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D Battles talks past modeling career, relocating to Cali from Alabama, music

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Dec 13, 202015 min

Mac Bre-Z opens up about dating Gucci Mane, appearing on “Pillz”, “Go Head”, not being compensated, diagnosed as bipolar

Stream/download “Clearly” by Mac Bre-Z: https://song.link/us/i/1541261876 “If you thinking about getting in this industry you got to have thick tough skin, let all this stuff i’ve been through be a lesson to yal” Mac Bre-Z AKA Da Kandi Lady is a female rapper from Atlanta, GA most known for her appearances on Gucci Mane’s “Pillz”, “Go Head”, and several other underground classics. In a new episode of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Mac Bre-Z speaks on her traumatic experience in the music industry leading to her being diagnosed as bipolar. Mac Bre-Z shares what it was like dating the infamous Gucci Mane before he was sober, creating hit records together and still not being properly compensated years later, coming up in the crunk era, putting in footwork for her music career, being the first female to have a mixtape hosted by DJ Scream, shady business managers and artists taking her name and legally uploading her music, and her thoughts on the current state of Hip Hip and rap. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/dakandilady/ \https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 20201h 24m

ChiChi speaks on meeting Lil Baby, producing “Get Money”, “Solid”, and BRS Kash “Throat Baby”

Lalaa Shepard has always been supportive of music producers and decided to launch a new interview series called ‘Producer Talk’ powered by The Progress Report Media Group, strictly featuring music producers. On the first episode, Lalaa sits down with music producer ChiChi who has worked with the likes of Lil Baby, BRS Kash, Yungeen Ace, Rylo Rodriguez, and Caleb Colossus. You can hear a lot of his work on Rylo Rodriguez’s latest project, ‘G.I.H.F’. During the interview, ChiChi speaks on how he got into the music industry and misconceptions about producing for major artists, catching his big break once producing Lil Baby’s “Solid”, “Get Money”, “Social Distancing” and BRS Kash ‘Throat Baby’, balancing his personal life and demands as a music producer, and his influences. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/1chichi___/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 202017 min

Big Boogie talks signing with CMG, waiting his turn, chemistry with MoneyBagg Yo, motorcycle accident

“I want people to cry with me” Stream/download ‘Final Nightmare’ by Big Boogie: https://album.link/us/i/1536728260 In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Big Boogie talks being from Louisiana and relocating to his current home, Memphis, Tennessee, signing to Yo Gotti’s CMG back in 2018 but remaining patient and waiting his turn, looking up to his label mate MoneyBagg Yo, motorcycle accident, and fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 202014 min

Bla5er speaks on growing as an artist during COVID, ownership, Atlanta, avoiding profanity

Listen to “Panoramic” by Bla5er: https://song.link/us/i/1536993241 Bla5er is an artist from Lithonia, Georgia (some miles from the city of Atlanta). He is signed to his family's record label, Last Supper Music Group (LSMG), and recently released his second single of 2020, “Panoramic”. During Bla5er’s second interview on The Progress Report Podcast, he speaks on freestyling his music, not using profanity on his newer songs, the importance of DJs, purchasing his first home, and pushing his brand during covid. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 202025 min

Jhonni Blaze talks making over 2 million on OnlyFans, rekindling relationship with Ms. Deb, blackballed

Jhonni Blaze is a singer, writer, pianist, and reality TV star known for her appearance on Growing Up Hip Hop, Love & Hip Hop, and also past social media antics. 2020, Jhonni Blaze is turning a new leaf and is surrounding herself around positivity. On her second interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Jhonni Blaze speaks on investing her OnlyFans profits into her music, working with Neyo, Rico Love, Tiny, Kevin Gates, Derez Deshon, LightSkinKeisha, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Jhonni also addresses rumors of her being blackballed, taking time to get her life in order, rekindling her relationship with Ms. Deb, Bow Wow, and Growing Up Hip Hop staff, and living with a painful skin condition called HS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202028 min

LoyalTee discusses her hiatus from music to focus on her son, healing with her dad, Mo3 influence

