“On the creative side… make sure you love what you’re doing, it’s a lot of smoke and mirrors” ~ TM88 “Success ain’t overnight, its ok to have a job to get by, don’t care about what people think” ~ Fuse 808 Mafia The Progress Report presents its latest edition of Skipping Class joined by super producers TM88, Fuse of 808 Mafia, Mucho, Slugg, Mayhem, Tre Pounds & Mac all representing Crash Dummy Records for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about ATL culture, producer respect, and the stories behind their biggest hits. Hosted by Lalaa Shepard, this interview dives into: • Atlanta’s influence on hip-hop • Their legacy as producers • The making of classic records with Future, Young Thug, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, YFN Lucci, Young Scooter, Travis Porter, Rich Homie Quan, and more • The emotional and business realities of being a producer • Industry pressures, creativity, and longevity They also give an exclusive breakdown of their upcoming project ‘FILA’ — a dedication to Atlanta featuring a mix of several Atlanta artists and hosted by mixtape legends Trap-A-Holics and DJ Pretty Boy Tank featuring the likes of Baby D, OJ Da Juiceman, Yung Ralph, Travis Porter, Tracy T, Future, T.I., 2 Chainz, Sleepy Brown, Pastor Troy, Yung LA, Shad Da God, Jose Guapo, F.L.Y., Anycia, Waka, Fabo, Sonny Digital, Bobby Kritical, etc ‘FILA’ represents their love for the city, their impact on the culture, and their commitment to showcasing Atlanta talent at the highest level. This interview is essential for artists, producers, engineers, managers, and fans who want to understand the heartbeat behind modern Atlanta music. Hosted by: Lalaa Shepard Series: Skipping Class Platform: The Progress Report Media Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashdummyinc/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Home : The Progress Report Media GroupEmpowering Stories, Amplifying Voices - Your Source for Exclusive Urban Media Insightstprmediagroup.comListen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
