The Progress Report Podcast

“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

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

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

“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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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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

“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

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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

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

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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

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

Veeta Venom is a singer, rapper, and songwriter from Washington, DC. She has several singles and 1 EP under her resume. If Veeta Venom is proud of anything, it’s where she comes from and what she has overcome. The artist hails from Maryland and takes with her the rich culture of the DMV as she combines melodies of R&B, Hip Hop, Rap, and Soul into her music. Born Kelveeta McCoy, Veeta Venom was raised between Savanna Terrace SE DC and Glenarden in Maryland and plans to take her music to newer heights despite the many obstacles she faces. Veeta Venom was diagnosed with Stage 2 Abdomen Cancer in 2011 but doesn’t let that stop her from pursuing music with such fierceness. The artist boasts over 14,000 Spotify plays all while mothering her young children, running a nail business, and maintaining her health. As a rap artist, she often blends different sounds, finding root in the elements of hip hop and R&B. She gets her name “venom” from the hot bars she spits and her most recent single “Message” is a great example of Veeta’s ability to craft a unique urban sound that is exciting and refreshing. In 2017, Veeta Venom connected with another rising female artist, Talone (Bad Girls Club’s Season 16) with their single “Humble”. Veeta then released a 5 track EP titled ‘V-Day’. Notably, Veeta has auditioned for Irv Gotti’s and BET’s Tales in 2020. Words to describe Veeta Venom would be determined, passionate, and strong. She wants others to know that they should always go after their dreams and never settle for anything less. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Fresh & The Progress Report Podcast PT. 1 DJ Fresh is a DJ, entertainer, singer, and father originally from Louisville, Kentucky who eventually transitioned to Cincinnati, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia and has been DJing for 15 years. In his first ever tell all interview, DJ Fresh talks to the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast about DJing for Rich Homie Quan during his prime, the gay rumors affecting his career, being the official voice of the MyMixtapez platform, getting cursed out by Cardi B during a live show, being kicked off Nicki Minaj’s tour, and never before heard stories involving Meek Mill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prince of LA is an artist and dancer from Midtown LA. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, The Prince of LA talks about making music since the age of 10, getting his science of audio production degree, and music with BlueFace and Stunna 4 Vegas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santiago SaySo is a rapper from the Westside of Atlanta. He just released his project ‘Atlanta Nights’ and details coming up on Westside of Atlanta being influenced by D4L, Shawty Lo, Dem Franchize Boyz, K-Rab, and being an independent artist with over 700,000 streams on his latest project. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queendome Come is a singer, rapper, and song writer from Houston, Texas. Her single “Then Leave” with fellow Houston artist BeatKing is arguably the most known club record out and has become more popular each day with viral TikTok challenges and organic celebrity endorsements by the likes of Lizzo, Offset, Cardi B, and Mulatto. In a virtual episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Queendome Come finally explains her “I ain’t gay but i’ll let a bitch eat me out” lyric, starting out doing Christian music, women in the industry getting their just due, her relationships with BeatKing, Scarface, Baby Bash, and coming up listening to Tupac, Sade, and Nicki Minaj. Hosts: Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, DJ eXeL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nash B is a music producer from Paris, Georgia who has produced for the likes of K Camp, Jacquees, Chris Brown, and Future. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Nash B introduces his artist, Chino Cappin who is an R&B singer and writer. Chino is from Fort Valley, Georgia and is often compared to August Alsina. During the interview, Chino Cappin and Nash B discuss how they met, dropping out of highschool to help family, and advice from K-Major. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young Lyric is a rapper and artist from Houston, Texas who has been doing music since age 10. She gained a lot of attention from appearing on season 1 of Jermaine Dupri’s, The Rap Game. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Young Lyric speaks on getting support from Houston royalty, being influenced by Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Drake, maturing into a young lady, relationships with Mulatto and NBA Youngboy, and new music with Slim Jxmmi and Yungeen Ace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DY Kingz is a group of 4 brothers who rap and dance. They have danced for the likes of Lil Keed, Lil Got It, Lil Baby, Stunna 4 Vegas, Da Baby, and Foogiano. In a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, DY Kingz discusses being the voice for the youth and making good music without curse words. A veteran guest, 2-17 also speaks on meeting DY Kingz, coming into the industry as a cameraman for the likes of 21 Savage and Yung Mal prior to being a music producer, and regrets regarding Bankroll fresh. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syx is a rapper and singer from California who grew up in the church and is a former publicist. Check out her story in a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bay Area artist Jonn Piazza (JP) is a singer, rapper, writer, producer, and pianist who just released a new single titled “Whatcha Gone Do” produced by him. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa, Jonn Piazza shares his opinion on the current state of R&B, looking up to Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley and Sade and comparisons to Jon B. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard speaks with Philly rapper SettaSetta! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard converses with Atlanta artist Mo Mula --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stream/ download ‘Finesse Season’ by Tuhvon DNeal: https://album.link/us/i/1521767009 Salute to The Progress Report Podcast veteran guest Tuhvon DNeal! He recently stopped by the podcast for his third interview with the crew to speak on his latest project ‘Finesse Season’, freestyles, coming up being influenced by Biggie, Lil Kim, and Jay Z, and offers tips on how to “finesse”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Kush is an Atlanta based artist with Midwest roots known for his fashion sense. He is influenced by Outkast and also plays the trumpet in addition to being an artist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cali Alexandria is a songstress from Bakersfield, California, now residing in Atlanta, GA. She has a new single out called “Relapse” and is influenced by the likes of Brandi, Chris Brown, Sade, and Anita Baker. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Cali Alexandria speaks on her rough upbringing, adjusting to life in the south, signing to nature and views on the current state of R&B. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yung Martez talks new project, ‘Certain Moments’, being next up from Houston, Texas, passion for boxing, and fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BeatKing is an artist and producer from Houston, Texas who has been perfecting his craft since 16 years old. He has numerous local hits under his belt and just this year he released his nationwide banger “Then Leave”, landing him a deal with Columbia Records. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, BeatKing talks changing Houston’s sound, coming up listening to Da Brat and Three 6 Mafia, meeting Gangsta Boo through DJ SpeakerFoxxx and later recording 2 mixtapes, receiving support from Cardi B, Offset, and Drake, fake love in the industry and is considered the Uncle Luke of today’s generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Studieo is an Arkansas native with his own label, So Throwed Ent. Studieo not only is an artist, he also produces. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Studieo speaks on being raised by his grandmother and mom as his father wasn’t in his life and new music with Renni Rucci, Skooly, and Bankroll Freddie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I am Atlanta” Asianae is an Atlanta based artist newly signed to Break Em Off Records. Her new single “Dumb” is buzzing throughout Atlanta and encourages women to be self-efficient. On a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Asianae talks about the quarantine helping her career, coming up listening to R&B music, the Mermaid Gang, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I never left to leave I left to build a bridge” Meet Pluggy Simmons of Philly, now residing in Atlanta, GA. In a recent episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Pluggy Simmons talks about selling CDs with his father and brother to make money, unreleased music with Gillie The Kid and Lil Boosie, knowing Meek Mill during his come up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices