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The Progress Report Podcast

The Progress Report is more than media—it’s a movement. Founded in Atlanta, we are a premier hip-hop platform dedicated to documenting the culture, amplifying untold stories, and championing the voices that shape the streets and the sound. Through raw interviews, real conversations, and unapologetic content, we bridge the gap between underground talent and mainstream recognition. We don’t chase clout—we create impact. Our mission is to give artists and creatives the space to speak their truth,

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31:17

losLAUREN 718 speaks on ageism in Hip Hop, feature in...

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2024/02/28

“The secret to success is that you can’t skip the steps, you really can’t pay your way into the industry” ~ losLAUREN 718Bronx, New York rapper losLauren 718 skips class with DJ eXeL of The Progress Report to speak about being featured in The Source Magazine “Unsigned Hype”, upcoming EP ‘Success is not for the lazy’, his thoughts on the Grammys, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:10

Doe Boy speaks on fans confusing his name with Doe B,...

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2024/02/26

“You gotta get on before you sign to a label, a label can’t put you on… If a label could put you on they would never have an artist flop” ~ Doe Boy Cleveland, Ohio artist Doe Boy skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about obtaining his GED while in prison, Future co-sign, work ethic and having over 14 projects out, mixtapes making a comeback, ageism in Hip Hop, his Apple commercial receiving more airtime than Taylor Swift during the football season, and the differences

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121:20

The DJ-AOne speaks on DJs undervaluing themselves,...

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2024/02/22

“This game is so long, you never know who is next” ~ The DJ A-One The DJ-AOne joins the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL) for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk where he discusses coming from a musically inclined family, perfecting his craft since age 12, creating his music learning program called R&B University, DJing for the likes of J-Lo, Muni Long, Lil Jon, Janet Jackson, Kandi, President Joe Biden, and more, the importance of learning the game as a DJ,

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21:31

Big Homiie G addresses loaf issues with Dej Loaf, Big...

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2024/02/19

Big Homiie G skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about fully commuting to music, being in a rap group with MoneyBagg Yo, Finesse2Tymes, and Blac Youngsta, big break moment with single “Tick”, his Memphis roots and Memphis Mount Rushmore, Zed Zilla being supportive of his music career, scared to rap in front of Yo Gotti, balancing fatherhood, and his ‘Self Made Self Paid’ upcoming project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:11

Josh Levi sings live, speaks on signing with Issa...

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2024/02/17

“God is good” ~ Josh Levi Josh Levi makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about being a singer, songwriter, actor, and designer, growing up in a Christian based home listening to gospel music, getting discovered by Issa Rae, signing a joint record deal with Atlantic, growing up in Houston, TX now residing in LA, childhood friends with Normani, “Birthday Dance” song going viral, and his upcoming tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:00

JayeLL speaks on recording “Dirty Game” with Bankroll...

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2024/02/16

“Appreciate people while you got them and make the best of what you got right now” ~ JayeLL JayeLL skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in Atlanta, GA, being a producer, engineer, promoter, studio owner, bridging the gap amongst Atlanta artists, unreleased Bankroll Fresh project with Scotty ATL, and losing his mother and Killer Mike’s ‘Michael’ album helping him cope with death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:20

DJ RuMajor gives his input on the DJ VS Artist...

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2024/02/12

“DJs are unappreciated” ~ DJ RuMajor DJ RuMajor skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his background promoting parties and learning how to DJ, promoting artists and breaking records in Atlanta, DJs being unappreciated and the internet helping break artists, pays homage to the late Cincinnati, OH artist Kalyko, and how he balances his love life and fatherhood with his busy career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:50

Kirko Bangz addresses Drake comparisons, losing step...

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2024/02/08

“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 recognition, looking up musically to Lil Wayne and Eminem and constant comparisons to Drake, Texas OGs

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26:12

Yung Marley speaks on creating Sharklato, growing up...

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2024/02/02

“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 cannabis, and how he balances being a CEO, artist, and father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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84:04

Lil Donald addresses Atlanta music falling off,...

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2024/01/22

“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 artists to make money independently, touring with Kwony Cash, moving safely on the road and being

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66:43

Glasses Malone breaks down “2pac Must Die”, cancel...

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2024/01/12

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 music influencing Hip Hop bringing attitude to rap, thoughts on Keefe D being sentenced for k*lling 2pac,

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26:37

BezzalBoyBlacc speaks on being Crunchy Black’s son,...

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2024/01/05

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 with other Memphis rappers and losing Big Scarr and Gangsta Boo, and his upcoming solo project. Learn more

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31:59

LaScrilla speaks on Young Dolph & Rich Homie Quan...

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2024/01/03

“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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:37

Curren$y speaks on B.G. coming home, Jet Life...

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2023/12/25

“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 from his parents, first getting into the rap game signing to No Limit and Cash Money/ Young Money Records

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24:18

Moni Meechi speaks on touring with Soulja Boy, social...

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2023/12/24

“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

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30:15

Outta Space speaks on transitioning from DJ to...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2023/12/19

“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 mother, Young Dolph, and Trouble and that leading him to becoming a professional body builder. Learn

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79:45

Here’s our thoughts on Diddy, artists sampling songs...

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2023/12/08

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 for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:09

Lil Darius speaks on having a crush on Sexyy Red,...

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2023/12/07

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 rapper Hunxho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:54

Lil Man J speaks on going viral for sounding like Lil...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2023/11/30

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’ EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:31

Lil Dude & KP SkyWalka speak on DMV music scene,...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2023/11/22

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 deceased body in the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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