The Progress Report Podcast

“In this world its good and bad, you gotta pick which one you is” ~ Baby Zay

Baby Zay skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in Atlanta, GA, recently getting released from prison after serving one year, taking a 2 year sentence for his former friend that snitched on him, starting out being an music engineer and coming up with super producer ATL Jacob, taking music serious after his first recording session at Patchwerk Studios, linking with DJ Swamp Izzo because of Young Thug for his project, ’Way Too Easy’ project, and co-parenting. 

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“Hard work beats talent, them long nights gon pay off” ~ AMG Twinz

The AMG Twinz skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about originally being from Columbus, GA and relocating to Atlanta in Highschool, getting introduced to rapping from their uncle at age 13, changing their rap name, avoiding bad record deals, relationships with Young Thug and Karlae, upcoming performances on Metro Boomin and Future’s ‘We Trust You Tour’, and plans for their upcoming album. 

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“I just stay away from these b*tches” ~ Quezz Ruthless

22 years old rapper #QuezzRuthless skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up in Memphis, TN, support from the city and other rappers, the importance of moving away from the city after becoming famous, coping with death, and unreleased music with Big Scarr.

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Quana Bandz skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upbringing in Atlanta, experiencing different sides and eventually getting kicked out of Atlanta public schools, being around NBA YoungBoy and starting to rap, meeting Lil Keed and eventually having a daughter named Naychur. Quana also shares intimate details of her relationship with the late rapper Lil Keed, having a miscarriage before his funeral, receiving support from his family, her new single “Fat A$$”, and relationships with other female rappers Anycia, Kayla B, Enchanting, and Karlae.

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2 time Olympic gold medal champ and only female to hold undisputed world titles in three weight divisions, the one and only Claressa Shields hosts a public workout in Atlanta, GA at Hitsville gym and speaks with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about other women in sports that she likes to watch, recalls her father originally not wanting her to box because she was a female, giving back to her community and kids, recalls walking out with Detroit’s own Kash Doll last year and this year she reveals she will be walked out by Dej Loaf and the Detroit Piston’s drum line, and she defines our keyword “progress”. 

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“If you are independent or signed, there’s no difference in the work you have to do” ~ Ray Daniels

Ray Daniels makes his debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about being self-taught, originally being from the East Coast by the way of Atlanta, GA now. Ray speaks on his journey in the music business and how the game is shifting, being a superhero for black people through his podcast, the importance of having boundaries in the music industry, Nicki Minaj carrying female rap, Sexyy Red being relatable, female rap having to be genderless, fatherhood, morals needing to be placed over money, entrepreneurship and not being afraid to invest in himself, having boundaries in the music industry, and offers advice for podcasts to make money outside of Youtube. 

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“Gucci Mane told me, I want to get you out of your environment, you remind me of me” ~ FTO Sett

FTO Sett makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard to speak about growing up in South Vegas, Memphis, cutting off his hair, growing up with Pooh Shiesty and Big Scarr, FTO name meaning, giving back to his community, releasing one song before getting signed by Gucci Mane, and his new EP ‘King Crook’. 

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“I’m not gatekeeping the game, I'm passing it down” ~ Big Trap StickLife CEO

Big Trap skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about becoming the CEO of StickLife Productions, originally wanting to be a rapper growing up and wanting to provide opportunities for upcoming artists through his production company, growing up in Decatur, GA, having his first child at age 16, shares how he is related to rapper Peewee Longway, and background serving in the military. 

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Roofs by Don speaks on transitioning from just being an artist to creating his own roofing business, missing out on a $3,000 Rick Ross feature before understanding the music business, tips for successful entrepreneurs, and more!

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“I know how much everyone is a fan of him… never in my life did I think I would wake up and say I gotta Chris Brown feature” ~ Skylar Blatt

Cincinnati, Ohio artist #SkylarBlatt makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about her upbringing in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, goals to give back to the community, love for gaming, her sexuality and preferences when dating, background in sports, offers advice for healing from childhood trauma, and her 2 projects ‘Blatt Szn’ and ‘Blattys Knight’.

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