Interviews

During All-Star Weekend in LA, Oakland legend, Too Short sat down for a conversation with Lalaa Shepard and The Progress Report to address the generational gap in Hip Hop. Too Short encourages newcomers to study the greats who came before them and also rappers who didn’t have successful careers to …

Future’s artist, FBG Wookie recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak about his debut project, ‘The Beginning’, coming from East Atlanta and knowing Future from the streets. FBG Wookie currently has a single called “Thot Life” featuring Young Thug that is currently bubbling in the streets. Not only does …

LUC STEPHEN Film Executive As the Co-Owner of Industry Unlocked, Luc Stephen is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. Born in Haiti and raised in Boston, Luc now resides in Jamaica Queens. This Haitian-American became intrigued with the film & television industry after being featured …

In a brief interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, Cincinnati artist BayBay FDW discusses fatherhood and speaks on the success of his new project ‘Sippin Therapy’ with features from YSL Gunna, Lil Duke, Blac Youngsta, and MoneyBagg Yo. Stream ‘Sippin Therapy’ below: https://soundcloud.com/baybay_fdw/sets/sippin-therapy-ep IG: @BayBay_FDW Twitter @BayBay_FDW Soundcloud …

Artist, CEO and entrepreneur, Block125 recently sat down with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report to discuss being an influence in Atlanta. Not only has Block125 owned a studio and a record store, he’s helped fund the early careers of Young Thug, Ca$h Out, and Bankroll Fresh. During the interview, …

FARROCKMILLZ thanks for spending time with us. For our readers give us a back ground of where you are from? First off, thanx for having me. I truly appreciate u and your reader’s time. But yea, I’m from Far Rockaway Queens. In the street it’s considered the “6th borough” It’s …

In a recent interview with Lalaa Shepard & The Progress Report, DaeDae opens up about what makes him feel most authentic and encourages listeners to always be different. DaeDae is known for his break out single, “Wat U Mean” and “Spend It” and credits open mics for his success. With a …

Cook Laflare is without a doubt one of the most sought-after rappers in Ohio, with over 50 mixtapes to his name and endless collab projects and music with major artists, he is on the brink of mainstream stardom. During a recent interview on The Progress Report, the Cincinnati native discussed …

D-Roc of the Ying Yang Twins recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak on past success, thoughts on current state of Hip Hop and current endeavors.  Ying Yang Twins are responsible for hits such as, “Whisper Song”, “Salt Shaker”, “Whistle While You Twerk”, “Get Low”, “Bedroom Boom” & a …

Elijah The Young Prophit Some of your hip hop influences were Big L. Jay-Z & Biggie to name a few. How has their music shape the way your music sounds today? Well all three of them shaped my music into what it is today. Whether it be lyricism storytelling or …