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Atlanta artist 24Heavy skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on the new Atlanta music scene, his peers dying, becoming closer to God, 7 years out of prison, being independent and getting out his contracts, ‘Last of a Dying Breed’ album, and his Save The Youth Foundation. https://www.instagram.com/iam24heavy/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/

How a street name continues the legacy of a social activist. Tupac Shakur was a legendary rapper who changed the landscape of poetic rapping. Black History happens all the time. Where is the news media when positive events are happening? …

Lyrics by Giovanni Madrigal — Wake up in the evening Eyelids falling heavily Knowing what is due Keeping workflow steady “Yo…are you ready?” This ain’t It chief Sleepy late dinner Gratefully I eat Terrible world Hoping on repeat Feeling light Patience: hold on tight Moon guides through the night Temper fight or flight Rise above…

In 2023, there are more music producers and recording artists than ever. I remember when being on YouTube was uncommon. Now, with the advancement of technology, almost anyone can create a song from the comfort of their own home. And almost everyone does. But the sad reality of it all…

William Gone on The Art of Networking and Hustle — On a recent episode of my podcast I had the privilege of speaking with New York native and hip-hop journeyman William Gone. Will has an entrepreneurial spirit with flare that I’ve rarely crossed in my lifetime. He’s tall and athletic, extroverted and charismatic with a New York accent that every…

Personal Brand & Compounding — With all the artificial intelligence and web3 chat around it’s safe to say that artists can become very quickly overwhelmed and confused on what to do next and where to put their energy. In a world full of technological leaps forward, your biggest assets to help you stay on track…

“Never let them see you sweat, you gotta act like you eating even when you hungry” ~ Money Mu Money Mu skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being newly fully independent , explains issues with BoomMan, Euro GotIt, and Authentic Empire record label, changes in the rap game, safety on the road, balancing his personal and rap life, and upcoming project ‘Believe 2’. https://www.instagram.com/stillpaidmu/

As the world of hip hop continues to expand, so does the wealth of its biggest stars. With lucrative record deals, endorsement deals, and ownership stakes in successful businesses, rappers have become some of the wealthiest individuals in the entertainment industry. …

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF COMPOSER CONSCIOUS X Here’s our interview with Muvhango Ndou, a.k.a CONSCIOUS X, a HIP-HOP artist and rapper, songwriter, and activist for BLACK MUSIC from Katlehong Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, South Africa. CONSCIOUS X released his first HIP-HOP album in 2008, and then his second…