Watch The Progress Report cypHER featuring LoyalTee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fou1-e3ZTVA Stream/ download “All In” by LoyalTee: https://album.link/i/1536336010 LoyalTee is a female artist from East Atlanta who appeared on The Progress Report’s first cypHER. She went viral a few years ago for her freestyle to “Outside Today” and faced issues with the video being taken down. Years later she is back and more focused than ever. On her latest interview on The Progress Report Podcast, LoyalTee discusses motherhood and complications having a son born prematurely, getting married and having a supportive partner, healing from her relationship with her dad, her new project ‘All In’, being influenced by Mo3, and her new label WarZone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202022 min

Producer June The Jenius talks speaking to Mo3 before he passed, Houston, Erica Banks & Megan

“Don’t let the troubled times keep you from what you want” June James better known by his producer name June The Jenius, is a hit producer from Houston, Texas. He started making beats at the age of 16 and made records for YFN Lucci, Yo Gotti, T.I., Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Keed, 2 Chainz, Money Mu, and many others. In a recent virtual interview with Lalaa Shepard, June talks about looking up to Lil Jon, Drumma Boy, Mannie Fresh, Pharrell, gives his thoughts on Houston artists Megan Thee Stallion and Erica Banks, speaking to Mo3 one week before his passing, and shares his advice to other producers. https://www.instagram.com/junethejenius/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202025 min

Kamillion talks recording “Twerk 4 Me” when she was broke, veneers, BBL surgery, Love & Hip Hop

“You have to make the struggle look good” Kamillion is an artist from Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. She often refers to herself as the female Drake as she can sing and rap and is influenced by Missy Elliot, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, and her mom. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Kamillion speaks to Lalaa Shepard about her smash single “Twerk 4 Me”, making the song when she was broke, clearance issues, independent success, and gearing up to release a new version of the song. Kamillion also sheds light on her reality TV experience and appearing on Love & Hip Hop Miami, briefly dancing in the strip club, her new body and new teeth. https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202031 min

Morgin talks new music with Boosie & Lil Bam, working with producer J Reid, Alabama roots

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Nov 18, 202013 min

Cherry DaBoss talks balancing motherhood, music, entrepreneurship, strained relationship with her dad

Stream/ download ‘Cherry on Top’ by Cherry DaBoss: https://album.link/us/i/1532307357 “I’m a real entrepreneur I get bored” Cherry DaBoss is a rapper from Decatur, Georgia. She recently released an EP titled, ‘Cherry On Top’ where she dedicates the first song to her father. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Cherry discusses getting robbed by her neighbor, female artists being counted out, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and thoughts on Megan and Tory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202040 min

Johnique Taylor and Tamika Brown (Solid Rock Solutions Group) talk about the trucking industry and stereotypes

Johnique Taylor and Tamika Brown (Solid Rock Solutions Group) discuss their experience being in the trucking industry on the latest episode of The Progress Report Podcast. CEO and founder Johnique Taylor talks about having over 20 years of experience, stereotypes of women being in the trucking industry, COVID impacting business, driving cross country, and teaching trucking classes. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/solidrocksolutionsgroup/ https://www.instagram.com/Bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep https://www.instagram.com/DJeXeL/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202029 min

Kardiak Kid talks about quitting his 9-5 job and becoming his own boss (Legendary Brand Clothing CEO)

Kardiak Kid is an entrepreneur from Michigan with his own clothing line called Legendary Brand inspired by his grandmother who is celebrating 2 years of being in business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/kardiak_kid/ https://www.instagram.com/Bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep https://www.instagram.com/DJeXeL/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202020 min

Matt Massey talks about following his father's footsteps of being an artist, painter, and graphic designer

"Artwork changes wherever you go" Matt Massey is an artist and graphic designer from Detroit, Michigan, currently in college and painting a mural in Atlanta. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/mvtt_/ https://www.instagram.com/Bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep https://www.instagram.com/DJeXeL/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202021 min

Crown talks about being an entrepreneur, musician, and new project 'We Still Don't Know'

Meet Daytona Beach, Florida artist Crown. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101 https://www.instagram.com/whoiscrown/ https://www.instagram.com/Bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep https://www.instagram.com/DJeXeL/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202018 min

King Beli talks North Carolina music scene & new mixtape 'Itz Up'

King Beli talks North Carolina music scene, new mixtape 'Itz Up', features with Renni Rucci, Toosii, Sauxe Paxk, and Ricco Barrino https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/kingbelimusic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202013 min

6200 Rob talks ‘6200 Problems’ and witnessing his mother get abused by his father

Stream ‘6200 Problems’ by 6200 Rob Da Builderr: https://album.link/us/i/1523451439 6200 Rob Da Builder is an artist from Cincinnati, Ohio now residing in West Virginia. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Rob speaks on being the first to go to college in his family, the music scene in Cincinnati, Ohio and West Virginia, new project ‘6200 Problems’, staying creative through COVID, and his hair. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 202025 min

Scarfo Da Plug talks saving Trap Music, music with Peewee Longway, addresses robbery rumors

Stream/ download ‘Trap Jesus’ by Scarfo Da Plug: https://album.link/us/i/1533667987 East Atlanta rapper, Scarfo Da Plug recently visited The Progress Report Podcast for his second interview to speak on his newest body of work ‘Trap Jesus’ (featuring RX Peso, Stunna 4 Vegas, Mak Sauce, Sleepy Rose, Big Flock, Foogiano, and Peewee Longway) that released last week already over 100,000 streams independently. Scarfo Da Plug also opens about being robbed in California, fatherhood, and putting together a concert in Atlanta 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 202027 min

Rilow speaks on Street Execs history, Bankroll Fresh, 2 Chainz Pink Trap House controversy & Parking Lot Concerts

Rilow is a jack of all trades in the music industry and represents Atlanta based marketing and management company, Street Execs. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Rilow breaks down the history of Street Execs, their roster (past and present) including Travis Porter, 2 Chainz, Bankroll Fresh, Young Dolph, Trouble, Skooly, Sleepy Rose, Jose Guapo, Johnny Cinco, Cee-O, and Shawty Fresh, the 2 Chainz Pink Trap House controversy, launching the Parking Lot Concert, and raising 5 kids. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 202025 min

Lil Quill talks jail time during COVID, relationship with Gucci Mane, cutting his hair and Yung Mal

Lil Quill and Yung Mal are frequent guests on The Progress Report and today Lil Quill speaks to Lalaa Shepard in his first interview since being released from jail for probation violation on his birthday just 2 weeks ago. As a journalist and a fan, it felt great to see Lil Quill be so vocal, free-spirited, and in tune with himself and his own voice. If you look back at our interviews from 2016-2018, Lil Quill has come a long way as a person and artist, like we all hopefully have. During the interview, Lil Quill speaks on remaining sober since his release and serving time during the COVID outbreak. Although he wasn’t too vocal about his experience, his reaction shows he definitely was affected as many of us were/are on the outside. Lil Quill mentions that Yung Mal is his greatest influence and the love they have for one another has always been prevalent. Quill also speaks on serving a month in the hole and getting to know himself. Since his release, Lil Quill is more focused on his craft more than ever and he and Yung Mal are planning to start their own record label. Before then, Quill plans to release his third solo project ‘It Could Be Worse’, and adds that it will be dedicated to God. Towards the end of the interview, Quill also hints that he and Yung Mal are preparing to release a long awaited joint project in the near future. And of course, Lil Quill addresses the elephant in the room and speaks on his relationship with Gucci Mane and being forced to cut his hair. Rewatch our previous interviews below! 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL9Mi4BzYlI&t=3s 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjY5fdbN-tM&t=1s 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tLh_DXuu8&t=2s Watch ‘First Night’ by Lil Quill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1sucKf91fs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202045 min

Neffeteria talks Suffering in Silence, relationship with Keyshia Cole & Frankie, coming back to TV

