The Progress Report Podcast

In a long overdue interview with Coalition DJs vice president, DJ Funky and The Progress Report Podcast, Funky talks about his upbringing in Kansas City, starting out as a bartender then becoming a DJ, getting into the cannabis industry, celebrating 12 years as a Coalition DJ, having 11 albums and never having to pay for a verse. The legendary Daz Dillinger also was present for the interview and shares unheard stories about Tupac and his cousin Snoop. “Tupac was a workaholic and showed us how to record 5 songs per day” The guys also talk about experiencing the BMF movement and their unreleased film called ‘Make It Rain’ dating back to 2007 capturing the BMF era in the strip clubs and dialogue from the strippers starring Kandi, Shawty Shawty, Bruce Bruce, and several well known entertainers. [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @djfunkyatl @dazdillinger @ku4real @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep bossbritt__ djexel Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep @BossBritt__ @DJ_Exel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g Website: https://theprogressreportmediagroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When I work on a project I just put my all into it” (Kwony Cash) Kwony Cash is a music producer, platinum recording artist, and engineer from the Westside of Atlanta, GA. In a new edition of ‘Conversations with Lalaa’ presented by The Progress Report, Kwony discusses his upbringing, being raised by a single mother with 5 children, his introduction to music, and his prison sentence which happened around the same time his single “Money Baby” with K Camp began buzzing. For promotion & interview information email [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @kwony_cash @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g Website: https://theprogressreportmediagroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Da Oracle is an artist from Decatur, GA with a massive buzz in the city of Atlanta. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Da Oracle talks about his work ethic, passion for videography, and not losing sight of the bigger picture. [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @whoisdaoracle @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep bossbritt__ djexel Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep @BossBritt__ @DJ_Exel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Whatever you doing in life just stay 1000 at it and God gon bless you” (OJ Da Juiceman) Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report recently caught up with trap legend, OJ Da Juiceman for a new edition of ‘Conversations with Lalaa’. During the sit down conversation, OJ speaks on releasing his back catalog of music to streaming sites, still writing his music instead of freestyling, and remaining an independent artist. OJ also opened up about reuniting with his longtime friend, Gucci Mane and thoughts on his work ethic since being released from prison in 2016. OJ Da Juiceman also recalls getting hate from making the 2010 XXL Freshman list, getting booed at BB Kings in NYC in 2011, and living life with diabetes. For promotion & interview information email [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @ojdajuiceman32 @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I Aint Never Dreamed That Big To Think I Would Be Sukihana” Sukihana AKA “Suki With The Good Coochie” is an artist originally from Delaware now residing in Atlanta, GA. In a new interview on The Progress Report, Suki speaks on stereotypes about sex, signs of good box, social media challenges, relating to women worldwide, motherhood, and progress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I came up struggling like everybody else in the streets, music was an outlet” (DJ Swamp Izzo) DJ Swamp Izzo is a DJ, radio personality at V103 Atlanta, and industry plug originally from South Carolina now residing in Atlanta, GA. In the latest installment of Conversations with Lalaa Shepard presented by The Progress Report, Swamp Izzo talks about Lil Jon and the Crunk era of music influencing his decision to relocate from New York to ATL. “If I didn’t deal with you I wouldn’t play your music” (DJ Swamp Izzo) Swamp Izzo has always been influential in musicians careers and was there from day one until now with artists such as Young Scooter, Future, Young Thug, Shawty Lo, Big Bank Black, D4L, Rich Kidz, Soulja Boy, Kwony Cash, Parlae, and Ralo, and even mentions that Ralo will be a free man sooner than later during the sit down conversation with Lalaa. “I used to let people hear Young Thug’s mixtapes and nobody would listen… I have songs with Young Thug that people have never heard to this day” (DJ Swamp Izzo) “I was there when Shawty Lo was getting $0 for a show to $40,000 for a show” (DJ Swamp Izzo) “Everywhere we used to go I would just pray because Shawty Lo was so street” (DJ Swamp Izzo) Swamp Izzo is a wave creator and would rather set trends than follow them. During the conversation with Lalaa, Swamp Izzo recalls choosing to do a mixtape with Kwony Cash over 2 Chainz and still having great relationships with each of these artists to this day. “You have to have good energy around you, sometimes the energy will make you give up” (DJ Swamp Izzo) Another influential part of DJ Swamp Izzo’s career is DJ’n at the infamous Blue Flame Strip Club in ATL. However, Swamp Izzo does not consider himself to be a “strip club DJ” and shares how becoming a household name at the club happened by chance. “The Blue Flame was an accident, I never was a strip club type person” (DJ Swamp Izzo) In addition to his endeavors in the music industry, DJ Swamp Izzo is a proud father and he has toured Afghanistan with President Obama. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dun Deal is a music producer known for creating “Stoner” for Young Thug, “Hannah Montana” for Migos, “Point In My Life” for Gucci Mane, and countless other records. In addition to producing for new talent, Dun Deal is also the owner of Atlanta based studios, Deaf Star Studios. In the latest installment of ‘Conversations with Lalaa Shepard’ presented by The Progress Report, Dun Deal introduces his new artist, Foreign Eli. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new installment of ‘Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report’, Lalaa Shepard converses with the legendary DJ Scream about his upbringing and contributions to the Hip Hop culture. DJ Scream is the co-founder of Hoodrich Entertainment, an official Maybach Music Group (MMG) DJ, owner of Hoodrich Radio, and one of the most notorious DJs in the urban culture. During the sit down conversation, DJ Scream recalls falling in love with the art of being a DJ and tells a story of how his parents met at a record store. Scream appreciated how DJs could control a room but still was able to maintain a low profile, motivating him to pursue a career as a DJ. “Atlanta was the club capital” DJ Scream DJ Scream has hosted hundreds of mixtapes and counting. He has helped launch the careers of several artists dating back to crunk music, snap music, and eventually trap music. DJ Scream even knew Lil Baby and Marlo when they were little kids. “We got more studios than liquor stores” DJ Scream During the peak of the mixtape era, DJs were the official stamp to any artists body of work. During the conversation, DJ Scream shares a story of Shawty Lo convincing Rocko to do his mixtape with DJ Scream instead of a ‘Gangsta Grillz’ mixtape with DJ Drama. That tape would later become known as ‘Swag Season’ and it was during this time that DJ Scream first met Future, which eventually produced mixtapes, ‘1000’, 'Dirty Sprite’, and ‘Astronaut Status’. “It seems like it was such a blur cause at that time we were just tryna’ get it” DJ Scream Streaming brought a major shift to the music industry and with change comes adjustments and DJ Scream gets vocal about his thoughts on the streaming era and why he never limited himself to just being a DJ. In addition to being a mixtape DJ, tour DJ, and former club DJ, DJ Scream hosts Hoodrich Radio and has interviewed entertainers of all backgrounds such as Pinky the porn star, J Prince, Janet Jackson, and many more. “Nipsey Hussle pushed me, during the few times I met him (he didn’t know me but he knew who I was) but he would push me like you gotta get on it cuz, you gotta go man, what you waiting on, come on Scream” With success comes hate and envy and as a successful artist, you become a target for violence. DJ Scream opens up about the losses of rappers Bankroll Fresh, Slim Dunkin, Doe B, Chinx, and Nipsey Hussle. DJ Scream continues to enhance upcoming artists careers through his Hoodrich brand and MMG venture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I had to find motivation within myself” Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report recently chopped it up with Brooklyn’s own Troy Ave about life, music, and entrepreneurship. Troy Ave just released his latest project ‘White Christmas 7’ and is currently fighting for his freedom. During the conversation, Troy Ave speaks on raising 2 boys, BMF, and the independent hustle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded March 8, 2018. “You Gone Win Every Time If You Outworking Everybody” Lalaa Shepard recently spoke with YSL’s latest, Gunna on The Progress Report. Gunna has been making noise in the streets and online with his Drip Season series and is rumored to make XXL’s Freshman list. During the interview, Gunna shares a funny story involving his mentor, Young Thug and details the label functions within YSL. Gunna also defines Atlanta’s “new” sound and speaks on rappers obsession with drugs and its effects. Lastly, Gunna speaks of Meek Mill’s current incarceration and the difficulty of balancing the streets and a music career. Tune into #TheProgressReport every Wednesday night 9-11 PM EST. via The Highly Unique Radio App or watch us live via Facebook/ The Progress Report 101. Email [email protected] for all interview inquiries. Instagram @Only1_Gunna @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep Website: www.TheProgressReportMediaGroup.com Please like & subscribe to our Youtube channel & leave a comment, thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I always felt I had something to say” Domani Harris is more than T.I.’s son, he is a musician and creative and student of the game. On the newest edition of Conversations with Lalaa Shepard presented by The Progress Report, Domani speaks on overcoming mental hardships, growing up in the public eye, music, touring with Big K.R.I.T and Rapsody, and meeting J Cole and Jay-Z. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The reason why the city (ATL) is on fire right now is because we sparked the flame” Young Dro is a rapper from the Westside of Atlanta, Center Hill to be exact. He has been performing since the age of 8 and sang in the choir with his grandma as a young boy. Young Dro has over 18 brothers and sisters and grew up with his mother as his father was on drugs. During a sit down conversation with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report, Young Dro opens up about his past. During the sit down, Dro talks becoming Young Dro, he and his mother being shot, spending millions on fashion during his career, crunk and snap music era, appearing on XXL’s first ever Freshman Class List in 2007, relationships with T.I., Rocko, Gucci Mane, Yung LA, Shawty Lo, Pimp C, Boosie, and Spodee, his community foundation, upcoming book, glasses, and acting gigs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded January 2, 2018. In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, producer Zaytoven opens up about his personal life and career like never before. Zaytoven recalls his favorite records that he produced and plans for his debut album, ‘Trap Holizay' in which he promises will be an instant classic similar to Dr. Dre’s, ‘The Chronic’. Zaytoven details working with Jay Z, new label deal and rates his favorite artists on content, creativity and work ethic. The Trap God producer also drops gems for upcoming producers regarding best investments and tips for a healthy marriage. Tune into #TheProgressReport every Wednesday night 9-11 PM EST. via The Highly Unique Radio App or watch us live via Facebook/ The Progress Report 101. Email [email protected] for all interview inquiries. Instagram @ZaytovenBeatz @LalaaShep @TheProgressReport101 Website: www.TheProgressReportMediaGroup.com Please like & subscribe to our Youtube channel & leave a comment, thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded May 25, 2017. In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, one of trap music’s creators, OJ Da Juiceman opens up about his past and details intimate stories about his life and music career from having his sister help him write music, coping with diabetes, discovering nearly every successful producer such as Lex Lugar, Sonny Digital, Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made It, and several others. OJ speaks on creating a new lingo and setting standards in rap music and how things are more acceptable today than they were when he was coming up. OJ details how his innate nature of being a hustler made him a successful independent artist enabling him to release over 40 mixtape and 2 albums. OJ even shares how getting robbed out of millions of dollars changed how he moved in the music industry and how no one believed in his biggest hit to date, “Make The Trap Say Aye”. Despite taking over 2 years to break, he never stopped believing in himself. “Slow money is better than no money”. OJ even stated that he and Gucci Mane will work soon when the time is right and wants upcoming artists to learn the music business so they can keep their profits. Please like & subscribe! Thanks. IG @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShepard @OJDaJuiceman32 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Payton Moore is a singer and songwriter from LA, born and raised in Atlanta, GA. In a recent interview on The Progress Report, Payton speaks on being a part of a girls group called Charm at the age of 13 and going on tour with Mindless Behavior. She is currently pursuing her solo career and is only focused on releasing singles and not albums. [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @paytonmooremusic @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep bossbritt__ djexel @iamdjhadouken Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep @BossBritt__ @DJ_Exel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dede Collier is an entertainer and social media influencer known for her rants online. She is also known as the stud goat. In a recent interview on The Progress Report, Dede discusses moving from Tampa, Florida to Atlanta to pursue her career, getting offers from Rickey Smiley to do stand up comedy, and breaks down differences between a dyke, stud, stem, and fem. [email protected] If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @dedecollier @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep bossbritt__ djexel Twitter @TheProgressRPT1 @LalaaShep @BossBritt__ @DJ_Exel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressreport101/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProgressReport Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theprogressreport Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/artist/theprogressreport Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ouKXpcCPdWPDAhQCUUMBv?si=CadWTd98Rz--UVELuX8F1g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yung LA is an artist from Atlanta known for his records “Ain’t I”, “Futuristic Love” and many others. With over 10 projects to his name, Yung LA broke barriers in fashion and music and is still relevant to this day. In a new edition of ‘Conversations with Lalaa’, Yung LA opens up about fighting his personal demons, thoughts on new era of Hip Hop/ Rap music, first seeing “Ain’t I” music video premiere on 106 & Park, relationships with Zaytoven, J Money, Young Dro, and DTE, and upcoming en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices