The Progress Report Podcast

“Lil Uzi Vert told me I was the real Baby Pluto” ~ King Kobi  King Kobi AKA Baby Pluto hosts an intimate listening event at the FreeBandz studio featuring appearances from ATL Jacob and Guap Tarantino for his upcoming ‘Forever Norp’ project and speaks to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report for their second interview about his relationship with Lil Uzi Vert, his love life, performing during SXSW m...

OhBoyPrince skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on creating “Stanky Leg” in 2008, his new single “Bounce When She Walk”, experiencing racism after moving down south, remaining independent, and his nearly tragic car accident. https://www.instagram.com/ohboyprince/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music producer and entrepreneur Beat Monster Marc skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being from the Westside of Atlanta, GA, producing music for Young Dolph, D4L, Rich Homie Quan, NBA YoungBoy, Rich Kidz, and other’s, giving back to the younger generation, buying properties overseas and investments outside of music, and staying humble.  https://www.instagram.com/b...

“Never let them see you sweat, you gotta act like you eating even when you hungry” ~ Money Mu Money Mu skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being newly fully independent, explains issues with BoomMan, Euro GotIt, and Authentic Empire record label, changes in the rap game, safety on the road, balancing his personal and rap life, and upcoming project ‘Believe 2’.  https://www.instagram.c...

Queen Key makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on being from the Southside of Chicago, getting into music at 7 years old, creating P***y Rap genre, no longer signed, newly independent, all female record label, Latto not clearing a song, support from female peers such as Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Asian Doll but not from OG female rappers, raising triplets without her baby...

Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report caught up with South Central, LA artist G Perico during his ‘Hot Shot’ Tour in Atlanta, GA to speak about his ‘Hot Shot’ tape with DJ Drama, his new crib, Blue T-Shirt clothing brand, tattoos, women, and him feeling like the under dog of LA.  https://www.instagram.com/bgperico/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ Learn...

JMB Juvie speaks on getting into music at age 13, moving from New York from Georgia to stay out of trouble, jail time, going viral and landing a record deal with Alamo Records, feeling underrated, and ‘Long Way From Home’ upcoming project and collabs with Anti Da Menace and Fredo Bang. https://www.instagram.com/jmbjuvie_/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogre...

“We can see with [YFN Lucci and Young Thug] being locked up, we can see now that they are real factors for the music scene here in Atlanta” ~ Skooly Skooly visits The Progress Report Podcast to speak on getting into the rap game at age 14 with Rich Kidz, going solo, being inspired by Lil Wayne and T Pain, old and new Atlanta, coping with the death of his peers, thoughts on the YFN Lucci and Young...

21 year old rapper Poison Ivi spoke to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report during a video shoot with Philly rapper Santos LB4R about leaving basketball for her music career, putting in the footwork for her career and making a name for herself outside of her dad Boosie, music with her dad and brother Tootie Raww, finding her voice, and balancing her love life with her girlfriend.  https://www.inst...

Tracy T skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on the old Atlanta, getting back motivated to start releasing music again, new EP ‘Mr. T’ produced by Quay Global, learning lessons from Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, and Nipsey Hussle, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood and co-parenting with rapper Kash Doll.  https://www.instagram.com/1tracyt/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more abou...

“I’m not gon lie, shoutout to GloRilla she inspired me because when she did her manifestation stage, she was like no liquor, no f*ck boys, and I was like you know what I need to do the same because I be giving f*ck boys too much of my time” ~ Pap Chanel  Pap Chanel joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about her recent SXSW trip...

Macon, GA artist Baby Jungle skips class with The Progress Report to speak on relocating to Atlanta, GA from Macon, GA, creating a buzz, record labels reaching out, and his upcoming project ’Jungle Book’. https://www.instagram.com/babyjungle/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Business is not a place for emotions” ~ Morray Fayetteville, North Carolina artist Morray skipped class with The Progress Report to speak on falling in love with music at age 5, thriving through Covid in 2020 creating his massive single “Quicksand”, landing a record deal and changing his life, 2 years since the release of his debut project ‘Street Sermons’, and his new song “High Price” with Lil...

Alabama artist Rubberband OG speaks on longevity in the rap game, investing in real estate, fatherhood, DOA record label, learning lessons after being signed to T.I.G Records, ‘No Rap Cap’ album, and more! https://www.instagram.com/rubberbandog/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’m not gon lie, shoutout to GloRilla she inspired me because when she did her manifestation stage, she was like no liquor, no f*ck boys, and I was like you know what I need to do the same because I be giving f*ck boys too much of my time” ~ Pap Chanel  Pap Chanel joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about her recent SXSW trip...

“Business is not a place for emotions” ~ Morray Fayetteville, North Carolina artist Morray skipped class with The Progress Report to speak on falling in love with music at age 5, thriving through Covid in 2020 creating his massive single “Quicksand”, landing a record deal and changing his life, 2 years since the release of his debut project ‘Street Sermons’, and his new song “High Price” with Lil...

Princess of Crime Mob makes her debut at The Progress Report Podcast with her 6 year old son King Elijah to speak on all things Crime Mob, she and Diamond setting trends with hair and fashion in the early 2000s, social media impacting their success and mental health, almost sh**ting Lil Scrappy, crunk music genre, Crime Mob’s upcoming biopic, book, podcast, and EP, and motherhood. https://www.inst...

Dade County artist Khaotic skips class with The Progress Report to speak about facing 10 years in prison, journey to a new body, writing for artists and working with Saucy Santana, tricking on women and new love song with his ex lover Suki, and his upcoming project titled, ‘The Provider’.  https://www.instagram.com/khaotic305/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choic...

“Boy Ain’t Mine is actually a record I made about an ex… It samples Brandy & Monica and they were fighting over a dude and in my situation a b*tch I was hanging out with, she was trying to fight me over my dude” ~ Chinese Kitty  New York artist Chinese Kitty makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak about appearing on Love & Hip Hop with her mom, hardships of transitioning to rap aft...

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL shares tips on how artist's can invets in themselves on The Progress Report Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Atlanta artist LoyalTee skips class with The Progress Report to speak about winning our first Blast or Trash live event, motherhood, family support, and her latest EP ‘The Love Was Never Real’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Music helped me to get through all that pain” ~ Aleza  Rising Memphis/ Mississippi artist Aleza skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her biggest adjustments to fame, motherhood and support, first meeting Gloss Up, GloRilla, K Carbon, and Slimeroni, working closely with music producer Hitkidd, “Shabooya” remix with Lola Brooke, and being a part of GloRilla’s ‘Anyway...

“Who are we to say somebody selling out when you ain’t did the work… One of the last companies I sold was Queen Virgin Remy and I sold that company to the largest hair manufacture in the world and I really had to look myself in the mirror and I said damn do I want to sell this company to folks who not a part of the culture?” ~ Dennis McKinley Serial entrepreneur Dennis McKinley makes his debut on...

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new segment of Lunch Table Talk on The Progress Report Podcast to share their thoughts on the importance of networking. Comment your thoughts Classmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media guru Karen Civil speaks to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about maneuvering through a male dominated industry, rebranding, walking in your purpose, and mental health for entrepreneurs during the ‘I Am My Ancestors Wildest Dreams’ Expo.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices