Kocky Ka Explains Why He Chose QC, Clears Up Viral Busta Rhymes Moment, Lil Poppa Passing

Kocky Ka Explains Why He Chose QC, Clears Up Viral Busta Rhymes Moment, Lil Poppa Passing

Author: REVOLT July 23, 2026 Duration: 21:00
“I was rapping before singing” ~ Kocky Ka Brooklyn, New York artist Kocky Ka joins Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report for an all-new episode of Skipping Class. During the conversation, he reflects on growing up in Brooklyn, singing in church, pursuing music after the passing of his father, and why he was rapping long before he transitioned into the melodic sound fans know today. Kocky Ka also explains why he chose to sign with Quality Control (QC) after meeting with several major labels, including Sony and Yo Gotti. He discusses becoming one of the first East Coast artists on the QC roster and talks about how his collaboration “Dark Nights” featuring Meek Mill and Fridayy helped elevate his career. He also clears up the viral Busta Rhymes moment, revealing what really happened after Busta heard one of their records together and how social media created its own narrative. Kocky Ka opens up about using music as therapy, the challenges that come with fame, why he believes he makes uplifting music instead of “sad music,” pays tribute to Lil Poppa, discusses his collaboration with Trae Tha Truth on “Alone,” speaks on his new single “Westside,” and shares what progress means to him. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kocky_ka/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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