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Jay Fizzle addresses being signed to his cousin Young Dolph, having 14 kids, leaving the streets

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

Jun 9, 202124 min

Euro GotIt speaks on stereotypes of being raised in the church, Foogiano sentence, music with Future & Lil Baby

“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

Jun 7, 202134 min

Shawty Lo JR shares how he learned about his fathers death, receiving his D4L chain, 12 siblings

“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

Jun 3, 202128 min

Million Dolla Mag talks about serving 4 years in prison, new music with Asian Doll & Zaytoven

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

May 28, 202119 min

King Duece talks about starring in ‘Conflicted’ film with Benny The Butcher, Netflix VS Amazon Prime

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

May 28, 202128 min

Shiggy & JuneBug speak on Drake, SpotemGotEm, Bobby Shmurda, life before fame, acting

“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

May 27, 202154 min

Money Mu discusses pushing “Hittin” for 4 years, remix with Foogiano & MoneyBagg Yo, never losing faith

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

May 24, 202129 min

Geezy Escobar talks about his joint mixtape with Foogiano, thoughts on his sentence, Backwood challenge

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

May 23, 202127 min

BoomMan reacts to Foogiano’s 5 year prison sentence, explains why he charges for everything, AE

“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

May 21, 20211h 2m

Lil Scrappy talks about adjusting to different eras in music, his thoughts rewatching Love & Hip Hop episodes

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

May 17, 20211h 10m

Scotty ATL speaks on unreleased music with Bankroll Fresh, Grillz by Scotty success, issues with “Rachet” song

“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

May 12, 202140 min

Chase The Money discusses working with J Cole and the Dreamville producer sessions

“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

May 7, 202125 min

Lantana speaks on the success of his 2012 single “All Hustle, No Luck” and signing to RCA instead of Rick Ross

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

Apr 28, 202133 min

K9 Uno, Matmiie, Lil Raida & Vlone Kobe talk about Unstoppable Sound and new music

Meet the artists of Unstoppable Sound! In a new edition of The Progress Report on the go interviews, the artists talk coming together, their musical influences, backgrounds in music, and compilation album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202118 min

Big Maddie Mad talks about stereotypes of being a white female rapper, sexuality, and background in church

Big Maddie Mad is a rapper originally from the Bay Area, California. She moved to Tallahassee, Florida in Highschool and now she lives in Atlanta. She grew up rapping in her fathers church and her family still supports her music today. During her first appearance on The Progress Report Podcast, Big Maddie Mad speaks on her sexuality, trending on TikTok, finding confidence in her music, and working with Pap Chanel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202135 min

J Got Da Juice talks coming from Springfield, Illinois, working with Trapboy Freddy, Starlito, & Sauce Walka

J Got Da Juice talks about his upbringing being influenced by Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti , Money Makin Empire movement, introduces his artist Whitney L, the independent grind, and lessons he’s learned from Trapboy Freddy, Starlito, and Sauce Walka. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202132 min

Young Cooley addresses if he is signed to Jeezy, Teejayx6 stealing a picture, coming up with Rich Kidz

“Ive been looking like a major artist my whole life and I ain't been major yet, its coming” Atlanta artist Young Cooley is a return guest to The Progress Report platform. During this interview, Young Cooley speaks on his extensive history as a rapper, coming up before Rich Kidz and helping with their music and brand, artists stealing his sauce, Teejayx6 stealing a picture of his money and Playstatons, relationship with Jeezy, upcoming EP, ‘Let’s Pop It Then’, and Pop or Die (POD) record label. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202137 min

AR Skip talks about DMX influence, transition from the Virgin Island to the states, BKBX Ent

New York rapper AR Skip stops by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his BKBX Entertainment label, background in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, getting into music and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 202127 min

DJ Steel talks breaking “Pull up wit ah stick” song, Lil Marlo death, importance of plaques

“I help people get where they need to be” DJ Steel is arguably one of the hottest DJs in the streets of Atlanta, GA. During his first sit down on The Progress Report Podcast, DJ Steel discusses the changes in the music scene in Atlanta, coming up DJing college parties, his close relationships with DJ Plugg and Marlo (RIP), artist etiquette tips when approaching a DJ, compares plaques to Grammys, and talks about his independent label and studio in Atlanta. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202140 min

