The Almanac of Rap http://www.donwill.me/aor/ en Donwill The Almanac of Rap is a two-time Webby Award-winning show that examines trends in hip hop and their impact over time...and it's way more fun than that description makes it sound. Each week, our host Donwill asks a question, presents a theory and finds a guest to come to some sort of consensus about it. Simply put, it’s a show about rap, by a rapper who loves rap music. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/28b80124-42c6-11ef-92c3-2bba1649b4e1/image/e6fe961c9ec9881257395bfb9e669d41.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Almanac of Rap http://www.donwill.me/aor/ yes episodic A show about rap by a rapper. Donwill/Okayplayer The Almanac of Rap is a two-time Webby Award-winning show that examines trends in hip hop and their impact over time...and it's way more fun than that description makes it sound. Each week, our host Donwill asks a question, presents a theory and finds a guest to come to some sort of consensus about it. Simply put, it’s a show about rap, by a rapper who loves rap music. The Almanac of Rap is a two-time Webby Award-winning show that examines trends in hip hop and their impact over time...and it's way more fun than that description makes it sound. Each week, our host Donwill asks a question, presents a theory and finds a guest to come to some sort of consensus about it. Simply put, it’s a show about rap, by a rapper who loves rap music.

]]> Donwill/Okayplayer social@thetalkhouse.com AOR Mini: Mailbag In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners about formative hip hop moments, the four (or five) pillars of hip hop, and he takes a moment to share two standout emcees Salimata and Kelly Moonstone.  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode Next topic: ☎️ the Michael Jackson movie…Are you going to see it? Have you seen it? Thoughts?  Call Don and let him know.  Also, Donwill is still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:19:00 -0000 bonus Donwill/Okayplayer In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners about formative hip hop moments, the four (or five) pillars of hip hop, and he takes a moment to share two standout emcees Salimata and Kelly Moonstone.  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode Next topic: ☎️ the Michael Jackson movie…Are you going to see it? Have you seen it? Thoughts?  Call Don and let him know.  Also, Donwill is still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners about formative hip hop moments, the four (or five) pillars of hip hop, and he takes a moment to share two standout emcees Salimata and Kelly Moonstone. 


Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455).


You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode


Next topic: ☎️ the Michael Jackson movie…Are you going to see it? Have you seen it? Thoughts?  Call Don and let him know. 


Also, Donwill is still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here.

May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau

May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau


Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

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Mixcloud: Donwill

Website: Donwill.me


Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.

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]]> 1005 The Dungeon Family Tree feat Mr. DJ http://www.donwill.me/aor/ Grammy-winning producer and Outkast dj, Mr. DJ shares his journey from discovering djing in Texas to becoming a key figure in Atlanta's hip hop scene. This week on the Almanac of Rap, he and Donwill discuss his early work with Organized Noise, his role in producing iconic Outkast tracks like "Miss Jackson" and "B.O.B.", and the formation of Earth Tone 3. Mr. DJ shares the evolution of Outkast's sound, the cultural significance of Southern hip hop, and the influence of the Dungeon Family, including Rico Wade. He also reflects on the challenges of gaining respect for Southern artists and the creative process behind landmark songs such as "Bombs Over Baghdad." Mr. DJ breaks down: Outkast getting booed at The Source Awards and Andre 3000’s iconic line “The South got something to say” The significance of his cousin, Rico Wade, founder of the Dungeon Family His recent venture as a solo artist with the album "Beats, Vibes, and Verses," featuring collaborations with artists like Big K.R.I.T. and Killer Mike.  🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Mr. DJ: Instagram:  iammrdj Caddillife:  ffm.to Web: https://iammrdj.com/    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 The Dungeon Family Tree feat Mr. DJ full 4 9 Donwill/Okayplayer Grammy-winning producer and Outkast DJ, Mr. DJ shares his journey on The Almanac of Rap Grammy-winning producer and Outkast dj, Mr. DJ shares his journey from discovering djing in Texas to becoming a key figure in Atlanta's hip hop scene. This week on the Almanac of Rap, he and Donwill discuss his early work with Organized Noise, his role in producing iconic Outkast tracks like "Miss Jackson" and "B.O.B.", and the formation of Earth Tone 3. Mr. DJ shares the evolution of Outkast's sound, the cultural significance of Southern hip hop, and the influence of the Dungeon Family, including Rico Wade. He also reflects on the challenges of gaining respect for Southern artists and the creative process behind landmark songs such as "Bombs Over Baghdad." Mr. DJ breaks down: Outkast getting booed at The Source Awards and Andre 3000’s iconic line “The South got something to say” The significance of his cousin, Rico Wade, founder of the Dungeon Family His recent venture as a solo artist with the album "Beats, Vibes, and Verses," featuring collaborations with artists like Big K.R.I.T. and Killer Mike.  🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Mr. DJ: Instagram:  iammrdj Caddillife:  ffm.to Web: https://iammrdj.com/    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grammy-winning producer and Outkast dj, Mr. DJ shares his journey from discovering djing in Texas to becoming a key figure in Atlanta's hip hop scene. This week on the Almanac of Rap, he and Donwill discuss his early work with Organized Noise, his role in producing iconic Outkast tracks like "Miss Jackson" and "B.O.B.", and the formation of Earth Tone 3. Mr. DJ shares the evolution of Outkast's sound, the cultural significance of Southern hip hop, and the influence of the Dungeon Family, including Rico Wade. He also reflects on the challenges of gaining respect for Southern artists and the creative process behind landmark songs such as "Bombs Over Baghdad." Mr. DJ breaks down:


Outkast getting booed at The Source Awards and Andre 3000’s iconic line “The South got something to say”

The significance of his cousin, Rico Wade, founder of the Dungeon Family

His recent venture as a solo artist with the album "Beats, Vibes, and Verses," featuring collaborations with artists like Big K.R.I.T. and Killer Mike. 


🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️


Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

Substack: New Music Tuesdays

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Mixcloud: Donwill

Website: Donwill.me


Follow Mr. DJ:

Instagram:  iammrdj

Caddillife:  ffm.to

Web: https://iammrdj.com/   

Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.

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]]> 3896 no AOR Mini: Underrated LPs In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners what albums (or artists) are CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. Who did we miss?  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode. Next topic: ☎️ Who are your favorite women in hip hop??! Call Donwill and tell him your favorite groups, albums, performances and contributors to the culture.  Also, he's still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. Apr 24 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre w/ Michelle Buteau Apr 25 - St. Louis - The Pageant w/ Michelle Buteau May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 bonus Donwill/Okayplayer In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners what albums (or artists) are CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. Who did we miss?  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode. Next topic: ☎️ Who are your favorite women in hip hop??! Call Donwill and tell him your favorite groups, albums, performances and contributors to the culture.  Also, he's still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. Apr 24 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre w/ Michelle Buteau Apr 25 - St. Louis - The Pageant w/ Michelle Buteau May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners what albums (or artists) are CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. Who did we miss?  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455).


You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode.


Next topic: ☎️ Who are your favorite women in hip hop??! Call Donwill and tell him your favorite groups, albums, performances and contributors to the culture. 


Also, he's still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here.

