Kino Beats reflects on the passing of OG Maco, update on Peewee Longway, DJ’n overseas, producer misconceptions

22 Oct 2025 • 26 min • EN
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“Hip Hop is a gift and a curse” ~ Kino Beats  Producer, DJ, engineer — Kino Beats returns to The Progress Report since first appearing on the platform in 2020 for an in-depth conversation about his growth, the loss of OG Maco, rappers in prison, and his continued collaborations with Peewee Longway and Curren$y.  In this interview, the Jamaican-born, ATL-based producer opens up about his creative process, life overseas, and the real challenges producers face behind the scenes. Kino also clears up common misconceptions about production and reflects on the lessons learned through his journey in the music industry.  🎧 Tap in as Kino shares raw insight, pays tribute to OG Maco, and reminds us why progress is always the goal.  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kinobeats/  https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/  https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/  https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/  Website:  Listen to us on Apple Podcasts  Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts  https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Home : The Progress Report Media GroupEmpowering Stories, Amplifying Voices - Your Source for Exclusive Urban Media Insightstprmediagroup.comThe Progress Report PodcastMusic Podcast · Updated Weekly · The Progress Report is more than media-it's a movement. Founded in Atlanta, we are a…podcasts.apple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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