The Progress Report Podcast

“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.

“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.

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!

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!

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!

“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.

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.

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’.

“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.

Yung Gwapa skips class with The Progress Report to speak on new music an his new mindset, investments outside of music, and fatherhood.

“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.

“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.

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!

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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!

“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.

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’.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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’.

“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’.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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!

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“I never knew I was gon be a rapper, I never wanted to be a rapper, I always wanted to be the biggest trapper” ~ Z Money

Z Money skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on the independent grind, his 4Ever Paid Record Label, becoming a man on the Westside of Chicago, signing to Gucci Mane and studio sessions with Yung Mal, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Quill, and speaking to Key Glock and Big Moochie Grape after Young Dolph passed.

“I write my life, it comes to me in freestyle form because its my everyday life” ~ Seven BIG GLIT Montana

Seven BIG GLIT Montana skips class with The Progress Report to share how it was doing 7 years in federal prison for trafficking and distribution, adjusting to life outside of prison, being into music since a youngster, upcoming project with Zaytoven, and his GLIT brand.

“It’s a lot of responsibilities having a rich brother, a millionaire brother, a very hopeful and positive brother. My work is never done being the older brother” ~ YFN Kay

YFN Kay skips class with Lalaa Shepard to speak on diversification in Atlanta, gifting his mom 100,000 in cash when YFN Lucci made it, doing music before YFN Lucci, addresses YFN Lucci’s current legal issues, and he remembers Bankroll Fresh and Nipsey Hussle.

“I’m a very spiritual person I put God first with everything I do” ~ Salma Slims

Salma Slims skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her new music, what its like dating 24hrs, modeling, and upcoming cosmetic line.

“Don’t forget where you come from” ~ Lil Mama

Lalaa Shepard sat down with Lil Mama and Florida Hip Hop recording artist Ceasar Christian at Live Hip Hop Daily Studios in ATL for a live interview at their “Push It” remix music video release party. The event was the star studded including attendance by Drea Kelly, Dorien Wilson, most known for his role as Professor Oglevee on The Parkers, Drumma Boy, and many others! During the conversation, Ceasar Christian speaks on being independent, linking with Lil Mama, and Lil Mama addresses her issues with a lack of representation amongst female rappers, reflects on Bow Wow look alike comments, and being forgiven publicly by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

0:45 Will Smith slap + Chris Rock ticket sales skyrocketing

7:26 G Herbo & Ari

When is it ok to discipline your step child?

15:19 Pete Davidson hanging with North West (inappropriate behavior?)

18:04 Kandi Burrus and Block issues

Should men have to pay child support if the woman makes more money?

22:00 DMV rapper Goonew funeral controversy

“One thing about me, I still like to be called a girl, I cherish that I’m a girl” ~ D Swervo

15 year old D Swervo talks about growing up in the streets of Miami, Florida being raised by her grandmother, helping raise her older brother with autism, her sexuality, and building her own label called Chase That Bag.

“I wanted people to ride around and hear my drops” ~ Hoodrich Keem

Hoodrich Keem returns for his second interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on how he become a household brand, joining Hoodrich with DJ Scream and DJ Spinz, Slurred Words movement with Babyface Ray, getting into production with Wheezy, Young Thug creating his first tag, and reflects on relationships with A$AP Yams, Fredo Santana, Young Dolph, and Hoodrich Pablo Juan.

.8 introduction

.38 Omeretta interview

.50 The Progress Report all female cypHER social media contest

2:37 SXSW 2022

8:11 1501 Ent Kona Lisa, Carl Crawford, Megan Thee Stallion

11:45 how do you feel about starting businesses with your girlfriend?

15:00 Kanye West Yeezy x Nicki Minaj x Kim Kardashian

16:22 Kodak Black and Latto “beef”

23:05 Asianae

“Sorry Not Sorry” is not a diss, its a public service announcement” ~ Omeretta

Omeretta joins The Progress Report Podcast to speak on her rule book for people claiming Atlanta, confidence as a brown skin woman, running away from home as a youth and appearing on reality TV, people thinking she’s a new rapper, not getting on Lil Baby’s “On Me” remix, and much more!