Apr 24 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre w/ Michelle Buteau

Apr 25 - St. Louis - The Pageant w/ Michelle Buteau

May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau

May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau


Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

Substack: New Music Tuesdays

Instagram/Threads: @donwill

Mixcloud: Donwill

Website: Donwill.me


Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 760 The Falling Season feat Masta Ace http://www.donwill.me/aor/ 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ What happens when a legendary MC takes hip-hop from the booth to the stage? This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Masta Ace to explore the intersection of hip-hop and musical theater and what it takes to bring rap storytelling to Broadway. From his days in the Juice Crew to building a decades-long career as one of rap’s most respected lyricists, Masta Ace reflects on longevity, reinvention, and why he still feels like he has something to prove. Masta Ace discusses: His ambitious adaptation of The Falling Season into a stage play Unpacking the creative process, the discipline of rewriting, and how rap lyrics must evolve when they’re used to push a narrative forward on stage. Plus: a deep dive into hip-hop musicals from Hamilton to underground theater and why Broadway is still catching up to the culture. Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Masta Ace: Instagram: mastaacepics Facebook:  Masta Ace Web: www.mastaace.com Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 The Falling Season featuring Masta Ace full 4 8 Donwill/Okayplayer Masta Ace on Hip-Hop Musicals, Longevity & Bringing Rap to Broadway 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ What happens when a legendary MC takes hip-hop from the booth to the stage? This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Masta Ace to explore the intersection of hip-hop and musical theater and what it takes to bring rap storytelling to Broadway. From his days in the Juice Crew to building a decades-long career as one of rap’s most respected lyricists, Masta Ace reflects on longevity, reinvention, and why he still feels like he has something to prove. Masta Ace discusses: His ambitious adaptation of The Falling Season into a stage play Unpacking the creative process, the discipline of rewriting, and how rap lyrics must evolve when they’re used to push a narrative forward on stage. Plus: a deep dive into hip-hop musicals from Hamilton to underground theater and why Broadway is still catching up to the culture. Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Masta Ace: Instagram: mastaacepics Facebook:  Masta Ace Web: www.mastaace.com Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️


What happens when a legendary MC takes hip-hop from the booth to the stage?

This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Masta Ace to explore the intersection of hip-hop and musical theater and what it takes to bring rap storytelling to Broadway.

From his days in the Juice Crew to building a decades-long career as one of rap’s most respected lyricists, Masta Ace reflects on longevity, reinvention, and why he still feels like he has something to prove. Masta Ace discusses:


  • His ambitious adaptation of The Falling Season into a stage play

  • Unpacking the creative process, the discipline of rewriting, and how rap lyrics must evolve when they’re used to push a narrative forward on stage.

  • Plus: a deep dive into hip-hop musicals from Hamilton to underground theater and why Broadway is still catching up to the culture.

    • Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Masta Ace:

    Instagram: mastaacepics

    Facebook:  Masta Ace

    Web: www.mastaace.com


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2145     Infamous to Infinite feat Havoc http://www.donwill.me/aor/ 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ Few sounds in hip-hop are as poignant, or as influential, as the gritty production that came out of Queensbridge in the ‘90s.  This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Havoc, producer, rapper, and one half of Mobb Deep, to break down the sonic blueprint that helped define East Coast hip-hop. From crafting signature beats behind classics like The Infamous to shaping the identity of Queensbridge rap alongside Prodigy, Havoc reflects on his production style, creative process, and the raw realities that informed their music. The conversation dives into sampling, drum programming, and how limitation often led to innovation in early hip-hop production. Havoc breaks down: Legacy, longevity, and how the Mobb Deep sound continues to influence generations of producers and artists today from underground purists to mainstream trap. The making of Mobb Deep’s signature dark sound. Havoc’s production techniques and sampling approach. Producers rappers that he would solicit beats vs rhymes from today. Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Havoc: Instagram: mobbdeephavoc Linktr.ee: Havoc Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 Infamous to Infinite featuring Havoc full 4 7 Donwill/Okayplayer Havoc on Mobb Deep, Queensbridge & the Sound of East Coast Hip-Hop 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️ Few sounds in hip-hop are as poignant, or as influential, as the gritty production that came out of Queensbridge in the ‘90s.  This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Havoc, producer, rapper, and one half of Mobb Deep, to break down the sonic blueprint that helped define East Coast hip-hop. From crafting signature beats behind classics like The Infamous to shaping the identity of Queensbridge rap alongside Prodigy, Havoc reflects on his production style, creative process, and the raw realities that informed their music. The conversation dives into sampling, drum programming, and how limitation often led to innovation in early hip-hop production. Havoc breaks down: Legacy, longevity, and how the Mobb Deep sound continues to influence generations of producers and artists today from underground purists to mainstream trap. The making of Mobb Deep’s signature dark sound. Havoc’s production techniques and sampling approach. Producers rappers that he would solicit beats vs rhymes from today. Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Havoc: Instagram: mobbdeephavoc Linktr.ee: Havoc Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🤳🏾 Got a question, comment or compliment? Leave a message today at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) It might just end up in an episode!🎙️


    Few sounds in hip-hop are as poignant, or as influential, as the gritty production that came out of Queensbridge in the ‘90s.  This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Havoc, producer, rapper, and one half of Mobb Deep, to break down the sonic blueprint that helped define East Coast hip-hop.

    From crafting signature beats behind classics like The Infamous to shaping the identity of Queensbridge rap alongside Prodigy, Havoc reflects on his production style, creative process, and the raw realities that informed their music. The conversation dives into sampling, drum programming, and how limitation often led to innovation in early hip-hop production. Havoc breaks down:


    Legacy, longevity, and how the Mobb Deep sound continues to influence generations of producers and artists today from underground purists to mainstream trap.

    The making of Mobb Deep’s signature dark sound.

    Havoc’s production techniques and sampling approach.

    Producers rappers that he would solicit beats vs rhymes from today.


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Havoc:

    Instagram: mobbdeephavoc

    Linktr.ee: Havoc


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2710 no     The Buddha and The Beat feat Born I http://www.donwill.me/aor/ Religion has always had a place in hip-hop, from ‘god-body’ flows to references of the “third eye” and quoting Surahs; but what happens when you sit down with an actual Buddhist rapper? This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by rapper, author, and practitioner Born I to explore the long-standing (and often misunderstood) relationship between Buddhism and hip-hop culture. From references to “Buddha” in rap lyrics to deeper conversations around mindfulness, suffering, and self-compassion, this episode separates fact from folklore.  Born I will break down: Key Buddhist concepts like the Four Noble Truths, Dharma, and mantras His own journey navigating hip-hop, electronic music, and spiritual practice How artists use music as testimony, how hooks can function like mantras, and why hip-hop’s connection to Buddhism runs deeper than weed references and fashion logos. Plus, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Childish Gambino lyrics get put under the microscope…are they actually tapping into Buddhist philosophy, or just vibing? (You be the judge.) Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Born I Instagram:  bornimusic   Web: bornimusic.com Soundcloud: bornimusic  Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 The Buddha and The Beat feat Born I full 4 6 Donwill/Okayplayer Buddhism in Hip-Hop: Bornai on Lyrical Dharma, Mindfulness & Rap Culture Religion has always had a place in hip-hop, from ‘god-body’ flows to references of the “third eye” and quoting Surahs; but what happens when you sit down with an actual Buddhist rapper? This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by rapper, author, and practitioner Born I to explore the long-standing (and often misunderstood) relationship between Buddhism and hip-hop culture. From references to “Buddha” in rap lyrics to deeper conversations around mindfulness, suffering, and self-compassion, this episode separates fact from folklore.  Born I will break down: Key Buddhist concepts like the Four Noble Truths, Dharma, and mantras His own journey navigating hip-hop, electronic music, and spiritual practice How artists use music as testimony, how hooks can function like mantras, and why hip-hop’s connection to Buddhism runs deeper than weed references and fashion logos. Plus, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Childish Gambino lyrics get put under the microscope…are they actually tapping into Buddhist philosophy, or just vibing? (You be the judge.) Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Born I Instagram:  bornimusic   Web: bornimusic.com Soundcloud: bornimusic  Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Religion has always had a place in hip-hop, from ‘god-body’ flows to references of the “third eye” and quoting Surahs; but what happens when you sit down with an actual Buddhist rapper?

    This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by rapper, author, and practitioner Born I to explore the long-standing (and often misunderstood) relationship between Buddhism and hip-hop culture. From references to “Buddha” in rap lyrics to deeper conversations around mindfulness, suffering, and self-compassion, this episode separates fact from folklore.  Born I will break down:


    Key Buddhist concepts like the Four Noble Truths, Dharma, and mantras

    His own journey navigating hip-hop, electronic music, and spiritual practice

    How artists use music as testimony, how hooks can function like mantras, and why hip-hop’s connection to Buddhism runs deeper than weed references and fashion logos.

    Plus, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Childish Gambino lyrics get put under the microscope…are they actually tapping into Buddhist philosophy, or just vibing? (You be the judge.)