“People seen Neffe but don’t know Neffeteria” Neffeteria AKA Neffe is an author, mother, and future ophthalmologist. She is well known for her appearances on reality television shows, Keyshia Cole: ‘The Way It Is’ and the ‘Frankie and Neffe’ show. In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Neffeteria talks about her relationship with her sister, other siblings, and her mother, potentially coming back to reality television, mental battles and the importance of therapy, and her weekly podcast, ”The Neffe Show: From Reality to Radio” which comes on Sundays 5-6 PM. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 20201h 6m

Bkoshr talks new single “Cat N The Hat” with Geezy Escobar and learning how to cut hair on accident

Bkoshr is an artist from Alabama currently pushing his new single “Cat N The Hat” featuring Authentic Empire artist Geezy Escobar. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Bkoshr talks learning how to cut hair and balancing his music career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202015 min

TMG Fresh talks New music with Tee Grizzly and Jeremih and growing up in Oakland

TMG Fresh is an artist originally from Oakland now residing in LA. He has new music with Tee Grizzly and Jeremih currently in radio rotation and has his own label called TMG and has an all girl group called BOY. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202014 min

Sean Garrett talks about almost missing The Dream Verzuz battle, working with Beyonce, Chris Brown & Usher

“I'm a living testament, giving makes me happy” Sean Garrett is a producer, songwriter, and artist who is currently fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number one hits. He has produced major records such as Usher’s “Yeah”, Beyonce “Ring The Alarm”, Mario “Break Up”, Chris Brown “Run It”, Kelis “Bossy”, Nelly “Grillz”, Mary J Blige “Enough Cryin”, and many more. In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Sean Garrett talks about never grieving the death of his mother, Atlanta roots and military brat childhood, details intimate studio session memories involving Chris Brown, Beyonce, and Usher, his thoughts on the Verzuz battles, upcoming album, and much more! Sean Garrett is definitely a student of the game and is a musical genius, every songwriter and creative needs to watch this interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20201h 5m

Twin brothers Young Pharoah & IRoccOnTheBeat talk engineering Mulatto’s ‘Bitch From Da Souf’

Young Pharoah and IRoccOnTheBeat (Purple Rocc Creations) are twin brothers that produce, DJ, engineer, and model. In a recent episode of The Progress Report Podcast, the brothers talk setting the vibe for studio sessions, having support from their parents, and working with Mulatto, Asian Doll, Lil Got It, Chloe and Halle, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 202021 min

T Hood speaks on going viral with Maia Campbell and a scammer, “Perculator” new single

Stream/ download “Perculator” by T Hood: https://song.link/us/i/1523278700 T Hood is an artist from Stone Mountain, GA known for his one dread. In his recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, T Hood speaks on being patient with his music career, going to school with Sonny Digital and Travis Porter, making custom air force ones for the DJs and delivering them in the club like bottles, raising a daughter, and going viral. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202034 min

DJ Chose speaks on his relationship with Megan The Stallion & the success of “Thick” with BeatKing

“Houston is on the way to being neck and neck with Atlanta” DJ Chose is an artist, engineer, and DJ from Houston, Texas. He is 6X platinum and is currently charting on 2 different genres. His single “Thick” featuring BeatKing is going crazy in the clubs and streets and it’s rumored that Megan Thee Stallion might jump on the official remix. In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, DJ Chose talks about producing for major artists, issues having DJ in front of his name, struggles being successful as an independent artist, and going without sex to achieve his goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 202035 min

Playboy Shane (BallHawg Music) talks being the first artist from Little Rock, Arkansas to chart Billboard

Stream/ download ’21’ by BallHawg Music: https://album.link/us/i/1489532353 BallHawg Music is an independent record label based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, the CEO, Playboy Shane talks about making history as an artist and putting his artists in the game. He introduces Rxch Rose, Flyboy Pat, and Shawty Red and talks putting in the footwork as an independent label and speaks on their ’21’ compilation album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 202026 min

Chris Voice talks joining boy band Hamilton Park and being the last act signed to Andre Harrell