Cashy Facts talks missing our first interview after being a high speed chase GTA mission

Cashy Facts is a rapper signed to Cash Runner Records, an independent label based in Atlanta, GA. On a new episode of The Progress Report, Cashy Facts talks growing up Zone 3 Atlanta, GA, making trap music, losing his older brother to gun violence, with Zaytoven and X.O., and PROGRESS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 202130 min

41 Lil Jay talks about his music going viral on TikTok and being in a relationship with another artist

41 Lil Jay is an artist from the Southside of Atlanta. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, 41 Lil Jay speaks on being inspired by Lil Baby and Young Thug, going viral on TikTok, dating an artist, switching to music from playing basketball, and progress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 202125 min

Big Lex talks about being on Joseline’s Cabaret TV show, other rappers calling themselves BIG

Big Lex is an artist from Columbia, South Carolina. She has been recording music since a young child and is influenced musically by Nicki Minaj, Trina, and Lil Kim. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Big Lex talks about collaborating with DJ Chose, interest in working with Mulatto, Coi Leray, Rubi Rose, City Girls, and appearing on Joseline’s reality show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202119 min

Clay James speaks on never officially signing to Snoop, Playas Club Label, importance of marketing

“You got to have some paper, your obligations got sh*t to take care of” Savannah, Georgia artist Clay James is a returning guest on The Progress Report Podcast and a proud supporter of TPR Media Group! During this sit down, Clay James speaks on his newly formed record label, Playas Club Music Group, addresses his alleged contract with Snoop Dogg, speaks on the benefits of pledging Kappa, balancing love, family, and music, the independent grind, upcoming film role, and getting the youth to vote. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202128 min

J1 speaks on being the director of Hip Hop at Pandora, graduating from being a DJ, NYC to ATL adjustment

“Being a DJ wasn’t a career move for me, I always knew I would have to graduate out of it” PosterChild “J1” is the program director, director of Hip Hop at Pandora, and a radio personality for Sirius XM. During his first time on The Progress Report Podcast, J1 details his come up, New York roots, being inspired by the likes of Diddy, Funkmaster Flex, DJ SNS, and DJ Clue, relocating to Atlanta to be a DJ, introducing him to a new sound and style - southern Hip Hop, transitioning to radio, tips for longevity, and artists on the come up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202139 min

Richie Re speaks on Flint’s water conditions, womanhood, issues being an artist in a relationship

Returning guest Richie Re stops by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about her new music, supporting other women, her hometown Flint, Michigan and their poor water conditions, the importance of the DJs, and industry people not wanting to work after they find out she’s in a relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202143 min

Don’t Fold Entertainment talks Richmond, VA music scene, new tape with Bigga Rankin

Independent label, Don’t Fold Entertainment (HBK JohnDoe, Mack Ben Widdit, EZ Longway) introduce their music and campaign on The Progress Report Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 202120 min

Zed Zilla speaks on his relationship with Yo Gotti, the current CMG roster, new Memphis vs OGs

Zed Zilla AKA the South Memphis landlord chops it up with Lalaa Shepard in a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa about coming up in Memphis, Tennessee, growing up around Playa Fly, DJ Paul, Gangsta Blac, mixtapes, CMG, Yo Gotti relationship, his relationships with other Memphis rappers, and new project ‘Eviction Notice’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 202132 min

“Sometimes I wish I would’ve kept DJing” 1Playy speaks on life after the success of “Nascar”

1Playy is an artist from Atlanta, GA. He is a returning guest to The Progress Report Podcast and this time he brought his music producer, Ashton Leroux, who is also a DJ for Magic City Strip Club. During the episode, the guys speak about their new project ‘King Rachet’, COVID impact, and their thoughts after Gucci Mane & Megan Thee Stallion dropped “Big Booty” after 1Playy and JahJah released “Get Wit It” song. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 202129 min

Tommy Boi Wayne talks getting arrested at 11 years old, choosing Quando Rondo feature over King Von

Tommy Boi Wayne is an artist from Florida. He just started rapping 9 months ago and credits Lil Baby as his main musical influence. During an interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Tommy Boi Wayne speaks on his new single “Demons” with HotBoii and working with Quavo Rondo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 202117 min

