The Almanac of Rap

Raekwon on Wu-Tang Clan, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… & Luxury Rap Before Its Time

On this week’s Almanac of Rap mini-sode, Donwill hits the hotline and the callers come through with takes on the new Michael Jackson biopic, favorite women in hip-hop, and an unexpectedly serious debate about who has the best hair in rap (yes, there’s a running list). Along the way, listeners put Don onto hidden gems old and new, proving once again that rap’s best discoveries often come from the community. Equal parts mailbag, music nerd-out, and comedy hour; it’s another fun one from the Almanac hotline.  Check out: staHHr - Get Right Tara Chase- Autonomy (1997) 📞 Got a burning hip-hop question? A thought about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel?   Call us up at 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455) and leave a message.  Make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode. (Remember calls can only be 1 minute long.) Next topic: ☎️ Put Don onto some dope sh!t — old music, forgotten films, underrated books, great art… share something good. Bonus: Don is still on tour with Michelle Buteau, catch a show if he’s hitting your city, tickets here. 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

Big Ohio Status featuring Blueprint shares the journey of the independent grind, the evolution of Midwest hip-hop scenes on The Almanac of Rap

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

Grammy-winning producer and Outkast DJ, Mr. DJ shares his journey on The Almanac of Rap