Stream/ download ‘Blue Moon’ by Chris Voice: https://album.link/us/i/1531035202 Chris Voice is an artist, singer, rapper, DJ, studio owner, and radio host from Hobson City, Alabama. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Chris Voice tells his story of coming to Atlanta at age 18 to join boy band, Hamilton Park and how they were the last act signed to the late Andre Harrell. Chris Voice details touring on the Scream Tour and how that created a loyal fanbase, life after tour and Hamilton Park split, reunion, his pride not allowing him to get a 9-5 job after being on TV, and his new solo EP titled ‘Blue Moon’ featuring Yung Joc and Natasha Mosley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202019 min

King Budd talks serving time, Philly roots, making music with his sister

Meet Philly's own King Budd as he converses with Lalaa Shepard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202010 min

Lil Mo Films talks putting on for Chattanooga, TN film and music scene

Maurice McDowell, the owner of the independently black-owned film company Lil Mo Films out of Chattanooga, has been promoting his recently released moviementary SHOOTANOOGA as well as upcoming film projects, album releases, and the re-release of his locally legendary classic CHATT-TOWN In Deez Streets... to name a few. Check out Lil Mo Films on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook @LilMoFilms --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202029 min

GlassHouse Biggs talks ‘GlassHouse 2’ mixtape produced by D. Hill & Gudda Tay

GlassHouse Biggs is a rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He released his third project last week titled ‘GlassHouse 2’ and is already nearing 20,000 streams independently. On a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, GlassHouse Biggs speaks on his granddad and uncle inspiring him to pursue music, fatherhood, and raising a daughter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 202024 min

Heaven Vaniece talks Atlanta roots, finding her style and sound, and freestyles liv

Heaven Vaniece is a female rapper from Decatur, Georgia. She was the last rapper on The Progress Report’s all female cypHER which released last year with Londynn B. On her first interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Heaven talks about her new single “Atlanta”, being nervous on our cypHER, coming out of her shell, and new music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 202019 min

Pap Chanel discusses sacrificing her privacy for her career, music with Blac Youngsta and Future

Pap Chanel is a female rapper from Milledgeville, Georgia. She appeared on The Progress Report’s first all female cypHER in 2018. In her second interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Pap Chanel talks coming from a small city gaining popularity from her viral freestyle videos since Highschool, new mixtape ‘Pretty & Paid’, and thoughts on females treatment in the music industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 202021 min

Asian Da Brat talks split from Gucci Mane, defending Megan Thee Stallion amidst Tory Lanez controversy

Dallas, Texas rapper Asian Da Brat also known as Asian Doll made a stop in ATL to party with Boss Britt x DJ eXeL and briefly answered some heated questions with Lalaa Shepard. When asked about her thoughts on other females with the name doll in their names and Tory Lanez controversy, Asian wasn’t too verbal but she did speak on leaving Gucci Mane’s 1017 Eskimo Records and answers if she feels like she’s underrated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 202010 min

GSO Phat talks overcoming odds, private conversation with J Prince

Natchez, MS rapper GSO Phat chats with Lalaa about changing his life for the better and using music as his outlet! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 202012 min

Journee speaks on her single “Like That” being inspired by Issa Rae’s Insecure

Journee is a 22 year old R&B singer from the Bay Area who has been singing since 5 years old. In a recent edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Journee speaks on her background in music, balancing her career and college, catching COVID, sexism in the industry, and her upcoming project which is set to release November 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 202014 min

Lil Mikey TMB talks being from East Oakland but his music not sounding like traditional Oakland music

Lil Mikey TMB is a rapper from East Oakland now residing in Vegas. In his second interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Lil Mikey TMB talks about his unique sound, ‘Deep In My Thoughts’ mixtape hosted by DJ Scream, pays homage to Lil Wayne, and Mikey speaks on COVID impacting his health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 202020 min

3LetterzNuk tells the story of getting signed to Flo Rida and almost blowing the opportunity

