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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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15:14

Autumn Marini speaks on getting co-signed by Barry...

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2021/08/25

“I’m the voice of females” During an intimate listening event at Barry Hankerson’s estate, Autumn performed and premiered music from her upcoming project. After the listening event, songstress Autumn Marini speaks about her upbringing, musical influences, womanhood, and more with Lalaa Shepard in a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa. Autumn Marini is now the first lady of the rebooted Blackground Records in partnership with Empire. --- Support this podcast:

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13:12

Kima from the R&B group Total speaks about life after...

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2021/08/25

“Everything comes full circle” Total (Kima, Keisha, and Pam) is an R&B group known for hit records such as “Kissin’ You”, “Can’t You See”, “What About Us”, and “Trippin’”. They rose to fame in the 90s and were a major contribution to the Hip Hop culture. Kima recently moved to Georgia and stopped by Coalition DJs New Music Mondays at Stankonia Studios to speak to Lalaa Shepard from The Progress Report Podcast about how Total began, gaining confidence in herself overtime, offers advice to upcoming

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27:48

Dwight of 30 Day Flip Brothers speaks on becoming a...

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2021/08/20

Dwight L. Price was born and raised in Lincoln Heights, Ohio which was founded in the 1920s by property developers as a suburban enclave for black homeowners working in nearby industries. As his mother’s oldest child, Dwight had to take on the responsibility of his family at a young age due to some of the poor choices made by his parents. As a teen and young adult, Dwight made some choices that led him to spend over 17 years in prison. As 1 Corinthians 13:11 states “when I was a child, I spake as a

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31:26

Sleepy Rose addresses the misconceptions of being...

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2021/08/19

A tough and turbulent upbringing in the Atlanta neighborhood of Godby Road-Old National College Park molded Sleepy Rose and encouraged him to blossom into a formidable MC who translates his struggles into stories. Locked up for two years, he started rapping by tapping out a beat anywhere—from on his chest to the doors and walls of the jail. Upon his release, he turned heads with his first YouTube upload “Gangsta.” Following the death of his sister whom the family referred to as Rose, he tattooed a

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19:08

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2021/08/17

Rose Leek is an independent artist originally from New York now residing in Atlanta. In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard on The Progress Report Podcast, Rose Leek shares his thoughts on the Dipset and The Lox Verzuz, differences from NYC to ATL, industry relationships with Lil Quill, Madd Marc, Baby Plug, Mak Sauce, Money Mu, taking music seriously, balancing fatherhood, and co-parenting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad

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19:46

Jiggs speaks on obtaining his college degree while...

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2021/08/17

Jiggs is a South Atlanta up and coming lyricist whose music bridges not just the generational gap in just Atlanta but in the underground and mainstream worlds of the genre period. He’s been rapping seriously since January 2019 and has been wowing anyone who could get their hands onto his music, freestyles, or videos. Jiggs has managed to accumulate well over 100,000 Streams in his first year of music with listeners all over the globe. In 2019 he released three projects (Mr. Perfect, 2 Live & Die in

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20:43

DJ Westside & Jaymo discuses their Harp Szn platform

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2021/08/16

American songwriter, artist, filmmaker, Dj, actor, and content creator. Born in Atlanta, Ga Gregory Edwards aka Dj Westside was raised on a street named Ashby near Simpson Rd and The Bluff which is now known as the english avenue community. While being surrounded by crime, drugs, violence and other negative influences Westside always wanted to do something to help his family and would express himself through making music. He took his closet in a ran down apartment and transformed it into a recording

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21:32

504 Domo speaks on getting shot 5 times and losing...

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2021/08/11

504 Domo is a rapper from Louisiana who has had one foot in and out of music. He has a background playing basketball but decided to pursue a full-time career in music after major life changes including losing his best friend to violence. During the interview 504 Domo shares why he doesn’t smoke or drink, breaks down the differences between New Orleans & Baton Rouge, talks music with MoneyBagg Yo, overcoming Hurricane Katrina, and more. --- Support this podcast:

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49:05

J Money wants to do a celebrity boxing match with...

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2021/08/09

“I ain't never stopped getting show requests/ inquiries” Mr Futuristic AKA J Money recently made his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his come up in the early 2000s with Bases Loaded Records, making the word “BOW” a trend to artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, losing his mother opening his eyes to how short life is, being embraced by new age rappers such as Gunna, Lil Migo, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Bobby Fishscale, and more! --- Support this podcast:

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31:10

Shine Willis discusses dating a C.O. in prison, Love...

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2021/08/06

Rising Savanah, GA artist Shine Willis recently visited The Progress Report Podcast to share her wild story about her upbringing, having one foot in school and basketball and the other in the streets. During the interview, Shine speaks on serving prison time, dating the C.O. while locked up, taking over 3 years to learn how to walk after getting shot, and eventually getting into music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices

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37:33

Mr Hanky speaks on complications producing City Girls...

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2021/08/01

Super producer Mr Hanky recently visited The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his extensive career as a DJ and a music producer coming up in Atlanta under the wing of Mr Collipark. During the interview, Mr Hanky speaks on producing early records for Soulja Boy, V.I.C., Lil Duval, and most recently City Girls “Twerkulator” which he reveals was recorded in 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:22

Gabbii speaks on the politics of being on American...

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2021/07/29

Gabbii Jones was first introduced to the world on the biggest stage in America, American Idol. The former American Idol contestant electrified the competition with her enormous voice and her dynamic multi-dimensional artistry that impressed audiences across the world. Born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri she is a trained stage actress, dancer and vocalist appearing in plays since the age of seven. Gabbii has been singing since the age of three and acting since the age of seven. She’s lent her

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52:40

F.L.Y. & Easton speak on paying $75 for “Swag Surfin”...

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2021/07/26

“Swag Surfin is not a dance song” Atlanta artists F.L.Y. & Easton stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on their timeless record “Swag Surfin” and the song becoming bigger than the group. During the interview, F.L.Y. & Easton addresses misconceptions about the group and the dance and speak on having to drop out of Highschool because the song was so big. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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36:06

Murph (Alani Taylor) speaks on styling Da Baby's...

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2021/07/25

Timeekah Murphy is a celebrity designer and the owner of Alani Taylor, a luxury streetwear brand that launched in 2016 after the birth of her daughter Alani Taylor Murphy. You may have already seen some of her designs since her work has already been featured on A-listers like Beyoncé, Cardi B and DaBaby since making her mark on fashion. Her fashion story begins in 2010, when she taught herself how to sew while serving in the military for 12 years. Fashion was not something that she grew up with, but

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18:53

RoadRunner TB speaks on viral success, Cincinnati,...

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2021/07/22

Growing up on the East Side of Cincinnati, life wasn't easy for Roadrunner TB. Brought up by his grandma, TB lived in the infamous Saint Ledgers Apartment Buildings. From a young age he knew that his only options were to either play sports or sell drugs, making it inevitable for TB to get involved in the streets. Gifted in basketball and football, he soon realized his chances to go pro were slim after tearing his ACL. As a kid, TB began freestyling and recording with friends and collaborators from

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19:21

Lil Hott discusses attending college, viral song &...

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2021/07/15

Rising Memphis, Tennessee rapper Lil Hott made his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on balancing college life and his new music career, his viral song and dance to “Off The Porch”, water brand, allergies, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:12

Jose Guapo speaks on QC’s roster, Quavo taking...

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2021/07/12

“I don’t feel like people really listen to my music…. They don’t hear what I actually be saying and how I put it together” ~ Jose Guapo Jose Guapo returns to The Progress Report Podcast to share his thoughts on 2021 rappers, his relationships with past collab artists, paying for sex, growth, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:32

QuinceLu speaks on being an immigrant, learning...

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2021/07/10

QuinceLu is an artist originally from Columbia raised in Florida. On a new edition of The Progress Report Podcast, QuinceLu shares what makes him different from other rappers which is the fact he is an immigrant whose first language was Spanish and he taught himself English through rapping. Check out his story! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:14

St Louis artist Rezz speaks on playing football at...

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2021/07/09

Rezz recently stopped by The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his experience attending college, support from his hometown, transitioning from sports to music full-time, and his dating life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:01

Tokyo Vanity talks double standards for female...

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2021/07/07

Tokyo Vanity is an alum guest at The Progress Report Podcast as she visited the show 3 years ago before making her debut to VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Today she returns to the show to speak on her new endeavors, leaving reality television in her past, dealing with depression after losing her brother, breaking up with her boyfriend, and new music with Bubba Doran and Zaytoven. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprogressreportpodcast/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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