The Progress Report Podcast
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Asianae addresses sexism & double standards in music, stopping dancing in 2020, strippers rapping
E“I’m growing young then growing as an artist” ~ Asianae Asianae revisits The Progress Report Podcast for their Lunch Table Talk segment to speak on women’s issues within the music business, double standards in lyrics, strippers turning to music, dating, and 2023 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 tips for independent artists to grow your brands for FREE!
Check out a new episode of Lunch Table Talk with the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast, Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lil Daddy CBM speaks on keeping Doe B’s legacy alive 9 years later, last conversation with Young Dolph
ELil Daddy CBM skips class with The Progress Report to remember Doe B and Young Dolph, speaks on upcoming project that was supposed to be A&R’d by Young Dolph, staying focused, fatherhood, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Capella Grey speaks on pushing “Gyalis” for 2 years before releasing a project, almost getting kicked off Chris Brown’s album, NYC R&B
E“So I understand that usually when people put out a single or whatever like that, as soon as it gets lit you feel pressure from all of the industry and media or whatever like that to hurry up and put out your body of work and then rush your process. The people dem realistically I understand momentum and all that but realistically though just worry about putting out classic sh*t. I feel like now, we got all the popcorn sh*t out the way. I felt like for a couple years, the music industry was freestyling, I feel like its moving forward though, we should work so that we can take pride in having our own sound, our own classic vibe.” ~ Capella Grey Capella Grey makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on “Gyalis” song success, sampling Juvenile “Back That Azz Up”, industry relationships with Chris Brown and Tory Lanez, and his upcoming debut project titled ‘Vibe Responsibly Volume 1’ releasing January 27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Lex talks finessing on OnlyFans, stripping before fame, men feeling offended over her rap lyrics, Joseline allegedly stealing her video concept
E“A lot of b*tches danced out of necessity, I didn’t need the money, I just wanted it” ~ Big Lex Big Lex returns to The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her life as a dancer before the fame, strip club culture, appearing on Joseline’s Cabaret and eventually creating her own show called the Big Lex Baddies Collection, dating insecure people, abortion comments, feeling like the new Trina, and her upcoming project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frosted Kae speaks on growing up as Kirk & Rasheeda’s daughter, motherhood, becoming an artist & licensed esthetician
EFrosted Kae skips class with The Progress Report to speak about not using her parents names for clout, doing music since 1st grade, women facing criticism for sexy lyrics, females taking over the rap industry, making music with her son, the grind, and new music coming soon with T Hood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Boss Vette speaks on having PTSD from getting shot, being pansexual, “Snatched” going viral
E“I work hard as a MF, being though I am signed that sh*t don’t mean you don’t have to work, honestly I have to work harder” ~ Big Boss Vette St Louis artist Big Boss Vette makes her debut at The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her viral song “Snatched”, maturing as a person and woman, struggling with PTSD, her sexuality, and the differences from being signed from not being signed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ColliPark explains why he stopped working with Ying Yang Twins & Soulja Boy, new generation being spoiled
E“I got music that make people feel some type of way” ~ ColliPark ColliPark makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to reminisce about his sacrifices made for his career, early roots as DJ Smurf, working closely with Ying Yang Twins, Soulja Boy, V.I.C, old heads not listening to new generation, and being newly engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HitKidd addresses issues with GloRilla, “FNF” beat originally for Megan Thee Stallion, creating “Shabooya” song
EThe music producer behind GloRilla’s massive “FNF” record, HitKidd skips class with The Progress Report to speak on producing music since age 14, being inspired by his dad who also did music, collaborating with Memphis artists such as Duke Deuce, Gloss Up, K Carbon, Aleza, and Slimeroni, going viral, “FNF” success and tribulations, Megan Thee Stallion work relationship, new record deal and balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karlae speaks on being the first lady of YSL, learning about Lil Keed’s passing, Young Thug’s mental, new music
E“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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ThugLifeMMB reflects on finding out that Trouble was murdered, being his protege, having to step up, relationship with Monica & Boosie
EThugLifeMMB skips class with The Progress Report to speak about how he got his name, taking his music career serious and sacrifices made so far for his career, losing his big brother/ mentor Trouble AKA Skoob, seeing Trouble becoming a dad, celebrating Trouble’s birthday at Cosmo, and stepping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Bratt speaks on being the only female signed to Metro Boomin & 21 Savage, addresses name change
EChattanooga, TN artist Big Bratt, formerly known as Hood Bratt skips class with The Progress Report to speak on changing her name, signing to Slaughter Gang and Metro Boomin, new single “HOPE”, dream collaborations, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honorable C Note addresses his manager stealing from him, uploading Gucci music while he was locked up, Takeoff & Young Dolph deaths