“I think my situation with Flo Rida was based on potential, I earned my deal” 3LetterzNuk is a recording artist, executive producer, songwriter, engineer, and is considered a pioneer in Cincinnati, Ohio Hip Hop and culture. Nuk has been making music since the age of 15 and started out in a boys band. He later found himself a situation with superstar, Flo Rida and began his artist development journey. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, 3LetterzNuk talks being at the right place at the right time, earning his record deal with Flo Rida, dealing with mental health issues, and releasing new music for the first time in 6 years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202035 min

Kid Class talks producing Young Dro’s viral “Tik Tok”, COVID helping him, bossing up

Kid Class is a music producer, engineer, and studio owner. In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Kid Class talks about the backstory producing Young Dro’s “Tik Tok” new single, announces the remix, speaks on his artist Natalie Orfilia departing Epic Records, and entrepreneurship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202025 min

Juice Vitelli talks being raised in Philly, new project ‘Dangerous” & getting married in Vegas

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Sep 28, 202019 min

Trap Beckham speaks on ‘Make America Shake Again’ controversy, bringing fun back to music, Lil Jon

Florida rapper Trap Beckham rose to fame with his hit singles “Little Booties Matter” and “Birthday Chick” in 2016 and has been consistent with delivering fun party music ever since. In his second interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Trap Beckham discusses his newest release, ‘Make America Shake Again’ title and controversy, people thinking he supports Donald Trump, fatherhood, people asking for money in his DMs, working with the likes of T Hood, Iman Shumpert, and Lil Jon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202026 min

Big Wynn talks boxing, racism, and his play featuring Keith Sweat coming in at # 2 to Tyler Perry

“White people will never have to have the same conversations with their kids as black parents” Big Wynn is a former professional boxer, play writer, artist, and entrepreneur from P-Town. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Big Wynn talks receiving hate mail for his song “We Gon Make It” which is about the perspective of being a black man in America, growing up playing instruments in the church and band, writing plays, and stories from when he was a professional boxer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202031 min

Royal Skyyy talks 'Dying Bird' EP, sexuality, & entrepreneurship

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Sep 18, 202023 min

Pioneer talks new EP 'The Real Lion King', weight lost & healthy lifestyle

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Sep 18, 202025 min

Jourdin Pauline speaks on frustrations of being called an IG model, coming up with Nipsey & Ariana Grande

Jourdin Pauline is a singer, song writer, producer, and actress from the Westcoast. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa, Jourdin Pauline speaks on growing up with Nipsey Hussle, coming up with Zendaya, Bella Thorne, and Ariana Grande, music getting placed on Bad Girls Club, Disney, and Nickelodeon, the advantages and disadvantages of being a female in the industry, and being an active AIDs advocate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202022 min

Jayme and Sabah of Political Solutions speak on political ignorance, importance of Census forms, attracting the black vote

https://www.sajaps.org/ Jayme and Sabah of Political Solutions both have backgrounds in political science and recently stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to educate us on politics and political ignorance. The ladies share their thoughts on the upcoming election, the importance of voting locally, thoughts on Kamala Harris setting herself up to become president of the United States, the importance of completing census forms, attracting the black vote, and they breakdown the differences from Democrats, Republic, and the Green Party. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202047 min

Blockboy Spanky speaks on his relationship with DJ Swamp Izzo & Atlanta Hawks warming up to his music

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Sep 16, 202027 min

Tracy T on relationship with MMG, Rick Ross, Bankroll Fresh, and Zaytoven making him buy his first pair of Louis shoes

Tracy T is an artist from East Atlanta, GA who has been rapping since age 14. Fast forward many singles and mixtapes later, Tracy T is back with a new EP with Zaytoven titled, ‘Time Machine’. In a new interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Tracy T speaks on when he signed with MMG and his relationship with Rick Ross now, raising a 14 year old daughter, Money Bound record label, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202027 min

Baby B on Chris Brown reposting her music, sexuality & relationship Yung Bleu

Baby B is a singer, dancer, and actor from West Palm Beach, Florida. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Baby B talks about her project, ‘Text At 2 AM’, issues with Yung Bleu, sexuality not being an issue, and support from Chris Brown. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202016 min