Gudda Gudda speaks on supporting Wayne through Birdman fallout, says B.G. might be free, Sqad Up

New Orleans rapper Gudda Gudda opens up in his first interview in years with Lalaa Shepard in a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report. During the virtual interview, Gudda Gudda speaks on his hiatus from music, new project ‘7 Slugs’, and credits Lil Wayne, Hot Boyz, Juvenile, Soulja Slim, Dipset, The Lox, The Game, and Snoop as some of his musical influences. Gudda Gudda also speaks on his first time meeting Lil Wayne, forming Sqad Up, Cash Money, Young Money early days, and hints that B.G. might actually be free. Gudda Gudda also recalls supporting Lil Wayne through his public feud with Birdman and surviving Hurricane Katrina and COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202133 min

Neffe shares her thoughts on the Keyshia Cole & Ashanti Verzuz, OT Genasis, issues with Iyanla Vanzant calling her a guttersnipe

Neffe returns to The Progress Report Podcast for her second interview to speak about embracing the single life at age 41, losing her father on her birthday, motherhood, transitioning from television to radio, her relationship with her mother Frankie, Keyshia Cole & Ashanti Verzuz battle, and her issues with Iyanla Vanzant. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202158 min

Lil Jay talks forming Crime Mob, Diamond and Princess falling out, “Juju on the Beat” sampling “Knuck if you Buck”

On a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Lil Jay of Crime Mob tells the story of forming Ellenwood Area, Georgia (Atlanta) based group Crime Mob. The Hip Hop/ Crunk group created notable records such as “Knuck if you Buck”, “Stilettos”, “Rock Yo Hips”, “Circles”, and released 2 studio albums, ‘Crime Mob’ and ‘Hated On Mostly’. During the interview, Lil Jay details growing up with his sister Princess and how she and Diamond weren’t originally supposed to be a part of Crime Mob. Lil Jay was influenced musically by the likes of Three6Mafia, Lil Jon, Oomp Camp, Master P, and Pastor Troy and Lil Jay admits to making “Knuck if you Buck”, a song that would forever change his life, on a demo version of a Windows 95 program then he eventually converted to Fruity Loops. “Knuck if you Buck” would later go on to be sampled by several mainstream artists such as King Von, Lil Wayne, and the viral “Juju on the Beat” song. Lil Jay also discusses his intimate relationship with Diamond and how her on and off again relationship with Princess would eventually lead to the demise of Crime Mob. Crime Mob fans should be excited to know that there MAY be an upcoming third studio album, if everyone can get on the same page. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20211h 20m

Backpack Ben talks transitioning from basketball to music & playing guitar since second grade

BackPack Ben is an artist, executive producer, and creative born in Columbia, raised in New York. In his first appearance on The Progress Report Podcast, Backpack Ben discusses the significance of his name, past life as a basketball player, looking up to Jimi Hendrix, working through COVID, and his debut project ‘Dropped Out’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202125 min

Montana Da Mac talks hiatus from music, Get Rich Clique with Bankroll Fresh, Gucci’s work ethic in the early 2000s

Montana Da Mac is an artist from East Atlanta. He is known for his hit records “Rock On” with DJ Unk and “Girls Gone Wild” with Stuey Rock. He got his start in the early 2000s as a member of the Get Rich Clique with Bankroll Fresh and they produced “Bunny Hop” which allowed them to tour as teenagers in Highschool. In a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Montana Da Mac speaks on his come up in the music industry, attending almost every Highschool in Atlanta, bad contracts, the status of his relationship with Gucci Mane, his intimate relationship with Bankroll Fresh, and his upcoming project, ‘The Other One’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202136 min

Tokyo Jetz addresses George Floyd comments, motherhood, T.I. support, missing her tech job

Tokyo Jetz is a female artist from Jacksonville, Florida signed to T.I. On her first appearance on The Progress Report Podcast, Tokyo speaks on her upbringing, gaining popularity through her freestyle videos, her old job as an Apple technician, T.I.’s reaction to hearing she was pregnant, ‘Cancel Culture’ upcoming project inspired by true events, Curren$y, working through COVID, and advice to other women. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 202131 min

DJ Unk addresses his issues with The Progress Report, DJ Montay, Big Oomp Records, suicide attempt