E“Nobody is teaching real game out here, its like gone head and live your life freely but at the end of the day its like you’re digging yourself a hole you don’t even know about” ~ Honorable C Note Honorable C Note skips class with The Progress Report to speak about being a self-taught music producer and artist, his former manager stealing from him, his new project ‘Signs 3’, fasting for 30 days without food, relationships with Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Migos, and coping with death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lunch Table Talk: Normalize studs being pregnant, dating an entrepreneur is not easy but there are benefits
ECheck out a new episode of Lunch Table Talk with the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast, Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Street Money Boochie & D Rich speak on ‘TankDawgs’ tape, keeping Bankroll Fresh legacy alive
EStreet Money Boochie & D Rich skip class with The Progress Report to speak about their collab project ‘TankDawgs’, meeting each other through Bankroll Fresh, creating a unique flow, almost having DJ Drama host the ‘TankDawgs’ tape, losing Trouble, and keeping Bankroll Fresh legacy alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derez De’Shon speaks on pressure to create follow up to “Hardaway”, depression, being black balled, pain music, Slim Dunkin
E“With this project, I’m trying to show I’m more than just pain music” ~ Derez De’Shon Derez De’Shon skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being raised by his dad, pen game, writing for other artists, learning money management, moving safely as a public figure, being independent, ’Bigger Than Me’ new project, creating pain music, cooking helping him cope with depression, acting, upcoming project with T-Rell, fatherhood, and love life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duke Deuce speaks on being the new King of Crunk, Offset bringing him to QC, losing Takeoff
E“When we was around each other it was love you know what I’m saying… That fool lyrical, that sh*t f*cked me up I ain’t gon lie to ya. Can we get a moment of silence for Takeoff? A lot of people taking this sh*t hard, cause Takeoff he was like a good spirit, he’s always been like that, it was all love” ~ Duke Deuce Duke Deuce makes his debut at The Progress Report Podcast to speak about fatherhood motivating him to go hard with music, the history of gangsta walking and crunk music, Memphis taking over the music scene, Takeoff (Migos) impact, giving back to his former Highschool, devil worshiping rumors, his new project ‘MEMPHIS MASSACRE 3’, and a possible upcoming tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trinidad James speaks on being an immigrant, “All Gold Everything” success, Bruno Mars chess play, Def Jam rumors
E“Nobody listened, 50 plays in a month on Soundcloud, nobody gave a d*mn. So I got it off of there, erased it, I’m not about being embarrassed, at that time. It wasn’t until I got into this game where I was like you have to understand that you got to take L’s publicly and you got to fight through it” ~ Trinidad James Trinidad James makes his debut on The Progress Report podcast to describe his unique childhood growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Atlanta, GA roots, immigrant parents, experiencing racism in the south, “All Gold Everything” timeline, fashion, getting back in his bag with ‘DBS’2 (‘Don’t Be Safe 2’) upcoming project, and his music saving some of his fans from committing suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
K Carbon speaks on her friendship with Gloss Up & GloRilla, addresses if she is signed to Pooh Shiesty, selling hair
E“Scared money don’t make no money” ~ K Carbon Memphis, Tennessee rapper K Carbon skips class with The Progress Report to speak about rapping since she was young, being a daddy’s girl, friendships with Gloss Up and GloRilla, “Shabooya” song success, entrepreneurship, and support from Memphis OG Gangsta Boo since day 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crime Mob vs Trillville, crunk music, not understanding snap music, Millennium Tour, music being sampled
E“The snap music movement f*cked me up as a producer, but it was cool cause we was putting on for the city… Johnnie Cabbell played me “Laffy Taffy” and I said what the f*ck is this.. To a producer snap music was horrible.” ~ Lil Jay of Crime Mob & Don P of Trillville Crime Mob and Trillville do their first ever joint interview on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their journeys in the music business, music genres in Atlanta changing over time (crunk, snap, swag, futuristic, trap music), getting their business affairs in order finally after 2015, their music getting sampled, their music becoming modernized now with social media, ghost writing, the new generation of Crunk Music, Migos popularizing Crime Mob’s sound, and getting involved with the Millennium Tour and bringing a different energy to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Noodah05 speaks on signing to Lil Baby, having sex to his music, feeling underrated, ‘Level 5’
Atlanta artist Noodah05 skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his close bond with his mom, signing to Lil Baby and 4PF record label, linking with music producer ChiChi, 5th project and ‘Level 5’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KaMillion speaks on elevating from reality TV, landing her role as Mia Knight on Rap Sh!t, new music
E“I am Mia and Mia is me and I just started auditioning and I didn’t even know my lines by heart, it was like a hour before we were supposed to turn it in and I waited til the last minute I wasn’t even gonna audition but I had printed out the script and taped it around my ring light… I ended up getting a call back” ~ KaMillion Duval, FL artist and actress, KaMillion returns to The Progress Report Podcast to speak on life in Jacksonville, FL, graduating from reality TV to landing her leading role as Mia Knight on Issa Rae’s ‘Rap Sh!t’ show on HBO, rap money vs acting money, season two of ‘Rap Sh!t’, overcoming BS, and her upcoming project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GMK speaks on being a first time father, clarity in jail, Hurricane Katrina memories, debut project