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Born I

    Instagram:  bornimusic  

    Web: bornimusic.com

    Soundcloud: bornimusic 


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2193 no     Rap Snacks feat Bun B http://www.donwill.me/aor/ This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by hip-hop legend Bun B for a deep conversation on the evolution of Southern rap, the cultural impact of UGK, and how Texas carved out its own lane in hip-hop history.  From Port Arthur to global stages, Bun B reflects on building UGK alongside Pimp C, navigating regional bias in the early days of hip-hop, and the slow but undeniable rise of the South to dominance. The conversation explores how independent hustle, local scenes, and sonic innovation helped Southern artists shift the industry’s center of gravity. Bun B breaks down: How UGK helped define the Southern rap sound The South’s fight for respect in early hip-hop Texas rap culture and independent grind Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Bun B Instagram:  bunb Tik Tok: bun_b1 Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000 Rap Snacks feat Bun B full 4 5 Donwill/Okayplayer Bun B on Southern Hip-Hop, UGK Legacy & the Rise of Texas Rap This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by hip-hop legend Bun B for a deep conversation on the evolution of Southern rap, the cultural impact of UGK, and how Texas carved out its own lane in hip-hop history.  From Port Arthur to global stages, Bun B reflects on building UGK alongside Pimp C, navigating regional bias in the early days of hip-hop, and the slow but undeniable rise of the South to dominance. The conversation explores how independent hustle, local scenes, and sonic innovation helped Southern artists shift the industry’s center of gravity. Bun B breaks down: How UGK helped define the Southern rap sound The South’s fight for respect in early hip-hop Texas rap culture and independent grind Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Bun B Instagram:  bunb Tik Tok: bun_b1 Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on The Almanac of Rap, Donwill is joined by hip-hop legend Bun B for a deep conversation on the evolution of Southern rap, the cultural impact of UGK, and how Texas carved out its own lane in hip-hop history.  From Port Arthur to global stages, Bun B reflects on building UGK alongside Pimp C, navigating regional bias in the early days of hip-hop, and the slow but undeniable rise of the South to dominance. The conversation explores how independent hustle, local scenes, and sonic innovation helped Southern artists shift the industry’s center of gravity. Bun B breaks down:


    How UGK helped define the Southern rap sound

    The South’s fight for respect in early hip-hop

    Texas rap culture and independent grind


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Bun B

    Instagram:  bunb

    Tik Tok: bun_b1


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     5475 no     Canadian Connections feat Shad http://www.donwill.me/aor/ 📢 Special Announcement 📢 Want to join Donwill for a live recording of The Almanac of Rap in NYC?Click here to request an invite. (Limited capacity. Invite only.)On Air Fest, Soho House, and Okayplayer have joined forces for a special live episode of the Almanac of Rap featuring Regan Sommer McCoy, Chief Curator of the Mixtape Museum on March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm.Join Donwill and Regan at Ludlow House NYC for a conversation on hip-hop preservation, archival storytelling, and the hidden science behind mixtape culture. 📢 ### 📢 Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster Shad joins Donwill for a long-overdue conversation that spans music, media, and creative growth. From freestyling in London, Ontario to winning a Juno Award over Drake, Shad reflects on carving out a career in a country with a very different hip-hop ecosystem.  Shad breaks down: His journey from freestyling in London to becoming a Juno Award-winning artist, and beating Drake in the process. Your Boy Tony Braxton and why artists should never “disrespect the music” Hosting Hip-Hop Evolution and interviewing icons like Dolly Parton and Norm Macdonald Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Shad Instagram: @shadkmusic Web: shadk.com Music: K.I.S.S. + Islands Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000 Canadian Connections feat Shad full 4 4 Donwill/Okayplayer Shad on Hip-Hop Evolution, Canadian Rap, and Reinventing Yourself 📢 Special Announcement 📢 Want to join Donwill for a live recording of The Almanac of Rap in NYC?Click here to request an invite. (Limited capacity. Invite only.)On Air Fest, Soho House, and Okayplayer have joined forces for a special live episode of the Almanac of Rap featuring Regan Sommer McCoy, Chief Curator of the Mixtape Museum on March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm.Join Donwill and Regan at Ludlow House NYC for a conversation on hip-hop preservation, archival storytelling, and the hidden science behind mixtape culture. 📢 ### 📢 Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster Shad joins Donwill for a long-overdue conversation that spans music, media, and creative growth. From freestyling in London, Ontario to winning a Juno Award over Drake, Shad reflects on carving out a career in a country with a very different hip-hop ecosystem.  Shad breaks down: His journey from freestyling in London to becoming a Juno Award-winning artist, and beating Drake in the process. Your Boy Tony Braxton and why artists should never “disrespect the music” Hosting Hip-Hop Evolution and interviewing icons like Dolly Parton and Norm Macdonald Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Shad Instagram: @shadkmusic Web: shadk.com Music: K.I.S.S. + Islands Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 📢 Special Announcement 📢

    Want to join Donwill for a live recording of The Almanac of Rap in NYC?
    Click here to request an invite. (Limited capacity. Invite only.)
    On Air Fest, Soho House, and Okayplayer have joined forces for a special live episode of the Almanac of Rap featuring Regan Sommer McCoy, Chief Curator of the Mixtape Museum on March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm.
    Join Donwill and Regan at Ludlow House NYC for a conversation on hip-hop preservation, archival storytelling, and the hidden science behind mixtape culture.

    📢 ### 📢


    Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster Shad joins Donwill for a long-overdue conversation that spans music, media, and creative growth. From freestyling in London, Ontario to winning a Juno Award over Drake, Shad reflects on carving out a career in a country with a very different hip-hop ecosystem.  Shad breaks down:


    His journey from freestyling in London to becoming a Juno Award-winning artist, and beating Drake in the process.

    Your Boy Tony Braxton and why artists should never “disrespect the music”

    Hosting Hip-Hop Evolution and interviewing icons like Dolly Parton and Norm Macdonald


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Shad

    Instagram: @shadkmusic

    Web: shadk.com

    Music: K.I.S.S. + Islands


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2526     The Two First Namers Club feat Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with 9th Wonder, Grammy-winning producer, Jamla Records founder, Little Brother co-founder, and college professor, alongside rising North Carolina MC Reuben Vincent, one of the sharpest young lyricists in the game.  Together they unpack: The legacy of North Carolina hip-hop9th Wonder’s journey from producer to professor Discovering Reuben Vincent at just 13 years old Why using your government name in rap is basically a skill badge Jamla Records and artist development in the streaming era Education, mentorship, and preserving hip-hop history How the internet changed artist relationships foreverThe making of their joint album Welcome Home Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow 9th Wonder: Instagram: @9thwonder Twitter/X: @9thwonder Jamla Records: @jamlarecords Follow Reuben Vincent: Instagram: @reubenvincent YouTube: @reubenvincent Album: Welcome Home Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000 The Two First Namers Club feat Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder full 4 3 Donwill/Okayplayer 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent on North Carolina Hip-Hop, Jamla Records & Rap Legacy In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with 9th Wonder, Grammy-winning producer, Jamla Records founder, Little Brother co-founder, and college professor, alongside rising North Carolina MC Reuben Vincent, one of the sharpest young lyricists in the game.  Together they unpack: The legacy of North Carolina hip-hop9th Wonder’s journey from producer to professor Discovering Reuben Vincent at just 13 years old Why using your government name in rap is basically a skill badge Jamla Records and artist development in the streaming era Education, mentorship, and preserving hip-hop history How the internet changed artist relationships foreverThe making of their joint album Welcome Home Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow 9th Wonder: Instagram: @9thwonder Twitter/X: @9thwonder Jamla Records: @jamlarecords Follow Reuben Vincent: Instagram: @reubenvincent YouTube: @reubenvincent Album: Welcome Home Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with 9th Wonder, Grammy-winning producer, Jamla Records founder, Little Brother co-founder, and college professor, alongside rising North Carolina MC Reuben Vincent, one of the sharpest young lyricists in the game.  Together they unpack:


    The legacy of North Carolina hip-hop9th Wonder’s journey from producer to professor

    Discovering Reuben Vincent at just 13 years old

    Why using your government name in rap is basically a skill badge

    Jamla Records and artist development in the streaming era

    Education, mentorship, and preserving hip-hop history

    How the internet changed artist relationships foreverThe making of their joint album Welcome Home


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow 9th Wonder:

    Instagram: @9thwonder

    Twitter/X: @9thwonder

    Jamla Records: @jamlarecords


    Follow Reuben Vincent:

    Instagram: @reubenvincent

    YouTube: @reubenvincent

    Album: Welcome Home


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     5109     Type Beats feat Jake One http://www.donwill.me/aor/ What does a beat sound like when it… sounds expensive?  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with legendary Seattle producer Jake One, the mind behind records for MF DOOM, Freddie Gibbs, Rick Ross, J. Cole, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Brother Ali, Tuxedo, and even the iconic John Cena theme.  Together they unpack one of the most important shifts in modern hip-hop production: the rise of type beats.  Jake One breaks down: What “type beats” actually are and how they changed the music economy The BeatStars marketplace and the viral story behind Old Town Road The difference between analog era producers and FruityLoops generation producers Speed-running beats, drum kits, and the gamification of music production Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Jake One: Instagram: jakeuno Web: snarejordan.com Bancamp: Jake One Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 Type Beats feat Jake One full 4 2 Donwill/Okayplayer Jake One on Type Beats, Sampling, and the Sound of Expensive Hip-Hop Production What does a beat sound like when it… sounds expensive?  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with legendary Seattle producer Jake One, the mind behind records for MF DOOM, Freddie Gibbs, Rick Ross, J. Cole, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Brother Ali, Tuxedo, and even the iconic John Cena theme.  Together they unpack one of the most important shifts in modern hip-hop production: the rise of type beats.  Jake One breaks down: What “type beats” actually are and how they changed the music economy The BeatStars marketplace and the viral story behind Old Town Road The difference between analog era producers and FruityLoops generation producers Speed-running beats, drum kits, and the gamification of music production Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Jake One: Instagram: jakeuno Web: snarejordan.com Bancamp: Jake One Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does a beat sound like when it… sounds expensive?  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with legendary Seattle producer Jake One, the mind behind records for MF DOOM, Freddie Gibbs, Rick Ross, J. Cole, Freeway, Snoop Dogg, Brother Ali, Tuxedo, and even the iconic John Cena theme.  Together they unpack one of the most important shifts in modern hip-hop production: the rise of type beats.  Jake One breaks down:


    What “type beats” actually are and how they changed the music economy

    The BeatStars marketplace and the viral story behind Old Town Road

    The difference between analog era producers and FruityLoops generation producers

    Speed-running beats, drum kits, and the gamification of music production


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Jake One:

    Instagram: jakeuno

    Web: snarejordan.com

    Bancamp: Jake One


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2037     Black Line Dance Power Rankings feat Cupid http://www.donwill.me/aor/ What do the Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Swag Surf, and The Wobble all have in common?  They move the culture.  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Cupid, six-time platinum recording artist, Guinness World Record holder, and officially proclaimed “Line Dance King of the World.”  If you’ve ever heard “Down, down, do your dance…” at a wedding, cookout, HBCU homecoming, or kickback, this one’s for you.From selling CDs out of his trunk in Louisiana to global tours across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Djibouti, and beyond, Cupid breaks down: The origin story of the Cupid Shuffle Line dance beef (yes, it’s real) Why drill music needs a line dance Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Cupid:  Instagram: @officialnewcupid TikTok: @officialnewcupid Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 Black Line Dance Power Rankings feat Cupid full 4 1 Donwill/Okayplayer The Line Dance King on the Cupid Shuffle, Zydeco Roots & Black Dance Culture What do the Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Swag Surf, and The Wobble all have in common?  They move the culture.  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Cupid, six-time platinum recording artist, Guinness World Record holder, and officially proclaimed “Line Dance King of the World.”  If you’ve ever heard “Down, down, do your dance…” at a wedding, cookout, HBCU homecoming, or kickback, this one’s for you.From selling CDs out of his trunk in Louisiana to global tours across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Djibouti, and beyond, Cupid breaks down: The origin story of the Cupid Shuffle Line dance beef (yes, it’s real) Why drill music needs a line dance Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me Follow Cupid:  Instagram: @officialnewcupid TikTok: @officialnewcupid Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What do the Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Swag Surf, and The Wobble all have in common?  They move the culture.  In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Cupid, six-time platinum recording artist, Guinness World Record holder, and officially proclaimed “Line Dance King of the World.”  If you’ve ever heard “Down, down, do your dance…” at a wedding, cookout, HBCU homecoming, or kickback, this one’s for you.From selling CDs out of his trunk in Louisiana to global tours across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Djibouti, and beyond, Cupid breaks down:


    The origin story of the Cupid Shuffle

    Line dance beef (yes, it’s real)

    Why drill music needs a line dance


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: New Music Tuesdays

    Instagram/Threads: @donwill

    Mixcloud: Donwill

    Website: Donwill.me


    Follow Cupid: 

    Instagram: @officialnewcupid

    TikTok: @officialnewcupid


    Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.  Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2911     The Almanac of Rap Returns with Season 4 Today! http://www.donwill.me/aor/ Hosted by rapper, DJ, and producer Donwill, Season 4 of the two-time Webby Award winning Almanac of Rap podcast series returns February 26th with a new lineup of hip-hop legends, innovators, and cultural architects. This season features conversations with: Bun B, Raekwon, Havoc, 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent, LaRussell, Cupid, Mr. DJ, Jharrel Jerome, and more. Each week, Donwill dives deep into hip-hop history, rap trends, and the stories behind the culture; uncovering hidden gems, surprising perspectives, and unexpected moments. New episodes drop every Thursday (alternating audio and video versions every other week.) Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: ⁠⁠New Music Tuesdays⁠⁠ Instagram/Threads: ⁠⁠@donwill⁠⁠ Mixcloud: ⁠⁠Donwill⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Donwill.me⁠⁠ The Almanac of Rap is a production of Okayplayer and is distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network.  ⁠⁠Okayplayer⁠⁠ is a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Season Credits: The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill, Isha Sesay and Travis Harris for Okayplayer Media and distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network. Episodes are written and hosted by Donwill; directed by Travis Harris; produced and edited by Kobina Baffour, with production coordination by Bianca B. Ortiz. Technical direction by Compton Timberwolf.  Director of Audience & Product Development by Hassan Spruill, Audio Marketing Strategy by Faybeo’n Mickens. Music production by Von Pea.  Public Relations by Audible Treats. Extended support from Areya Media: Mariama Todd (VP of Finance), Ashon McCollin (Audience Development Manager), Associate Producers Brianna Harris, Tyara Jackson, and Javon Stephonson; Art Director Kaushik Kalidindi; Graphic Designer Jefferson Harris; Writing Assistant Peter Berry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:59:00 -0000 The Almanac of Rap Returns trailer 4 Donwill/Okayplayer The Almanac of Rap Returns with Bun B, Raekwon, 9th Wonder & More Hosted by rapper, DJ, and producer Donwill, Season 4 of the two-time Webby Award winning Almanac of Rap podcast series returns February 26th with a new lineup of hip-hop legends, innovators, and cultural architects. This season features conversations with: Bun B, Raekwon, Havoc, 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent, LaRussell, Cupid, Mr. DJ, Jharrel Jerome, and more. Each week, Donwill dives deep into hip-hop history, rap trends, and the stories behind the culture; uncovering hidden gems, surprising perspectives, and unexpected moments. New episodes drop every Thursday (alternating audio and video versions every other week.) Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: ⁠⁠New Music Tuesdays⁠⁠ Instagram/Threads: ⁠⁠@donwill⁠⁠ Mixcloud: ⁠⁠Donwill⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Donwill.me⁠⁠ The Almanac of Rap is a production of Okayplayer and is distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network.  ⁠⁠Okayplayer⁠⁠ is a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Season Credits: The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill, Isha Sesay and Travis Harris for Okayplayer Media and distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network. Episodes are written and hosted by Donwill; directed by Travis Harris; produced and edited by Kobina Baffour, with production coordination by Bianca B. Ortiz. Technical direction by Compton Timberwolf.  Director of Audience & Product Development by Hassan Spruill, Audio Marketing Strategy by Faybeo’n Mickens. Music production by Von Pea.  Public Relations by Audible Treats. Extended support from Areya Media: Mariama Todd (VP of Finance), Ashon McCollin (Audience Development Manager), Associate Producers Brianna Harris, Tyara Jackson, and Javon Stephonson; Art Director Kaushik Kalidindi; Graphic Designer Jefferson Harris; Writing Assistant Peter Berry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by rapper, DJ, and producer Donwill, Season 4 of the two-time Webby Award winning Almanac of Rap podcast series returns February 26th with a new lineup of hip-hop legends, innovators, and cultural architects.

