Interviews

PaperRoute artist Jay Fizzle spoke to Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report about being signed to Young Dolph, balancing the streets with his music career and his new project, ‘The Color Purple’ which should release this week. Tune into #TheProgressReport every Wednesday night 9-11 PM EST. via The Highly Unique …

GREETINGS BISHOP, GREAT TO LINK UP WITH YOU AND PROVIDE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO POSE A FEW QUESTIONS. YOUR TRACK, ‘RUNNIN BACK’, IS QUITE A REMARKABLE ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN EVERY MUSICAL ASPECT. SO TELL US, WHAT INSPIRED THE TRACK? Peace to you and yours. I appreciate your interest in …

Bally of Cool Amerika recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak about the status of the group and plans for a solo career. After the success of their Cassius Jay produced hit, “Make Sum Shake” in 2015, Cool Amerika released several mixtapes and visuals but the music eventually got …

As previously reported, rapper Bambino Gold and his cousin, Skooly Wit Da Tooly were found dead after being missing for over a week in Alabama. In an unreleased interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, the late Bambino Gold speaks on his strained relationship with Lil Phat, balancing entrepreneurship …

Former reality television star, Lovely MiMi recently stopped by The Progress Report to open up about her personal life, new business endeavors and appreciation for the black community. With over 11 years as a licensed nail tech, MiMi shares tips for entrepreneurship, maintaining a healthy marriage, a most recently, becoming …

North Carolina buzzing artist Madison Jay interview w/ K97.5 Personality Mir.I.Am for Carolina Waves Radio! Madison debuts his buzzing single “My Day 2 Come”, talks about his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Return Of The Gap’, and his thoughts on releasing tons of music. Full length interview available on HipHopNC.com

Blood brothers & artists, 2 Crucial recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak on turning 18 & 20 and making the transition from a child rappers to gaining respect as young adults. During the interview, the duo speaks on likes & dislikes within the music industry and shares tips …

What’s good RichCeleb. Where are you from and what was life-like growing up in your city? Wasup with you. I’m from Philly and growing up in my city was rough man. Always something going on always something to get into. This block Waring with 2 blocks away from them shit …

Fasscoupe is a lifestyle and movement headed by KB & Ceno of Boston, Massachusetts. ‘Fassachusetts’ as they call it, is a way of life and a mantra. Fly and flashy, Fasscoupe represents the aftermath of hard work, grind and passion. The duo released their debut mixtape, Loyalty Before Royalty, hosted …

Former drug dealer and published author, Freeway Rick Ross recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak on his past life in the streets and his current endeavors. Rick Ross names patience as the number one thing that kept him alive while serving a life sentence which eventually got reduced …