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“It wouldn’t be no Future if it wasn’t for Yung L.A.” ~ Alley Boy
Atlanta heavyweights Yung L.A. and Alley Boy do their first joint interview together with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about what each other means to the city and culture of Atlanta, new single “Back on That” produced by Nard&B/ Trenchwerk, upcoming collaboration album ‘Mob Lingo’ and tour, the independent grind, cons of signing a record deal, ageism in Hip Hop, health tips for smokers, fatherhood, living with past trauma and PTSD, karma, and defines our keyword “PROGRESS”! -
“Covid saved my life” ~ Marcus Muscogee “$co”
Marcus Muscogee “$co” skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in a military family, serving 11 years in the army, going overseas twice, plans to go back to college and eventually become a music therapist, balancing family life and a third marriage, coping with the death of his mother, and learning to trust God! -
“I am the greatest song writer alive from Campbellton Road… Grady Baby” ~ Sean Garrett
Super producer, artist, and songwriter Sean Garrett skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in ATL, writing hits for Beyonce, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Polo Da Don, Scott Storch, Fergie, Kelis, Jamie Foxx, Bangladesh, Gucci Mane, Mario, remembers the late music mogul Chubbie Baby, recalls relationship with Michael Jackson, speaks on new single “Baddie” featuring Jacquees, importance of men being vulnerable to women, offers financial advise, and shares untold stories about artists and producers in the music industry! -
25 year old, 175 light heavyweight, PRO fighter Najee Lopez skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his journey to becoming the person he is now, losing his father, growing up as a mixed male being African American and Puerto Rican, having over 200 amateur fights before officially going pro, growing up in East Atlanta, staying disciplined mentally, physically, and spiritually.
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“People think celebs are God JR or Jesus Jenkins” ~ Z-Ro
Houston legend Z-Ro makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast’s Lunch Table Talk segment with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about why he thinks the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing match was fake, SLAB culture, avoiding legal issues sampling music, duties as a public figure, sex with robots, “No Ice” new single, relationships with other Texas artists, and focusing on health. -
“I don’t rely on just music, I’m a hustler, I just got to do my thang and keep going” ~ Cheeze Beatz
Super producer Cheeze Beatz skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about originally being from Miami, moving to Atlanta at age 12 with a man who eventually abandoned his mom, being raised by women, started off as a rapper then began producing, shares intimate stories about artists such as Nicki Minaj, Plies, Nardo Wick, Yung Joc, and speaks about his business ventures outside of music such as his Hibachi by Entrees food business. -
Colonial Heights, Virginia artist Truth Why skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about hardships growing up being a mixed male, being a former athlete and thoughts on NIL deals, being influenced musically by Chris Brown, being a full-time entrepreneur alongside his dad, and fatherhood.
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Fort Myers, FL artist SBM Zay does his very first interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about life with cerebral palsy, becoming a full-time rapper, not interested in signing with a major record label, upcoming single with Enphamus, and shares advice for other artists on the independent grind.
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“I think a lot of people feel stuck in playing basketball… I knew I didn’t want to play forever” ~ Tiffany “Tip” Hayes
Tiffany “Tip” Hayes makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about growing up in Polk County, Florida, being coached by her mother as a kid, being recruited by the goat, Coach Geno Auriemma at UConn and starting since her Freshman year in college, being inspired by Allen Iverson, getting drafted to the Atlanta Dream, rocky split 10th season, playing one year with Connecticut Sun, and most recently playing with the Las Vegas Aces and earning the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year Award. Tiffany Hayes also discusses her 2024 Olympic experience playing 3x3 basketball for Azerbaijan (Europe), experience playing overseas, not being able to benefit from NIL deals, women dunking in the WNBA, pre-game fashion, entrepreneurship, plans for retiring, and more! -
“Ive gotten back to just having fun with everything… It started off as a passion then at a certain point it turned into work and it became less fun but we must find out way back to that joy and why we started doing it!” ~ Jasun Jabbar
Jasun Jabbar returns to The Progress Report to speak about his passions for rapping, producing, and acting, recalls working on the first seasons of BMF and Big Meech being freed, acting with Keyshia Cole on her biopic, learning lessons from actress Loretta Divine, lists his Mount Rushmore of actors, speaks on being an independent artist, paying homage to Eazy - E on new song, releasing 3 albums this year, giving out merch for free to fans, and Jasun defines our keyword “progress”. -
“Movies change everything… People act stupid when your famous and I didn’t like that” ~ Brandon T Jackson
Brandon T Jackson makes his debut on The Progress Report with host Lalaa Shepard to speak about growing up in Detroit, being the son of 2 pastors, life as a preachers kid, moving to Hollywood to pursue his dreams of becoming a comedian and actor at age 19, landing major film roles and his life changing forever, opening for Chris Tucker, being mentored by Sinbad and Rip Michaels, working relationship with Shad Moss AKA Bow Wow, British actors taking over, money management and entrepreneurship, fatherhood and raising 4 kids, his upcoming special ‘Chest Out’ releasing late December, and much more! -
Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about 2024 being a rough year for Hip Hop, Katt Williams predicted people would be exposed all year, Lil Durk locked up, Quando Rondo forgiveness, Young Thug is free, and voting season is amongst us!
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“I dress really girlie and cute but I’m a real n*gga too” ~ Kash Doll
Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report Podcast catches up with Kash Doll at the Revolt Studios in ATL to reflect on coming up in Detroit, reveals she used to hoop in school, reflects on walking out the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields for her boxing match, background as a dancer, receiving organic support from male rappers, especially Detroit artists, fan tattoos, shares that she’s still single but still loves Tracy T’s kids like they are her own, motherhood, new single “Comfy” with Tink, and her upcoming album, ’The Last Doll’ releasing November 15th! -
“Love is an action word… Love is being selfless” ~ Amari Noelle
Amari Noelle skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her background in the church, growing up in Gary, Indiana, discovering her voice at a young age, getting kicked off her college basketball team pushing her to become an artist, collaborating with Jacob Latimore, Kirko Bangz, and Kodie Shane on music, tour life with Kaash Paige, acting career, balancing the grind, and her upcoming album,’The Reintroduction’. -
Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast share their thoughts on doing business with friends, double standards of dating for males and females, Jess Hilarious and Loren’s roles on The Breakfast Club, Atlanta rapper Peso Montana receiving a 50 year sentence in prison, how much we miss Wendy Williams in the media space, and more!
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Griffin, GA artist King Elway chops it up with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report live at his ‘2 Soulful’ listening experience. During the conversation, King Elway discusses selling the project for $100 following Nipsey Hussle’s infrastructure, ‘2 Soulful’ production and features with Translee, Starlito, Deante Hitchcock, Jody Breeze, and his homies from Griffin, GA, entrepreneurship and owning Wing It Deli, a shoe cleaning business, being a barber, all while being an artist and a father.
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“I feel like I’m back connected with me” ~ Just Call Me Veto
Just Call Me Veto skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in New Orleans, New Jersey, and Atlanta, seeking peace, passion for wrestling, Vibin with Veto Podcast, the importance of traveling the world and getting his music played in Africa, recording his potential last album and contemplating being done with music to use his voice in other ways. - Visa fler