    This season features conversations with:

    Bun B, Raekwon, Havoc, 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent, LaRussell, Cupid, Mr. DJ, Jharrel Jerome, and more.

    Each week, Donwill dives deep into hip-hop history, rap trends, and the stories behind the culture; uncovering hidden gems, surprising perspectives, and unexpected moments.

    New episodes drop every Thursday (alternating audio and video versions every other week.)


    Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.

    Substack: ⁠⁠New Music Tuesdays⁠⁠

    Instagram/Threads: ⁠⁠@donwill⁠⁠

    Mixcloud: ⁠⁠Donwill⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠Donwill.me⁠⁠


    The Almanac of Rap is a production of Okayplayer and is distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network.  ⁠⁠Okayplayer⁠⁠ is a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. Originally launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide.


    Season Credits:

    The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill, Isha Sesay and Travis Harris for Okayplayer Media and distributed by Talkhouse Podcast Network.

    Episodes are written and hosted by Donwill; directed by Travis Harris; produced and edited by Kobina Baffour, with production coordination by Bianca B. Ortiz. Technical direction by Compton Timberwolf.  Director of Audience & Product Development by Hassan Spruill, Audio Marketing Strategy by Faybeo’n Mickens. Music production by Von Pea.  Public Relations by Audible Treats.

    Extended support from Areya Media: Mariama Todd (VP of Finance), Ashon McCollin (Audience Development Manager), Associate Producers Brianna Harris, Tyara Jackson, and Javon Stephonson; Art Director Kaushik Kalidindi; Graphic Designer Jefferson Harris; Writing Assistant Peter Berry.


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     349     Art Official Intelligence feat Lupe Fiasco For our season finale we talk to Lupe Fiasco about his concept albums, his work with MIT, Yale and Google and history in martial arts. We also talk about the many supergroups he’s started and get a status update on if they are active or dormant. Lupe Fiasco is a grammy award winning rapper who has found a voice outside the booth by teaching classes about rap at MIT and working with Google’s large language model to develop a TextFX, an AI tool made specifically for writers. For more information visit: Lupe Fiasco: LupeFiasco.com Donwill: Donwill.me or donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000 full 3 12 Donwill/Okayplayer For our season finale we talk to Lupe Fiasco about his concept albums, his work with MIT, Yale and Google and history in martial arts. We also talk about the many supergroups he’s started and get a status update on if they are active or dormant. Lupe Fiasco is a grammy award winning rapper who has found a voice outside the booth by teaching classes about rap at MIT and working with Google’s large language model to develop a TextFX, an AI tool made specifically for writers. For more information visit: Lupe Fiasco: LupeFiasco.com Donwill: Donwill.me or donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For our season finale we talk to Lupe Fiasco about his concept albums, his work with MIT, Yale and Google and history in martial arts. We also talk about the many supergroups he’s started and get a status update on if they are active or dormant.


    Lupe Fiasco is a grammy award winning rapper who has found a voice outside the booth by teaching classes about rap at MIT and working with Google’s large language model to develop a TextFX, an AI tool made specifically for writers.


    For more information visit:

    Lupe Fiasco: LupeFiasco.com

    Donwill: Donwill.me or donwill.substack.com

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     4582     Artist Profile: Homeboy Sandman This week’s guest is Homeboy Sandman and we talk about him not being on social media, getting love from mainstream artists, his creative process and his upcoming tour. Homeboy Sandman is a Brooklyn based MC with a deep discography and rich history in the New York music scene. For more information visit: Homeboy Sandman: patreon.com/homeboysandman Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 11 Donwill/Okayplayer This week’s guest is Homeboy Sandman and we talk about him not being on social media, getting love from mainstream artists, his creative process and his upcoming tour. Homeboy Sandman is a Brooklyn based MC with a deep discography and rich history in the New York music scene. For more information visit: Homeboy Sandman: patreon.com/homeboysandman Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week’s guest is Homeboy Sandman and we talk about him not being on social media, getting love from mainstream artists, his creative process and his upcoming tour.


    Homeboy Sandman is a Brooklyn based MC with a deep discography and rich history in the New York music scene.


    For more information visit:

    Homeboy Sandman: patreon.com/homeboysandman

    Donwill: Donwill.me

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1752     Artist Profile: Cory Gunz This week’s guest is Cory Gunz and we talk about him being mentored by Nick Cannon, Godfathered by Shaq, working with Lil Wayne and being raised by Peter Gunz. We also discuss his current crop of releases and his new crew, The Militia.  For more information visit: Corey Gunz: instagram.com/CoryGunz Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 10 Donwill/Okayplayer This week’s guest is Cory Gunz and we talk about him being mentored by Nick Cannon, Godfathered by Shaq, working with Lil Wayne and being raised by Peter Gunz. We also discuss his current crop of releases and his new crew, The Militia.  For more information visit: Corey Gunz: instagram.com/CoryGunz Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week’s guest is Cory Gunz and we talk about him being mentored by Nick Cannon, Godfathered by Shaq, working with Lil Wayne and being raised by Peter Gunz. We also discuss his current crop of releases and his new crew, The Militia. 


    For more information visit:

    Corey Gunz: instagram.com/CoryGunz

    Donwill: Donwill.me

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     2634     Hip Hop Cartoons & Pioneer Power feat MC Lyte This week we talk to MC Lyte about her career and the way that she’s pioneered in music, fashion and more. We also do a quick study of the history of rappers with cartoons and pitch a few ideas for new cartoons that feature rappers. MC Lyte is rapper, DJ, actor and TV producer who’s been a part of some of culture's biggest moments. For more information visit: MC Lyte: mclytenow.com Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000 full 3 9 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talk to MC Lyte about her career and the way that she’s pioneered in music, fashion and more. We also do a quick study of the history of rappers with cartoons and pitch a few ideas for new cartoons that feature rappers. MC Lyte is rapper, DJ, actor and TV producer who’s been a part of some of culture's biggest moments. For more information visit: MC Lyte: mclytenow.com Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk to MC Lyte about her career and the way that she’s pioneered in music, fashion and more. We also do a quick study of the history of rappers with cartoons and pitch a few ideas for new cartoons that feature rappers.


    MC Lyte is rapper, DJ, actor and TV producer who’s been a part of some of culture's biggest moments.


    For more information visit:

    MC Lyte: mclytenow.com

    Donwill: Donwill.me

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     3054     Artist Profile: Cavalier This week we talk to Cavalier about releasing multiple albums, ‘legal weed’, moving to New Orleans and much, much more. Cavalier is a fiercely independent Brooklyn born artist whose new album Different Type Time has achieved critical acclaim.  For more information visit: Cavalier: cavwins.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:08:00 -0000 full 3 8 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talk to Cavalier about releasing multiple albums, ‘legal weed’, moving to New Orleans and much, much more. Cavalier is a fiercely independent Brooklyn born artist whose new album Different Type Time has achieved critical acclaim.  For more information visit: Cavalier: cavwins.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk to Cavalier about releasing multiple albums, ‘legal weed’, moving to New Orleans and much, much more.


    Cavalier is a fiercely independent Brooklyn born artist whose new album Different Type Time has achieved critical acclaim. 


    For more information visit:

    Cavalier: cavwins.com

    Donwill: Donwill.substack.com

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris.Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     3053     Internet Rappers feat. Von Pea This week we talked to Von Pea about Internet Rappers and the etiquette of being online. We also play a game of ‘Guess The Real Rapper’ to further illustrate the fine line between URL and IRL. Von Pea is a founding member of the group Tanya Morgan and a charter member of Okayplayer and he also moderated the message boards. so he has tons of experience dealing with people online. To order 15 Year Anniversary pressing of Brooklynati visit: vinylmeplease.com For more information visit: Von Pea: Instagram.com/VonPea Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 7 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talked to Von Pea about Internet Rappers and the etiquette of being online. We also play a game of ‘Guess The Real Rapper’ to further illustrate the fine line between URL and IRL. Von Pea is a founding member of the group Tanya Morgan and a charter member of Okayplayer and he also moderated the message boards. so he has tons of experience dealing with people online. To order 15 Year Anniversary pressing of Brooklynati visit: vinylmeplease.com For more information visit: Von Pea: Instagram.com/VonPea Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talked to Von Pea about Internet Rappers and the etiquette of being online. We also play a game of ‘Guess The Real Rapper’ to further illustrate the fine line between URL and IRL.


    Von Pea is a founding member of the group Tanya Morgan and a charter member of Okayplayer and he also moderated the message boards. so he has tons of experience dealing with people online.


    To order 15 Year Anniversary pressing of Brooklynati visit: vinylmeplease.com


    For more information visit:

    Von Pea: Instagram.com/VonPea

    Donwill: Donwill.substack.com

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1625     2024 Summer Round Up Summer 2024 is almost over so this week we went outside to find out what the streets were feeling. Top artists, album and of course song of the summer. We are still taking answers to all the questions so feel free to chime in on the comments as well! For more information visit: Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 6 Donwill/Okayplayer Summer 2024 is almost over so this week we went outside to find out what the streets were feeling. Top artists, album and of course song of the summer. We are still taking answers to all the questions so feel free to chime in on the comments as well! For more information visit: Donwill: Donwill.me Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Summer 2024 is almost over so this week we went outside to find out what the streets were feeling. Top artists, album and of course song of the summer. We are still taking answers to all the questions so feel free to chime in on the comments as well!


    For more information visit:

    Donwill: Donwill.me

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1283     Lessons from Legends feat Rodney Jerkins This week we talk to Rodney Jerkins about his time spent working with Micheal Jackson, Brandy, Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston and Beyonce, to name a few. We also get to the bottom of a few unsolved mysteries that have been rattling around my brain. Rodney Jerkins is a Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter who has worked with more than his fair share of legends. For more information visit: MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 5 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talk to Rodney Jerkins about his time spent working with Micheal Jackson, Brandy, Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston and Beyonce, to name a few. We also get to the bottom of a few unsolved mysteries that have been rattling around my brain. Rodney Jerkins is a Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter who has worked with more than his fair share of legends. For more information visit: MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk to Rodney Jerkins about his time spent working with Micheal Jackson, Brandy, Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston and Beyonce, to name a few. We also get to the bottom of a few unsolved mysteries that have been rattling around my brain.


    Rodney Jerkins is a Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter who has worked with more than his fair share of legends.


    For more information visit:

    MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com

    Donwill: Donwill.substack.com

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     3037     Artist Profile: MAVI This week we talk to MAVI about his latest release, seeking the approval of your parents and the concept of a shadow self. He wasn’t able to make it into the studio so we did it via Zoom. MAVI is a hip-hop artist from Charlotte North Carolina and his new album is titled shadowbox. He’s been widely praised for his mindful rhymes and evocative instrumentals.  For more information visit: MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 4 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talk to MAVI about his latest release, seeking the approval of your parents and the concept of a shadow self. He wasn’t able to make it into the studio so we did it via Zoom. MAVI is a hip-hop artist from Charlotte North Carolina and his new album is titled shadowbox. He’s been widely praised for his mindful rhymes and evocative instrumentals.  For more information visit: MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk to MAVI about his latest release, seeking the approval of your parents and the concept of a shadow self. He wasn’t able to make it into the studio so we did it via Zoom.


    MAVI is a hip-hop artist from Charlotte North Carolina and his new album is titled shadowbox. He’s been widely praised for his mindful rhymes and evocative instrumentals. 


    For more information visit:

    MAVI: Mavi.bandcamp.com

    Donwill: Donwill.substack.com

    Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sssay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris. Edited by Travis Harris & Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Graphic Design by Crystal Simone. Music Production by Von Pea.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1288     New Artist Energy feat Lalah Hathaway This week we talked to Lalah Hathaway about how she stays inspired to keep her music fresh. We also talk about hip-hop samples, vocal colors, vocal signatures, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff.  Layla is a Grammy award-winning singer, artist, writer, and producer and she is also the daughter of Donny Hathaway. Her new album Vantablack is available everywhere now. For more information visit: Lalah Hathaway: lalahhathaway.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full 3 3 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talked to Lalah Hathaway about how she stays inspired to keep her music fresh. We also talk about hip-hop samples, vocal colors, vocal signatures, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff.  Layla is a Grammy award-winning singer, artist, writer, and producer and she is also the daughter of Donny Hathaway. Her new album Vantablack is available everywhere now. For more information visit: Lalah Hathaway: lalahhathaway.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talked to Lalah Hathaway about how she stays inspired to keep her music fresh. We also talk about hip-hop samples, vocal colors, vocal signatures, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. 


    Layla is a Grammy award-winning singer, artist, writer, and producer and she is also the daughter of Donny Hathaway. Her new album Vantablack is available everywhere now.


    For more information visit:

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    ]]>     2939     Artist Profile: JSWISS This week we talk to JSWISS about his career and upcoming release. We also discussed a few recent events including the LOX on NPR’s Tiny Desk, who his personal Big 3 are and Nardwuar’s iconic journalism. JSWISS is an artist with a career unlike any one as he’s worked with several jazz luminaries including Nicolas Peyton, Elvis Costello, Casey Benjamin, Keyon Harold and Marcus Machado. (album with Micheal Lionheart. For more information visit: JSWISS: jswissmusic.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sessay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 full 3 2 Donwill/Okayplayer This week we talk to JSWISS about his career and upcoming release. We also discussed a few recent events including the LOX on NPR’s Tiny Desk, who his personal Big 3 are and Nardwuar’s iconic journalism. JSWISS is an artist with a career unlike any one as he’s worked with several jazz luminaries including Nicolas Peyton, Elvis Costello, Casey Benjamin, Keyon Harold and Marcus Machado. (album with Micheal Lionheart. For more information visit: JSWISS: jswissmusic.com Donwill: Donwill.substack.com Okayplayer: Okayplayer.com The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sessay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we talk to JSWISS about his career and upcoming release. We also discussed a few recent events including the LOX on NPR’s Tiny Desk, who his personal Big 3 are and Nardwuar’s iconic journalism.


    JSWISS is an artist with a career unlike any one as he’s worked with several jazz luminaries including Nicolas Peyton, Elvis Costello, Casey Benjamin, Keyon Harold and Marcus Machado. (album with Micheal Lionheart.


    For more information visit:

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    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sessay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced by Travis Harris, Edited by Kobina Baffour. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea.

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    ]]>     2211     Canadian Hip Hop & DJ Battles feat A-Trak The Almanac of Rap is back and for our Okayplayer-produced season opener and our first guest is A-Trak. A-Trak is a Canadian DJ, record producer, and co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records. We discuss Canadian hip hop, the impact of Fool’s Gold and give him the chance to give the Grammy acceptance speech he never got to make. The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced & Directed by Travis Harris. Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. For more information about A-Trak visit: www.atrak.com (http://www.atrak.com)  For more information about Fool’s Gold Visit: www.foolsgoldrecs.com (http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com)  For more information about Donwill visit: www.donwill.me (http://www.donwill.me)  For more information about Okayplayer visit: www.okayplayer.com (http://www.okayplayer.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0000 full 3 1 Donwill/Okayplayer The Almanac of Rap is back and for our Okayplayer-produced season opener and our first guest is A-Trak. A-Trak is a Canadian DJ, record producer, and co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records. We discuss Canadian hip hop, the impact of Fool’s Gold and give him the chance to give the Grammy acceptance speech he never got to make. The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced & Directed by Travis Harris. Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. For more information about A-Trak visit: www.atrak.com (http://www.atrak.com)  For more information about Fool’s Gold Visit: www.foolsgoldrecs.com (http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com)  For more information about Donwill visit: www.donwill.me (http://www.donwill.me)  For more information about Okayplayer visit: www.okayplayer.com (http://www.okayplayer.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Almanac of Rap is back and for our Okayplayer-produced season opener and our first guest is A-Trak.


