The Progress Report Podcast

“My momma raised me right, I did wrong on my own” Cash Talk is a rapper from Atlanta, GA, Zone 3. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Cash Talk talks growing up around drugs but never selling drugs, robbing with rapper DaeDae as a youngster, getting into music and rehearsing 3 times per week, and his close relationship with rapper 24 Heavy. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail.com I...

“I think I can fuck with any type of crowd” Vintage Lee is a female artist from Boston, Massachusetts. In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Vintage Lee discusses the Boston music scene, opening up for acts such as Rico Nasty, YG, Cousin Stizz, Ray Moon, advice for other indie artists, and her ‘Draw 2’ EP concept being inspired by the game UNO. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail.com...

Real Recognize Rio is an artist from Atlanta, GA now signed to 21 Savage’ record label, Slaughter Gang. “Everybody got a position” In a recent interview on The Progress Report Podcast, Rio addresses rumors and expectations that come with being signed to 21 Savage. Rio also discusses his upbringing and always knowing he would become a rapper. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail.com If you would like...

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 s...

“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...

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. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail.com If you would like to support our channel, Cash App $TheProgressReport Instagram @whoisdaoracle @TheProgressReport101...

“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 indep...

“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/thep...

“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 hi...

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...

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...

“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...

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 wi...

“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...

“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...

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...

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 Mad...

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. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail.com If you would like...

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. TheProgressReportMediaGroup@gmail....

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 premi...