifted in basketball and football, he soon realized his chances to go pro were slim after tearing his ACL. As a kid, TB began freestyling and recording with friends and collaborators from his neighborhood. While balancing minimum wage jobs and college, TB began “road running” hoping to carve out a better life for his young daughter. Being the realist that he is, he became conscious that rap would be his only way out of Evanston. TB locked in the studio and completed “STL Stories" and dropped the viral hit “33”. As one of Cinematic Music Group’s brightest stars, TB hopes to put Cincinnati and his “blender music” on the map. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising Memphis, Tennessee rapper Lil Hott made his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on balancing college life and his new music career, his viral song and dance to “Off The Porch”, water brand, allergies, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I don’t feel like people really listen to my music…. They don’t hear what I actually be saying and how I put it together” ~ Jose Guapo Jose Guapo returns to The Progress Report Podcast to share his thoughts on 2021 rappers, his relationships with past collab artists, paying for sex, growth, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QuinceLu is an artist originally from Columbia raised in Florida. On a new edition of The Progress Report Podcast, QuinceLu shares what makes him different from other rappers which is the fact he is an immigrant whose first language was Spanish and he taught himself English through rapping. Check out his story! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rezz recently stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his experience attending college, support from his hometown, transitioning from sports to music full-time, and his dating life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tokyo Vanity is an alum guest at The Progress Report Podcast as she visited the show 3 years ago before making her debut to VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Today she returns to the show to speak on her new endeavors, leaving reality television in her past, dealing with depression after losing her brother, breaking up with her boyfriend, and new music with Bubba Doran and Zaytoven. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Trap n***a with some shoes” DohLyfe is an entrepreneur and clothing brand owner from Louisville, Kentucky. During a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, DohLyfe speaks on overcoming his rough childhood, selling candy as a youngster inspiring him to become an entrepreneur, living with Crohn’s Disease, and offers advice to aspiring designers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocklife Zho joined The Progress Report Podcast to speak on moving from Augusta, Georgia to Atlanta to pursue his rap career, receiving major co-signs, fatherhood, and offers advice to cope with death. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pimpin recently joined The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his rough upbringing with his mom and having to hold down his household at an early age forcing him to be a man as a teen. He admits that he only got into music because of his bandmate Parlae and they would eventually form Dem Franchize Boyz known for massive hit records such as “White Tee”, “Lean wit It, Rock with It”, and “Oh, I Think They Like Me”, which he just performed at the Bow Wow and Soulja Boy Verzuz battle. During the interview, Pimpin shares untold stories about the music and speaks on the status of his current relationship with the other bandmates. Pimpin also calls out Diamond and WE TV for negatively portraying him on this past season of Growing Up Hip Hop and says how it’s affecting his custody battle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich and Fat Nasty of The Fat Nasty Podcast recently stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their start in the Podcast industry, raunchy guests and topics, balancing their personal lives with business, and everything in between! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qri, also known as Questions with Qri is a journalist turned activist who has been protesting against Radio One and Hot 107.9 Atlanta for treating African Americans unfairly and for having a white man run Atlanta’s number 1 urban station. On a new episode of The Progress Report, Qri shares her story and speaks on receiving silent support for other past and current employees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baltimore artist Test stops by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on signing to Future, The Wire, having kids overseas, and new music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paper Route Empire artist Jay Fizzle joins The Progress Report Podcast to share what its like being signed to his older cousin Young Dolph, coming up in Memphis, having 14 kids and 13 baby mothers, life lessons after being locked up several times as a teenager, and people impersonating him on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I was I church at 9 but 17 I was shooting at you” Euro GotIt joins The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his new album ‘FOREIGN 4EVER’, beating 2 life sentences, love life, and manifestation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I am the son of the King Shawty Lo” Shawty Lo JR stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his new music, life before and after Shawty Lo became famous, losing both of his parents, and his strained relationship with his other siblings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Million Dolla Mag is a rapper and entrepreneur originally from LA, now based in Tampa, Florida. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Million Dolla Mag speaks on his recent prison bid, reseting his mindset, getting into music and influences, and new music with Asian Doll and Zaytoven. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

King Duece is a filmmaker, author, and director. In a new episode of The Progress Report, King Duece speaks on serving a 7 year sentence stemming from a 10 year bid, changing his mindset, trusting the process, creating a soundtrack for each project, and his upcoming film ‘Finesse’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Instagram made me make something of myself” ~ Shiggy Shiggy and JuneBug are arguably 2 of the biggest influencers of the culture as they impacted the world with their dances and great energy. Shiggy known for his “Shiggy challenge”, rose to stardom in 2018 when his dance went viral and even landed him a cameo in Drake’s “In My Feelings” music video. JuneBug went viral in 2021 after creating the “JuneBug challenge” and helping skyrocket SpotEmGotEm’s “Beat Box” song. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Shiggy and JuneBug discuss their upcoming dance battle, life before becoming famous, Bobby Shmurda influence, not getting paid from artists, dating life, and everything in between! “The dude I was in Highschool, I didn’t dance at all” ~ JuneBug --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money Mu is an alumni guest to The Progress Report Podcast. On this episode, Money Mu discusses pushing his hit single “Hitting” since 2017, signing to Authentic Empire (AE), music with Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, and Money Mu, and Covid-19 impact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geezy Escobar joins The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his joint mixtape ‘Backwood Boyz’ with Foogiano, signing to Authentic Empire, relocating to Atlanta from Akron, Ohio, and his $1,000 Backwood challenge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When you learn about business, business is a team sport” BoomMan is an entrepreneur, past artist and party promoter, CEO, father, and has served in the army. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, BoomMan discusses being behind the snap movement and futuristic movement with K-Rab and K.E. on the track, launching Authentic Empire (AE) in 2017, signing Euro GotIt, Foogiano, Money Mu, YSN, AG Lotti, and Geezy Escobar, understanding money, credit and debt, and offers tips for longevity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy made his rise to stardom during the crunk era of music alongside Lil Jon and acts like Crime Mob and Trillville. With songs like “Head Bussa” and “No Problems”, Lil Scrappy became recognized as the Prince of the South. He would eventually link with other Hip Hop acts and labels such as 50 Cent, Young Buck, G-Unit, Ludacris, and DTP to further establish his position as a rapper. In 2021, Lil Scrappy transitioned to reality television and made his debut on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. He has been on the show ever since and on a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Lil Scrappy discusses his thoughts rewatching past episodes, coming up on 106& Park, fatherhood, relationships with other rappers, growing up with Momma Dee, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I got rich in corona” Scotty ATL is an alumni guest of The Progress Report Podcast and a well respected creative who has been on 7 national tours, also he has been seen on been on BET, 106&Park, MTV, Revolt, and heard on several radio stations. During this sit down interview, Scotty ATL reflects on his Atlanta roots, speaks about being a rapper and entrepreneur, owning Grillz by Scotty, ‘Trappin Gold’ album, and getting rich during COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“you gotta stay dedicated and go through the bullshit” Chase The Money is a music producer from St. Louis. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Chase speaks on producing since age 14, relocating to Atlanta to advance his career, admiring the work of Lex Luger, Metro, C Note, working with Valee, Yaya Gang, Chopsquad DJ, J Cole, the importance of staying down, and offers advice to upcoming music producers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lantana is an artist from Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2012 he released his debut single “All Hustle, No Luck” produced by Young Ex which gained mainstream success and eventually landed him a major deal with RCA/ Polo Grounds Music. On his first interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Lantana opens up about getting Yo Gotti, Bun B, and Pusha T on his “All Hustle, No Luck” single, writing his first song in the 7th grade, adjusting to life after serving a 4 year prison bid, independent grind, and new music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices