The Progress Report Podcast

Taylor Bennet skips class with The Progress Report to speak on growing up in Chicago, doing music since age 12, being an independent artist, creating genre-less music, making his own way outside of his brother Chance The Rapper, fatherhood, and his tour collaboration with Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 year old artist Kali makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her new single “Wet”, finding herself through music at age 12, ‘Rhythm + Flow’ show issues, KenTheMan friendship and tattoo, and hardships of being famous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I took a lot of L’s to get one W” ~ Hair Physician Mitch AKA the Hair Physician skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his background and rise as a hair stylist, touring with Iggy Azalea, bestie’s with Saucy Santa, opinions on black homosexuality in media, P-Valley, hair courses and prices, and his “Book a look b*tch” slogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Akbar V is the artist side, Valerie is who I am” ~ Akbar V Akbar V makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast for a spiritual interview about her life journey, motherhood, witchcraft and becoming humble, celibacy and talking to a man in prison, growth as a woman and an artist, weight loss, co-sign from Nicki Minaj, and her longtime relationship with Young Thug and YSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Fizzle returns to our platform to speak on getting in rapper mode, new project, ‘DonaFizzo’, remembers Young Dolph, PRE legacy, tour life, and being ready for reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea & Lex P of the Pour Minds Podcast make their debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on relocating to Atlanta from Houston, the come up and creating a brand, sexuality, deal breakers in relationships, Drea starring in the DVSN “If I Get Caught” music video, tour, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I stopped shooting music videos because I got bored with it” ~ Azae Azae AKA Zar Williams skips class with The Progress Report to speak on quitting his day job in 2010 and becoming a full-time entrepreneur and launching his videography business and eventually creating 4 Shooters Only/ From The Block, staying out of rappers beef, dangerous performances, most memorial performances, and balancing business and personal life and being married. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dun Deal skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his musical journey, linking with DJ Spinz and Hoodrich, working out of Gucci Mane’s studio, pushing Young Thug for years, producing “Hannah Montana” for Migos, “Stoner” for Young Thug, “She Twerkin” for Ca$hout, seeing Migos split, thinking he got set up and falsely arrested, getting out of his APG contract, and owning Deaf Star Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies of The Progress Report Podcast join the Revolt Podcast network! Tune in via Revolt: https://pods.link/us/i/1494070183 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Bricks” was my real feel of success and a culture shock because I didn’t know that would happen” ~ DJ Holiday DJ Holiday makes his debut at The Progress Report Podcast to discuss growing up as a military brat, creating a household name, explains what makes Gucci Mane’s music authentic and playing defense during the Gucci Mane and Jeezy Verzuz as Gucci’s official DJ, describes close relationships with Bankroll Fresh, Trouble, and Young Dolph, and marrying his best friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Young Dolph was everything that I thought he would be when we first met” ~ Bandplay Bandplay speaks on being a music producer since age 8, addresses misconceptions that he’s from Memphis, Tennessee, working with PRE and keeping Young Dolph’s legacy alive, tragically losing his father, and giving back to his community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m gonna pop p***y until the day I die” ~ K Kapri K Kapri skips class with The Progress Report to speak on life as an exotic dancer, appearing on Joseline’s Cabaret, people misgendering her because of her height, sexuality, and being disowned by her family as a teen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama artist Lil Smoke skips class with The Progress Report to speak on serving 5 years in the Navy, winning awards in her hometown, new music, sexuality, motherhood, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL are back with a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast to speak about men pillow talking after sex, dating someone with a crazy ex, dating age limits, men wearing weave, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autumn Marini skips class with The Progress Report to speak about taking action with her career after graduating college, being signed to Blackground Records 2.0, new music, feature from Kodak Black, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I had to put the music to the side for a minute to get the business right” ~ Mykko Montana Mykko Montana skips class with The Progress Report to speak on the success of his hit single “Do It” 10 years later, connecting with Lil Uzi Vert, Yung Joc being disappointed in him after he resigned to Nitti Beatz years ago, almost signing to QC P, new music, and thoughts on Young Thug and YSL legal issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Green skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his new mixtape ‘King Kong 4: Gorilla God’, his new record label, putting on for Scottdale, GA, and, fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PAIGE skips class with The Progress Report to speak on growing up singing in Catholic church, graduating University of Cincinnati with a degree in Public Health, only rapping for 8 month, confidence and overcoming abuse, ‘Hottie Red’ new project executive produced by Young Ex, overcoming depression, and ‘She Looks Fine’ upcoming book with her mother releasing on the anniversary of her accident ‘9-9-22’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We just alike with women and music” ~ Dorian J speaking about his father Stevie J Dorian J skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being the oldest son of hit producer Stevie J, seeing his love life play out publicly on reality TV, relationship with Stevie’s other kids, getting into music, prison, and fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yung Gwapa skips class with The Progress Report to speak on new music an his new mindset, investments outside of music, and fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rap came years later after popping my shit and having my way” ~ Rocksolid Teezy Rocksolid Teezy skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being the man of the house while also in the streets, his dad being locked up during his adolescent adult years, brother getting killed, and his upcoming tape. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I got my head on now, but I used to be tripping, I didn’t care about life” ~ OMB Peezy OMB Peezy skips class with The Progress Report to speak on becoming more vulnerable in his music, his biggest adjustment to fame, life before rap, son changing his life, upcoming tape called ‘Misguided’, upcoming show called ‘Buy Back the Block’ teaching about real estate, and tour with Kevin Gates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL are back with a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast to speak about good energy, deceased rappers, current events, R&B genre, stand up comedy, Dej Loaf, advice to GloRilla, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m a superstar I was born for this” ~ Bali Baby Bali Baby skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her new mixtape ‘Bali Print’, motherhood, being a milf, love life, and body image. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The DJ booth is not a section” ~ DJ Von DJ Von skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his parents inspiring him to DJ, building a relationship with Latto since age 12 and becoming her official DJ, breaking records for major artists and the importance of plaques, differences DJ’n for male and female artists, and DJ booth etiquette. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When people fall in love with you and buy into you as an artist, that’s when you get your big break” ~ VEDO VEDO skips class with The Progress Report to speak on stepping into the artist spotlight after writing for artists, doing music since age 10, background singing in the church, working with Ari Lennox, Usher, Baby Face, OG Parker, fatherhood, and getting engaged. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“People who like real music and the people who listen for subject matter and quality music, they appreciate it” ~ King Elway King Elway skips class with The Progress Report to speak on entrepreneurship and his hustle, raising a daughter influencing the way he views women, new music and upcoming project. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It's my time finally” ~ K Major K Major skips class with The Progress Report to speak on putting himself first as an artist, his new EP ‘You’ll Love It Here’ curated by women, dating life, and writing for major artists. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Can’t no singer out sing me” ~ T-Rell T-Rell skips class with The Progress Report to speak on feeling like an underdog, setting trends and not receiving credit, saving his son’s life off his music, losing weight, out singing Mo3 and tank, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Any upcoming producer, artist, or anyone who deals with a young OG such as Hurricane Chris or anyone else that’s a celebrity they need to pay homage and respect these guys who actually made the original content” ~ DubMagic Super producers DubMagic and Cash Clay Beats skip class with The Progress Report to speak on Hurricane Chris’ “My Bay” song going viral on social media, meeting each other through Hurricane Chris and collaborating on beats, sampling and clearance facts, and addresses Jersey influencer Kia saying they stole her sound and song. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouAintSlick skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his name meaning, relocating to Atlanta from Portsmouth, VA, investing in his career, and upcoming EP titled ‘Been In The Dark’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Some people think its how long you live, its about the impact you leave on people” ~ Scotty ATL Scotty ATL skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about working with legends that he grew up listening to such as Big Boi and Sleepy Brown, becoming the king of grillz and opening a shop on Melrose (LA), balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, and Trouble’s impact on the culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I was in a relationship but at the same time I was a student, I fell back from my career but at the same time it was preparation” ~ Cola Falana AKA Gud Gurl Cola Cola Falana skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her roots in music, being in 2 groups, born and raised on the Southside of Atlanta, GA, stopped doing music to pursue a relationship with Gucci Mane, going to prison for fraud, Mac Bre-Z and Gucci Mane incident, and new single “Surprise Surprise” produced by Bubba. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“YSL is a true family, everyone works hard and everyone on YSL is a true artist, we’re in the studio 80% of our lives if not 90%” ~ Karlae Karlae makes her debut appearance on The Progress Report Podcast amid the YSL legal issues to speak on misconceptions associated with the record label, 300 Entertainment supporting them, the impact of Lil Keed on her life, growing up in the funeral home business, being signed to her ex lover and getting Young Thug to respect her artistry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’ve always been a weed head, it’s always brought people together” ~ MaiaDaPlug MaiaDaPlug skips class with The Progress Report to speak on starting out as a publicist for Zaytoven’s artists, moving to Atlanta from Chicago and cultural differences, being a tall woman, attending Clark Atlanta, and preparing to release her debut project sometime in June! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m back active, I had to take a break this [music] sh*t gets fake” ~ Runway Richy Runway Richy returns to The Progress Report to speak on growing up on Candler Rd, Decatur, GA, overcoming obstacles, learning how to walk again after a bad car accident, history in the music industry, supporting Kevin Samuels, and fatherhood! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I had a rough upcoming, in some ways music saved me” ~ Jizzal Jizzal of Dem Franchize Boyz skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on his upcoming cooking show, losing weight and health advice, being a grandfather, new music, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I feel like rap is freedom of speech, you can’t use people’s raps against them” B Lovee skips class with The Progress Report to speak on coming up in the Bronx, NY, his original name before B Lovee (Buddy), calls Cardi B a real one, and he addresses why he decided to release a project instead of more singles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I really didn’t start rapping until I signed to Gucci, that was my first time rapping. I was always a singer” ~ Enchanting 1017 artist Enchanting speaks to The Progress Report Podcast on being a rebel child growing up, her most painful tattoos, taking her time with her music, and signing to Gucci Mane’s 1017 record label and becoming the 1017 So Icy Princess. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m the fattest freshest n*gga alive” ~ Big Moochie Grape Big Moochie Grape skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about raising 2 daughters, coming up rough in Memphis and not having a childhood, taking his time with his music, meeting Young Dolph through Jay Fizzle, comparisons to Peewee Longway, Gucci Mane, and Project Pat, learning about Young Dolph’s death, and releasing his first solo project since 2020 titled ‘East Haiti Baby’ dropping May 27th. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I came up with a Hip Hop themed restaurant (Loaded Potato Bar) to incorporate my music into one” ~ Passhon Passhon is the founder and owner of Loaded Potato Bar which is a Hip Hop theme restaurant based in Atlanta, GA. During an interview on Skipping Class, Passhon speaks on overcoming adversity, being an accountant turned entrepreneur and musician, motherhood and balance, and releasing her project in June titled ‘Boundaries’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I didn’t wanna waste my 20s not chasing my dreams so I started to do music” Big Goop skips class with The Progress Report to share his experience growing up in Valdosta, GA, getting into music and taking it serious, comparisons to Jeezy, Young Scooter, and Young Dolph, and new project ‘Skywalka’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“All the way until the day of his passing I’ve been checking on Archie Eversole and we were supposed to go to the gym the day of his passing” ~ Big Jon (Archie Eversole’s manager) Big Jon skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his experience in the music business dating back to over 28 years ago when Ludacris was an intern at a radio station. During the intimate conversation, Big Jon shares untold stories about Left Eye and details how he started working with Archie Eversole since this past October and helped Archie find a job while he was also getting back creative in the studio. Big Jon shares why he believes Archie’s brother is innocent and says people need to let their mother grieve in peace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“In this industry you got to have a team, everybody got different ideas.” ~ Taylor Girlz Taylor Girlz (Daysha and Ti) revisit The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) to speak on purchasing a house together, Ti’s skin care line, Daysha being a new mother, and “You The Type” new single produced by ATL Jacob. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Music is my cope” ~ Big Vee_VVs Big Vee_vvs skips class with The Progress Report to speak about taking all her pain and putting it into music, the independent grind, motherhood since a young teen, weight gain multi vitamins, entrepreneurship, becoming more professional, new music, and hometown support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I make music for everybody, bench warmers to ballers, workers and the bosses, you got to feel it” ~ MackBenWidIt MackBenWidIt returns to The Progress Report to skip class with Lalaa Shepard to discuss his upcoming project ‘The Beginning’ releasing in July, Don’t Fold Entertainment label, hometown support and issues with police, living for his kids, and progress! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It was a struggle, I felt it was so much time from when the people saw me being with my last label and stuff like that… the time frame from when I dropped was like.. now I gotta go in and grab my supporters again and show them… it was probably a little confusing for some of them.. now its all about being consistent and not going ghost” ~ K Shiday when asked about releasing her latest project ‘Jukebox’ independently K Shiday skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her departure from Gucci Mane’s 1017, relationship status with former label mates, social media putting females against each other, new music, NFT ventures, and motherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m my own walking brand” ~ Levi2Official Levi2Official skips class with The Progress Report to speak on living a peaceful life, growing up in Detroit and relocating to Atlanta, becoming a Coalition DJ and the official DJ for Quality Control female artist Lakeyah. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Why did I not know my full value and why didn’t I add tax? Cause that’s what I do now” ~ MariahLynn MariahLynn skips class with The Progress Report to speak on working on herself and rebranding her career, writing her own music and new EP ‘My Life’, her body image, current mindset, love life, and her nonprofit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I set my own mark in the streets outside of being Jeezy’s son” ~ YB Landlord YB Landlord skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about what it was like being Jeezy’s son, misconceptions, seeing him grow as a man, getting into music, and paving his own way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices