The Progress Report Podcast

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 booth and every talent from the neighborhood would come to rap and make records. Some of those artist would later become great names being acts like Young Scooter, Rich Homie Quan, 24 Heavy and others. Westside would keep working on music all the way up until he moved out of his dad’s apartment to eventually build his own studio and take on the title as a Producer / Artist. Things were up and down with music until two of Westside’s mentors Greg Taylor and Theophilus “Chip” Glass would introduce him to Xavier Hargrove (Dj Big X) who was the Ceo Of The Coalition Djs. After being introduced to X, Westside found himself becoming more involved with being a Dj more than a producer & artist as he would start gigging in clubs and producing on the side. This would be the start of something amazing, with the influence of the Coalition Djs who are currently some of the most influential figures in the music industry Westside’s career would become bigger than he could imagine. Westside would go from a Dj in the club to a Dj and filmmaker traveling the world with some of the biggest names in the game. Westside’s first american tour would be with artists Kevin Gates, and Solo Lucci, following that he would meet Jamal Inman who introduced him to international superstar Akon who later become a big brother figure. After years of being in the mix with Akon and various other huge names Westside decided to start mentoring himself. He met a young man by the Name of Jaymo who he saw much potential in and reminded him of himself so he started working him and they both began producing artists together, Jaymo had a talent with the harp instrument and Westside who was already a filmmaker gave them both a great idea, “you play the harp and I will record it”....This idea would grow from just a thought to a platform where artist could perform and display their talents acoustically. They would call this platform Harp Szn. Present day Westside is doing the things he loves daily, working with artists, staying connected and is the owner of a few companies. Westside quotes “ With being where i’m from to where i am today i know it’s a blessing, i just want to help others grow and continue to follow this journey with God as my lead....Anything is possible with faith and hard work.”

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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.

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“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!

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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.

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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.

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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 vocals to  projects from Bone Thugs N Harmony’s Krayzie Bone, Freebandz Casino and many more. She has also  starred in Publix commercials through an agency by the name of jpervis  and has worked along side Kendra C Johnson. From phat girls she  even  had private dance lesson from Rkellys ex wife Drea Kelly so you see she is indeed a triple threat. Her current focus is releasing her debut single.

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“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.

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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 was rather something that “fell in her lap.” Even as a novice to the field, Murphy knew that she wanted to be a “going against the grain type of designer.” Through her designs, Murphy has gone beyond genders, labels, and trends. She instead designs based on the confidence she wants to bring out in others, both men and women. Stylewise, she loves mixing colors and patterns, especially ones that most people would not put together in an outfit, to create androgynous, statement looks.    In 2018 she hit her first big break when she did a collaboration with Deviant La Vie for Beyoncé’s Spirit and Bigger videos for the Lion King soundtrack. Followed by the talked about custom fit for Cardi B’s MTV awards appearance.  In 2019 Murphy launched a collaboration collection called The Zenith Experience during LA fashion week that blew everyone’s mind. Not only did the collection leave a mark on LA fashion week, but it also caught the attention of Beyoncé once again. Beyoncé’s stylist Zerina Aikens requested that the full collection be sent over to her for Beyoncé’s next project Black is King.  Through this unpredictable experience, Murphy also got to connect with DaBaby in 2021 for the Grammys to design a dress for his daughter’s red carpet appearance. DaBaby was amazed by her ambition and drive, and and interested in a collaboration for a streetwear collection, with the release date to be determined. Her most recent project will involve her competing on a reality TV show on HBO called The Hype, in which streetwear designers will compete against each other in different challenges, similar to Project Runway. Offset is set to be one of the judges and creators l. Right after filming wraps up for the competition,  Murphy plans to bring a more vibrant fashion scene to Atlanta, Georgia by opening up an Alani Taylor style house.

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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 his neighborhood. While balancing minimum wage jobs and college, TB began “road running” hoping to carve out a better life for his young daughter. Being the realist that he is, he became conscious that rap would be his only way out of Evanston. TB locked in the studio and completed “STL Stories" and dropped the viral hit “33”. As one of Cinematic Music Group’s brightest stars, TB hopes to put Cincinnati and his “blender music” on the map.

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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.

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