The Progress Report Podcast

“In life you gotta turn them emotions off and keep going and keep progressing” ~ Kirko Bangz Houston, Texas legend Kirko Bangz makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about getting into music in college and going viral on Facebook, being raised by a single mother and oldest child of 3, background in sports, ushering in melodic rap but not receiving re...

“Its so easy to get in trouble” ~ Yung Marley Yung Marley skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in Atlanta, GA, getting into the cannabis industry young as his family lived a rasta lifestyle, how his passion for cannabis, music, and fashion all goes together, creating his massive Sharklato cannabis brand and diversifying products, misconceptions about canna...

“The word humble held me back for a long time” ~ Lil Donald Lil Donald makes his return to The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about setting trends in the Atlanta music scene, being upset about not being invited to major music events such as the BET Awards and Rolling Loud, addresses falling off rumors, staying independent after several record deals, shares tips for...

Glasses Malone skips class with MikFlyy of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in Compton and Watts, California, the gang lifestyle and Westocast living getting depicted in popular black movies such as ‘Friday’ and ‘Menace to Society’, getting into music and coming up with Nipsey Hussle and putting the vibe back together with Westcoast and Eastcoast artists during their era, Westcoast mu...

Memphis, Tennessee artist BezzalBoyBlacc skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about learning from his mother, his relationship status with his father Crunchy Black, getting into rap and making a name for himself outside of who his dad is, dealing with grief and not crying, his recovery process after getting shot twice, fatherhood and raising a female, his relationship wit...

“If you got somebody that’s putting their hard earned money into you, you got to go to war for them” ~ LaScrilla Savannah, GA artist LaScrilla skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about learning to hustle from his dad, selling crack at age 14, getting into music at a young age, losing his passion for music at one point in his career, prison time, and fatherhood.  Learn mo...

“Mind your business, and mind your business! Not your competitors, not nobody who in the same industry as you and using them as a comparison of where you supposed to be cause they story is not your story” ~ Curren$y Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast speak with Curren$y at Revolt World about his journey coming up in New Orleans, musical roots instilled in him fro...

“I’m not in competition with nobody but myself” ~ Moni Meechi Raleigh, North Carolina artist Moni Meechi skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting serious about music during Covid, starting off doing poetry, “Huh What” song success, sexuality, and touring with Soulja Boy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“DJ s are the most unappreciated in the music industry” ~ Outta Space  Outta Space, formerly known as DJ Outta Space skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about him being a DJ, artist, podcast host, and music producer, his journey to becoming a DJ, transitioning to being an artist, void in the Atlanta music scene, musical comparisons to Future, coping with the death of his...

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about being signed to the Revolt Podcast Network and Diddy’s allegations, younger artists not paying older artists when they sample their music, rap lyrics being used against rappers in court, social media affecting dating in today’s society, and our New Years Resolutions...

18 year old rapper Lil Darius skips class for his second time with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about graduating High School, his ‘Yung N Turnt’ project with Tay Keith, music relationships with Luh Tyler, Anti Da Menace, Hunxho, Nardo Wick, and Quavo, past issues with Suki, support from OGs in the music industry, modeling and acting goals, and his upcoming project with Atlanta rap...

South Carolina artist Lil Man J skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his viral song “Cap Freestyle”, Lil Baby comparisons, his upbringing, prom and High school experience, staying independent and not signing to a major record label, promotional tactics such as rocking braids, living with 4 major medical conditions, thoughts on white people saying the “N” word, and his ’Poppin Out’ E...

DMV artists Lil Dude & KP Skywalka make their debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak with Lalaa Shepard about their upcoming joint project, visiting Atlanta and networking with rappers Hoodrich Pablo Juan and Lil Yachty, DMV misconceptions, converting to muslim after the lost of Baby Ahk, handling grief, and addresses backlash from Goonew’s passing request to have his de...

Atlanta, GA rappers Famous Sally & YB speak on not being serious about music despite going viral for their song “Wassup Gway” via TikTok, being best friends and knowing each other since they were young, balancing motherhood and support from their families, signing to Epic Records after being reached out to by over 40 record labels, dealing with male groupies, and longevity. https://www.instagram.c...

“People are so consumed with streaming that they are forgetting to build a fanbase” ~ Pesh Livemixtapes  Pesh joins The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak on joining the Livemixtapes brand in 2012 after having a background in sales, opens up about how Livemixtapes is a small team of 5 based in Cleveland, Ohio, shares how the “mixtape site” become so massive...

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about their experience hosting a live interview with Curren$y during Revolt World, MoneyBagg Yo, Beyonce, 21 Savage, and Drake concert experiences, and tips for independent artists seeking where they should spend their money.  https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101...

“I’m bringing fashion, dance, and fun back to music” ~ Sticky Lo Sticky’Lo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on proudly coming from the Northside of ATL better known as Marietta, GA, being the older brother of the popular viral child sensation, Lil Terrio, perfecting his rapping craft while in prison, 2 Chainz artist Cap 1 and his mom embracing his musical dreams, chan...

“Love & Hip Hop is definitely real” ~ Amy Luciani Amy Luciani joins the hosts of the The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL) to speak on her upbringing in Detroit, relocating to ATL, retiring her mother after becoming an entrepreneur, investing over $400,000 into her music career, experiencing sexism, joining Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and her relationship status with cast m...

Songstress Honey Bxby skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upcoming in Asbury, Jersey Shore, getting kicked out of school, pursuing her music career after graduating Highschool, musical roots, breaks down the unique spelling of her name, and landing a record deal with Atlantic Records.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We wasn’t as cocky as we needed to be” ~ Rockstar Marqo [speaking about the Hoodrich & MPR movement] East Atlanta artist Rockstar Marqo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about starting the MPR movement (Money Power Respect) with Hoodrich Pablo Juan, mixing rap and rock, changes in Atlanta demographics, Hoodrich influencing the music industry but not receiving credit,...

“I would tell my younger self, don’t worry it will all make sense later” ~ ScarLip  #ScarLip makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak on her upbringing in the Bronx & Brooklyn, New York, starting off doing poetry, using music as her therapy after being molested by her aunt’s boyfriend, losing her mom, recently signing a multi-million dollar...

Hammond, Louisiana artist Big Motion skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on his transition from dope boy to a rapper, growing up in a drug lord family, serving prison time for 5 years for selling drugs, exotic love life, and fear of the Hip Hop police.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Dopeboy Ra gave us hope” ~ Spotlife Movement Decatur, GA artists Spotlife Movement (Phew Gang, Dirtogunjobi, & 32 Yacht) skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their upbringing, coming up with the late ATL legend Dopeboy Ra, his impact on the culture, and his passing. The crew also discusses the possibility of linking with Street Money Boochie & Quicktrip to honor the...

“Before n*ggas started getting money was the best times of my life” ~ Lil Bam Birmingham, Alabama rapper Lil Bam skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak looking up to BG and thoughts on him finally being free from prison, opens up about his relationship with artists Enchanting, Bankroll Freddie, and Big Scar, speaks on why he used a picture of Young Dolph’s son on his ‘Airpo...

“Comparison is the thief of joy” ~ Rodneyy Rodneyy makes his debut at The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard on Skipping Class to share his experience growing up as Monica & Rocko’s son, appearing on Monica’s ‘Still Standing’ reality TV show, taking music serious at 10 years old after receiving his first beat machine from Bryan Michael Cox, producing for hid dad Rocko and when fans can expect new...