
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, share their grind, and inspire progression. From breaking new music to covering industry trends, The Progress Report is trusted by artists, respected by fans, and rooted in authenticity. This is where hustle meets media. This is The Progress Report.
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Kino Beats reflects on the passing of OG Maco, update on Peewee Longway, DJ’n overseas, producer misconceptions
“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 thi

Slim & Mike of 112 Reflect on 30 Years, Classic Hits, & Keeping R&B Alive, Wild Moesha Story, Tour
“We prayed we would do 30 years but we didn’t know we actually would… The average lifespan for an R&B artist is about 3 years” ~ 112 Slim and Mike of 112 joins host Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report’s Skipping Class segment to celebrate 30 years of legendary R&B history! The duo gets real about their journey from A

Dungeon Family’s Backbone Gets Real on His Health Journey, Dungeon Family History & Andre 3000’s New Rap Music
“Cant nobody out rap me except Young Dro” ~ Backbone Dungeon Family In this powerful episode of Skipping Class with The Progress Report, Atlanta legend Backbone of Dungeon Family sits down with host Lalaa Shepard to talk about his evolution, health journey, and upcoming project “Collection Plate.” He opens up about wri

J Sipp on Working with DG Yola Before Jail, Learning the Game Young & MoneyBagg Yo Comparisons
“MoneyBagg Yo raps like me… I was rapping first” ~ J Sipp Meridian, Mississippi artist J Sipp sits down for a Skipping Class interview with host Lalaa Shepard to talk about coming up in the game, starting music at age 9, and doing a record with DG Yola before he got locked up. J Sipp also explains why he’d never go in

Omeretta on being right all along on “Sorry Not Sorry Atlanta” song, shares why she isn’t mainstream
“It just be me, when I get out my own way things will be better” ~ Omeretta Atlanta rapper Omeretta The Great returns to The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard & DJ eXeL for her second interview, and she’s speaking her truth louder than ever. From her viral hit “Sorry Not Sorry — Atlanta” to calling out

Paper Route Woo Talks Young Dolph, Key Glock, Being the Cool Dad, ‘Slime Dunkin’, Paper Route Empire
“I’ve always been hard I ain’t never had to second guess that sh*t” ~ Paper Route Woo Paper Route Empire’s Paper Route Woo joins Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report’s Skipping Class to talk about his new project ‘Slime Dunkin’, life after basketball, fatherhood, and the legacy of Young Dolph. He shares what it was li