“If they can tell a short story, I’m telling my full story” DJ Unk is a DJ, music producer, and artist most known for his hits,“Walk It Out” and “2 Step”. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, DJ Unk speaks on his issues with DJ eXeL, DJ Montay, Oomp, and Big Oomp Records. “I took Big Oomp Records nationwide” DJ Unk shares how he worked his way from the bottom and earned a key to the Big Oomp Records store and everything going sour after not receiving credit for his mixes as a Southern Style DJ, perceived favoritism from Oomp, and issues with his paperwork. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 20211h 0m

Famille Forever talks about learning music from their dad & surviving a near fatal car accident

Famille Forever (Bones Lennon and $moov€) are blood brothers, music producers, and artists from the Southside of Atlanta. The duo appeared on The Progress Report’s Pothead Genius mixtape in 2019 with their single “Legalize It”. In a recent episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Famille Forever talks about learning music from their dad who used to play with the greats such as James Brown, getting their sense of fashion from their mother, changing their name from TNT Boys, surviving a bad car accident, and upcoming business endeavors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202131 min

China Monai talks getting signed during COVID, quitting her job as a chef and leaving her daughter in her hometown as a sacrifice for her career

China Monai is an artist from Albany, Georgia now residing in Atlanta, Georgia. During her first sit down on The Progress Report Podcast, China discusses being the first lady of Ugly Money Entertainment, overcoming stage freight, music with Pap Chanel, DMs, and sacrifices made for her career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202126 min

DJ P Exclusivez speaks on Canada roots, Big Stacksss memory loss and unreleased music with Bankroll Fresh

DJ P Exclusivez is a mixtape DJ and music producer from Canada. He has over 300 mixtapes to his name and started at age 15. In a virtual edition of Conversations with Lalaa, DJ P Exclusivez shares how he was influenced by BET, met artists on MySpace, has unreleased music with Bankroll Fresh, Yung LA, Zaytoven, Big Stacksss, and living in Canada through COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202121 min

Barlito talks about being held at gun point with his mom, North Carolina music scene, confidence

Barlito is an artist from Greensboro, North Carolina. In a virtual edition of Conversations with Lalaa, Barlito speaks on dealing with trauma, North Carolina’s music scene, signing to QMG, working through COVID, compassions to G Herbo and Da Baby, and fatherhood. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/barlitobarlito_/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202117 min

Spiffy Global talks almost signing with QC, Hoodrich Pablo Juan’s spirits in prison, signing to Gucci Mane

“It’s important to know your worth and show your worth” (Spiffy Global) Spiffy Global is a music producer from Atlanta, GA. He produced Jose Guapo’s “Run It Up” in 2015 which got him in a lot of doors. Spiffy is also known for working closely with Johnny Cinco and Hoodrich Pablo Juan. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Spiffy Global speaks on Hoodrich Pablo Juan’s spirits since being incarcerated, new Atlanta music and culture, almost signing to QC, working his records in Magic City and other strip clubs, learning to handle his business and upcoming records with Travis Porter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202149 min

2020: RENEGADE EL REY talks being the head engineer at Stankonia Studios, mental health, Big Boi, Andre 3000 advice

“Never let someone determine your value for you” (RENEGADE EL REY) RENEGADE EL REY is an audio engineer, writer, and artist. He is the studio manager and head engineer of Stankonia Studios, owned by Outkast. He is a returning guest on The Progress Report Podcast and during his solo interview with Lalaa Shepard, RENEGADE EL REY speaks on relocating to Atlanta from Memphis, starting off as an intern at Stankonia Studios, establishing trust with Big Boi and Andre 3000, being influenced by his older brother when it comes to his music selection, balancing his personal life and career, and releasing 3 albums in 2021 (‘Levitate’, ’All is Not Enough’, and ’Sensai’) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 202146 min

Seddy Hendrinx discusses the success of “Low Key” 1 year later, Generation Now pressure & COVID

“Hip Hop and soulful R&B is coming back, its getting back to how its supposed to be” Seddy Hendrinx is a rapper from Jacksonville, Florida and return guest on The Progress Report Podcast. During his second sit down, Seddy speaks on his new EP ‘Sayless’ with features from G Herbo, Jack Harlow, Gunna, 24hrs, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Seddy also speaks on TikTok helping him resurface his 2019 banger “Low Key”, working through COVID, and pressures being signed to DJ Drama’s Generation Now with label mates Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, and Killumanti. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202020 min