E“When you live a life full of non-resistance, everything will be easy for you” ~ GMK GMK addresses his name meaning, fatherhood, experiencing Hurricane Katrina as a kid, his upcoming single and debut project, and learning from jail on a new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bambi speaks on getting back into rapping, Love & Hip Hop portraying her as a sidechick, motherhood
EBambi makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on growing up in Compton, California, getting into music and entertainment, seeing black excellence after relocating to Atlanta, not being prepared for reality TV, meeting Lil Scrappy, raising 3 kids, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shawty Fresh says Bankroll Fresh put life back into Jeezy from the grave, unreleased Trouble music
ELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BigWalkDog shares how he got discovered by Gucci Mane, fatherhood, ‘Trick City’ debut project
E“When it comes to music don’t think just go” ~ BigWalkDog BigWalkDog skips class with The Progress Report to speak on the success of his debut project ‘Trick City’, signing to Gucci Mane, adjusting to fame, not worrying about music stats, and still being a country boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P*ssy Power (women dealing with dilemmas in the industry), over-sexualization in the gay community
EThe ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) discuss various topics regarding P*ssy Power, maintaining industry relationships, and over-sexualization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anti Da Menace speaks on seeing family members on drugs, paying homage to DG Yola, new Atlanta, fatherhood
E“Stay in your own lane” ~ Anti Da Menace 18 year old Anti Da Menace skips class with The Progress Report to speak about relating 3 projects since 2022, growing up listening to Tupac, being part of the new wave of Atlanta music, coming up on the Wicked West, raw lyrics criticism, message to the youth, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gloss Up speaks on going broke before signing to QC, getting fired with GloRilla, Saweetie unofficial “FNF” remix video
E“I always put my kids first, that ain’t for no clout” ~ Gloss Up Gloss Up makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her come up, Memphis roots, designing shirts before music, friendship with GloRilla, musical journey almost signing with MoneyBagg Yo and Young Dolph and eventually signing to QC, motherhood, and love life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Bennet speaks on balancing his career, managing his brother Chance The Rapper, sexuality, Dame Dash public apology
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
Kali speaks on making the 22’ XXL Freshman list, Latto tour prank issues, growing dreads for almost 15 years
E22 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
Hair Physician speaks on being BFs with Saucy Santana, Uncle Clifford comparisons, styling for Iggy Azalea
E“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 addresses Young Thug slapping her, issues with Alexis Skyy, weight loss surgery, learning to be a mother
E“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 speaks on best advice from Key Glock, ready for a reality TV about his 14+ kids, Young Dolph legacy
EJay 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 talk doing business with friends, Pour Minds success, gold digger misconceptions, tour
EDrea & 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
Azae speaks on people stealing his mic performance concept, Chris Brown performance, new teeth, King Von death
“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 addresses producing majority of Rich Gang’s tape and London on da Track getting the credit, Gucci Mane & his wife originally having Young Thug’s “Stoner” beat
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 Progress Report Podcast joins Revolt!
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
DJ Holiday talks doing Nicki's first & only mixtape, song selection for Gucci Mane & Jeezy Verzuz, Bricksquad rise & fall
E“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
Bandplay speaks on producing Young Dolph’s new single & announces upcoming album, keeping PRE legacy alive, P Valley supporting Mia Jaye’s “Black Men Deserve to Grow Old” brand
“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
K Kapri speaks on wanting to commit suicide after being misgendered on Joseline’s Cabaret, stripping
“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
Lil Smoke talks becoming a full-time parent to her younger sibling, serving time in the Navy, music awards
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
Lunch Table Talk: Men pillow talking, dealing with crazy exes, men wearing weave, dating younger, levels to being gay
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 speaks on being the First Lady of Blackground Records 2.0, Aaliyah comparisons, “Don't Stop” FT Kodak Black
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
Mykko Montana responds to Yung Joc VLAD interview, “Do It” one hit wonder criticism, learning the business
“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 speaks on the pandemic changing his life, weight loss journey, making an impact for his hood, Bloody Jay
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 speaks on criticism for being a white rapper, having PTSD after being hit by a car, living with chronic pain
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
Dorian J speaks on being Stevie J’s oldest son, reality TV, getting stabbed in prison, fatherhood, new music
“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 reflects on baby mother keeping his son away from him, making $40,000 off dog litters, feeling like Dolph and Trouble are alive
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
Rocksolid Teezy speaks on losing $60,000, close relationship with Rod Wave, gems from Young Dolph, Houston roots
“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