    A-Trak is a Canadian DJ, record producer, and co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records. We discuss Canadian hip hop, the impact of Fool’s Gold and give him the chance to give the Grammy acceptance speech he never got to make.


    The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced & Directed by Travis Harris. Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea.


    For more information about A-Trak visit: www.atrak.com (http://www.atrak.com) 


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    ]]>     2239     The Almanac of Rap Questions Live feat Josh Gondelman and Petey DeAbreau http://www.donwill.me/aor/ To read show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 The Almanac of Rap Questions Live feat Josh Gondelman and Petey DeAbreau full 2 11 Donwill/Okayplayer To read show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To read show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com

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    ]]>     4695 yes     The Almanac of Rap Questions Live feat Itsthereal http://www.donwill.me/aor/ To read the show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 The Almanac of Rap Questions Live feat Itsthereal bonus 2 10 Donwill/Okayplayer To read the show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To read the show notes for this episode go to donwill.substack.com

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    ]]>     6078 yes     Gods and Gangs feat Timmhotep & DJ R-Tistic http://www.donwill.me/aor/ Today's episode is a compilation of sorts. I asked Timmhotep and DJ R-Tistic (two past guests) two wild questions - which religion and which gang has had a bigger impact on hip hop. We also talk about rappers that have turned to religion. It's a fun one. And oh yeah subscribe to the new newsletter over at donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Gods and Gangs feat Timmhotep & DJ R-Tistic full 2 9 Donwill/Okayplayer Today's episode is a compilation of sorts. I asked Timmhotep and DJ R-Tistic (two past guests) two wild questions - which religion and which gang has had a bigger impact on hip hop. We also talk about rappers that have turned to religion. It's a fun one. And oh yeah subscribe to the new newsletter over at donwill.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today's episode is a compilation of sorts. I asked Timmhotep and DJ R-Tistic (two past guests) two wild questions - which religion and which gang has had a bigger impact on hip hop.

    We also talk about rappers that have turned to religion.

    It's a fun one.

    And oh yeah subscribe to the new newsletter over at donwill.substack.com

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    ]]>     2224 yes     Comedy and Hip Hop Part 2 feat Diallo Riddle & Luxxury http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode we discuss parody rap songs with none other than DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin. We also take a look at Russ Parr's history as a parody rap artist and track down The Rappin Duke to see what he's been up to. You can check out One Song hosted by DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin here. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Comedy and Hip Hop Part 2 feat Diallo Riddle & Luxxury full 2 8 Donwill/Okayplayer In this episode we discuss parody rap songs with none other than DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin. We also take a look at Russ Parr's history as a parody rap artist and track down The Rappin Duke to see what he's been up to. You can check out One Song hosted by DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin here. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we discuss parody rap songs with none other than DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin. We also take a look at Russ Parr's history as a parody rap artist and track down The Rappin Duke to see what he's been up to.

    You can check out One Song hosted by DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin here.

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    ]]>     2367 yes     Comfort Albums: Almanac Mini http://www.donwill.me/aor/ Do you have a comfort album? If so leave your response in the comments section of this Instagram post and I'll include them in an upcoming episode! I'll be back in your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Comfort Albums: Almanac Mini full 2 7 Donwill/Okayplayer Do you have a comfort album? If so leave your response in the comments section of this Instagram post and I'll include them in an upcoming episode! I'll be back in your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Do you have a comfort album? If so leave your response in the comments section of this Instagram post and I'll include them in an upcoming episode!

    I'll be back in your

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    ]]>     429 yes     Comedy and Hip Hop Part 1 feat Will Miles http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode we talkt to Will Miles about the distinct bond between rap and comedy. We look at a few comedians who have bars and talk about a few rappers that are actually hilarious You can find out more about Will Miles at his website Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Comedy and Hip Hop Part 1 feat Will Miles full 2 6 Donwill/Okayplayer In this episode we talkt to Will Miles about the distinct bond between rap and comedy. We look at a few comedians who have bars and talk about a few rappers that are actually hilarious You can find out more about Will Miles at his website Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we talkt to Will Miles about the distinct bond between rap and comedy. We look at a few comedians who have bars and talk about a few rappers that are actually hilarious

    You can find out more about Will Miles at his website

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    ]]>     2265 yes     Artist Profile: Armand Hammer in 2015 http://www.donwill.me/aor/ On this episode we revisit an interview that I conducted in 2015 with Billy Woods and Elucid of the rap group Armand Hammer. They were fresh off of the release of their album Furtive Movements and preparing to release a set of solo albums. We talk about their origins as a rap group and their creative process. Their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips drops on 9/29 via Fat Possum Records. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Artist Profile: Armand Hammer in 2015 bonus 2 5 Donwill/Okayplayer On this episode we revisit an interview that I conducted in 2015 with Billy Woods and Elucid of the rap group Armand Hammer. They were fresh off of the release of their album Furtive Movements and preparing to release a set of solo albums. We talk about their origins as a rap group and their creative process. Their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips drops on 9/29 via Fat Possum Records. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode we revisit an interview that I conducted in 2015 with Billy Woods and Elucid of the rap group Armand Hammer. They were fresh off of the release of their album Furtive Movements and preparing to release a set of solo albums. We talk about their origins as a rap group and their creative process.

    Their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips drops on 9/29 via Fat Possum Records.

    Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter!

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    ]]>     1833 yes     LA Rap and DJ Battles feat DJ R-Tistic http://www.donwill.me/aor/ On today's episode we talk to DJ R-Tistic about LA dance music, west coast rap and discuss a few fantasy DJ match-ups. DJ R-Tistic is an LA native who has DJ’ed events for everyone from Stevie Wonder to Issa Rae. You can find out more about him at his website. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 LA Rap and DJ Battles feat DJ R-Tistic full 2 4 Donwill/Okayplayer On today's episode we talk to DJ R-Tistic about LA dance music, west coast rap and discuss a few fantasy DJ match-ups. DJ R-Tistic is an LA native who has DJ’ed events for everyone from Stevie Wonder to Issa Rae. You can find out more about him at his website. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today's episode we talk to DJ R-Tistic about LA dance music, west coast rap and discuss a few fantasy DJ match-ups. DJ R-Tistic is an LA native who has DJ’ed events for everyone from Stevie Wonder to Issa Rae. You can find out more about him at his website.

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    ]]>     1803 yes     Pussy Rap and Misogynoir feat DJ Tara http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode I try to wrap my head around the co-relation between Pussy Rap and the conversation about rap being boring or uninspired or whatever and lean on my friend DJ Tara for support. You can tune in to her radio shows and find out where in the world she's spinning next at her website. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Pussy Rap and Misogynoir feat DJ Tara full 2 3 Donwill/Okayplayer In this episode I try to wrap my head around the co-relation between Pussy Rap and the conversation about rap being boring or uninspired or whatever and lean on my friend DJ Tara for support. You can tune in to her radio shows and find out where in the world she's spinning next at her website. Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode I try to wrap my head around the co-relation between Pussy Rap and the conversation about rap being boring or uninspired or whatever and lean on my friend DJ Tara for support.

    You can tune in to her radio shows and find out where in the world she's spinning next at her website.

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    ]]>     1283 yes     Jersey Club and Tik Tok Dances feat Moruf http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode Donwill talks to Moruf to figure out what exactly Jersey Club is. He also tries to figure out if Tik Tok dances are the new break dancing. You can find out more information about Moruf and Some Jazz Playing here  Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Jersey Club and Tik Tok Dances feat Moruf full 2 2 Donwill/Okayplayer In this episode Donwill talks to Moruf to figure out what exactly Jersey Club is. He also tries to figure out if Tik Tok dances are the new break dancing. You can find out more information about Moruf and Some Jazz Playing here  Visit donwill.me/aor to check out the show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Donwill talks to Moruf to figure out what exactly Jersey Club is. He also tries to figure out if Tik Tok dances are the new break dancing.