Yung Ralph describes what a rap check is and thanks Gucci and Young Thug for saving his percentages

Yung Ralph AKA Juugman is Atlanta royalty known for his 2007 hit “Look Like Money”. He also appeared on street classics “Rock Solid”, “Bricks” with Gucci Mane, “Imma Ride” with Rich Gang, and he has over 75 mixtapes. In a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Yung Ralph talks about taking a break from recording new music to get his business right, converting to a streaming world, Young Thug and Gucci Mane both saving his percentages for him, unreleased music with Bankroll Fresh and Fetty Wap, fatherhood, and ‘9 Piece’ new upcoming project produced by Zaytoven. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 202039 min

The creators of Tulones clothing discuss coming from the country and making a way out of no way

“We understand sacrifice and what it requires to be in a better position” Dameon (Dollas) and Chris (Benji) are blood brothers from Mobile, Alabama now residing in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the creators and owners of Tulones Currency Collectors which is arguably the most popular urban streetwear brand in the south now spreading globally. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Dollas and Benji speak on their $10,000 profit weekend inspiring a permanent move to Atlanta, sacrifices and sharing the same car until 2 months ago, receiving rappers support and Young Thug wearing their clothes during a Prada fashion show, social responsibility and paying people’s rent during the pandemic and sponsoring their Highschool’s uniforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkV5NZgQ5EA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/tulones90s/ https://www.instagram.com/tulones_benji/ https://www.instagram.com/tulones_dollas/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep https://tulones.com/ https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 202024 min

Drumma Boy On Why He Wasn’t Invited To Gucci & Jeezy Verzuz, Down To Battle Zaytoven, BooMan

“I’m more than a producer, I’m a therapist” ~ Drumma Boy BooMan SRP Entertainment CEO and Drumma Boy sit down on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on linking in the streets, new single “Bands”, and ‘Real Is Rare’ project hosted by DJ Scream. Drumma Boy also opens up about Quavo hitting him through Twitter and creating “Look at My Dab”, thoughts on the Gucci and Jeezy Verzuz battle, being a music producer and a therapist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202035 min

Perfect talks forming a group, making soul music, working through COVID

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Dec 23, 202015 min

Jonny Rambo talks being a student of the game and Lil Wayne ‘No Ceilings’ inspiring him

“Balance is a key to life” Jonny Rambo is an artist from Decatur, Georgia. He recently released a new project titled ‘Evolution’ and is influenced by Money Man, Young Dolph, Young Thug, and Future. Check out his first official interview on The Progress Report Podcast. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/nbkjonnyrambo/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202020 min

DJ Montay speaks on his relationship with DJ Unk, sliding in Shonte Renee’s DM, love & music balance

DJ Montay is a hit producer and DJ known for producing records such as DJ Unk “Walk It Out” and “2 Step”, Shawty Lo “Foolish”, Flo Rida “Low”, most recently Jeezy's “Ghetto”, and many more classics. Shonte Renee is an R&B and pop singer signed to Oomp Camp (Big Oomp Records) who came up singing in the church choir. On a recent episode on The Progress Report Podcast, DJ Montay and Shonte Renee talk being a power couple, the current state of R&B music, changes in the music industry, DJ Montay speaks on placing DJ Unk club banger, “Don’t Hide Dat P****” on Unk’s album, and tips for balancing their love life and music life. https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/djmontay/ https://www.instagram.com/iamshonterenee/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202038 min

ManMan Savage speaks on his affiliation with 21 Savage, current relationship, Freddie Gibbs issues

“I ain’t making no more music unless we have a contract in the studio” ManMan Savage is a rapper from East Atlanta. During his first interview on The Progress Report Podcast, ManMan Savage opens up about coming up with 21 Savage, their current relationship, not getting paid from Freddie Gibbs feature, old feature with Trinidad James, getting more personable with his music, fatherhood, and touring and features with the likes of iLoveMakonnen, Key!, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, Rich The Kid, Metro Boomin, Sonny Digital, Shoreline Mafia, 03 Greedo, Famous Dez, and, RonRon The Producer. https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/manmansavageea/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202037 min