    You can find out more information about Moruf and Some Jazz Playing here 

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    ]]>     1500 yes     What Happened to Hip House feat Dave Giles II http://www.donwill.me/aor/ In this episode Donwill talks to Dave Giles II to figure out what happened to the danceable hip-house style of rap music. He also brings up that time KRS-One battled KRS. You can find out more information about Dave and his many dope projects here For a list of 10 Chicago House & Hip House songs, Kool Rock Steady's music video, a short documentary on Hip House and more visit donwill.me/aor/hip-house Visit donwill.me/aor to sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 What Happened to Hip House feat Dave Giles II full 2 1 Donwill/Okayplayer In this episode Donwill talks to Dave Giles II to figure out what happened to the danceable hip-house style of rap music. He also brings up that time KRS-One battled KRS. You can find out more information about Dave and his many dope projects here For a list of 10 Chicago House & Hip House songs, Kool Rock Steady's music video, a short documentary on Hip House and more visit donwill.me/aor/hip-house Visit donwill.me/aor to sign up for our newsletter! Donwill: Twitter.com/donwill Instagram.com/donwill The Almanac of Rap: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Donwill talks to Dave Giles II to figure out what happened to the danceable hip-house style of rap music. He also brings up that time KRS-One battled KRS.

    You can find out more information about Dave and his many dope projects here

    For a list of 10 Chicago House & Hip House songs, Kool Rock Steady's music video, a short documentary on Hip House and more visit donwill.me/aor/hip-house

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    ]]>     1576 yes     Season Two Is Coming! https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/season-two-is-coming We are coming back August 2023! To check out past episodes, join my newsletter or get more information in general visit www.donwill.me/aor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:49:00 -0000 Season Two Is Coming! trailer 2 Donwill/Okayplayer We are coming back August 2023! To check out past episodes, join my newsletter or get more information in general visit www.donwill.me/aor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are coming back August 2023!


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    ]]>     300 yes     Love & Hip Hop feat Kathy Iandoli https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/love-hip-hop-feat-kathy-iandoli The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Kathy is an author and professor at NYU who’s written books with Lil Kim, Prodigy and T Pain. You can learn more about her work here Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Love & Hip Hop feat Kathy Iandoli full 1 9 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Kathy is an author and professor at NYU who’s written books with Lil Kim, Prodigy and T Pain. You can learn more about her work here Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Kathy is an author and professor at NYU who’s written books with Lil Kim, Prodigy and T Pain. You can learn more about her work here

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    ]]>     2123 yes     Politics As Usual feat Timmhotep https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/politics-as-usual-feat-timmhotep The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Timm is a writer and curator.who created Levels & The One’s for pitchfork. He hosted Squeeze Radio on the legendary 89.9 FM with Sucio Smash and currently has his own show on NTS radio. Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Politics As Usual feat Timmhotep full 1 8 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Timm is a writer and curator.who created Levels & The One’s for pitchfork. He hosted Squeeze Radio on the legendary 89.9 FM with Sucio Smash and currently has his own show on NTS radio. Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Timm is a writer and curator.who created Levels & The One’s for pitchfork. He hosted Squeeze Radio on the legendary 89.9 FM with Sucio Smash and currently has his own show on NTS radio.

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    ]]>     2195 yes     The Spelling Bee feat Petey DeAbreu https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/the-spelling-bee-feat-petey-deabreu The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Petey is NYC comic who reps the Bronx thoroughly. He has credits on Comedy Central, That Damn Micheal Che and stages across the country. For more info check out his Instagram Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 The Spelling Bee feat Petey DeAbreu full 1 7 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Petey is NYC comic who reps the Bronx thoroughly. He has credits on Comedy Central, That Damn Micheal Che and stages across the country. For more info check out his Instagram Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Petey is NYC comic who reps the Bronx thoroughly. He has credits on Comedy Central, That Damn Micheal Che and stages across the country. For more info check out his Instagram

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    ]]>     2087 yes     Rap Groups feat Tajai & Von Pea https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/rap-groups-feat-tajai-von-pea The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Tajai is a founding member of Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics. For more info check out their website. Von Pea is a founding member of Tanya Morgan. For more info check out their website Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Rap Groups feat Tajai & Von Pea full 1 6 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Tajai is a founding member of Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics. For more info check out their website. Von Pea is a founding member of Tanya Morgan. For more info check out their website Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Tajai is a founding member of Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics. For more info check out their website. Von Pea is a founding member of Tanya Morgan. For more info check out their website

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    ]]>     1735 yes     Industry Plants feat Psalm One https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/industry-plants-feat-psalm-one The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Psalm One is a chemist turned rapper turned author (Her Word is Bond) and founding member of The Shift Cooperative, a Minneapolis based Mutual aid fund providing relief and support to disadvantaged and underserved communities. For more info check out her website Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Industry Plants feat Psalm One full 1 5 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Psalm One is a chemist turned rapper turned author (Her Word is Bond) and founding member of The Shift Cooperative, a Minneapolis based Mutual aid fund providing relief and support to disadvantaged and underserved communities. For more info check out her website Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Psalm One is a chemist turned rapper turned author (Her Word is Bond) and founding member of The Shift Cooperative, a Minneapolis based Mutual aid fund providing relief and support to disadvantaged and underserved communities. For more info check out her website

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    ]]>     1671 yes     Rap Singers feat Phonte https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/rap-singers-feat-phonte The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Phonte is a rapper, singer and producer who is a member of Little Brother & Foreign Exchange. He also co-hosts Questlove Supreme and does the music for Sherman’s Showcase. Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Rap Singers feat Phonte full 1 4 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Phonte is a rapper, singer and producer who is a member of Little Brother & Foreign Exchange. He also co-hosts Questlove Supreme and does the music for Sherman’s Showcase. Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Phonte is a rapper, singer and producer who is a member of Little Brother & Foreign Exchange. He also co-hosts Questlove Supreme and does the music for Sherman’s Showcase.

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    ]]>     1760 yes     Rapsploitation Soundtracks feat Wyatt Cenac https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/rapsploitation-soundtracks-feat-wyatt-cenac The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Wyatt Cenac is an Emmy award winning comedian, actor, writer & producer. For more information visit wyattcenac.com Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Rapsploitation Soundtracks feat Wyatt Cenac full 1 3 Donwill/Okayplayer The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Wyatt Cenac is an Emmy award winning comedian, actor, writer & producer. For more information visit wyattcenac.com Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud.

    Wyatt Cenac is an Emmy award winning comedian, actor, writer & producer. For more information visit wyattcenac.com

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    ]]>     1886 yes     Unhinged Content feat Jean Grae https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/unhinged-content-feat-jean-grae This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023 The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Jean Grae is a writer, comedian and retired rapper. You can find out more about what she’s been up to at patreon.com/JeanGrae  Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Unhinged Content feat Jean Grae full 1 2 Donwill/Okayplayer This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023 The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Jean Grae is a writer, comedian and retired rapper. You can find out more about what she’s been up to at patreon.com/JeanGrae  Follow the us on social media: The Almanac of Rap - Instagram Donwill - Twitter / Instagram Visit Donwill.me to subscribe to my mailing list, book me for stuff or just find out more information in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023

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    Jean Grae is a writer, comedian and retired rapper. You can find out more about what she’s been up to at patreon.com/JeanGrae 

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    ]]>     1699 yes     The Almanac of Rap Season 1 Trailer https://podcast.ausha.co/the-almanac-of-rap/the-almanac-of-rap-season-1-trailer Simply put, this is a trailer for ashow about rap made by a rapper. There will also be mixes to accompany each episode and they can be found at Soundcloud.com/donwill once the episodes go live Follow The Almanac of Rap IG: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Follow Donwill IG: Instagram.com/donwill Twitter: Twitter.com/donwill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:11:00 -0000 The Almanac of Rap Season 1 Trailer full 1 1 Donwill/Okayplayer Simply put, this is a trailer for ashow about rap made by a rapper. There will also be mixes to accompany each episode and they can be found at Soundcloud.com/donwill once the episodes go live Follow The Almanac of Rap IG: Instagram.com/thealmanacofrap Follow Donwill IG: Instagram.com/donwill Twitter: Twitter.com/donwill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Simply put, this is a trailer for ashow about rap made by a rapper.

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