The Almanac of Rap – Details, episodes & analysis
Podcast details
Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.
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.
Follow Donwill's Substack: https://workingcreatively.substack.com/
Site
RSS
Apple
Recent rankings
Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.
Apple Podcasts
🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
19/06/2026#60🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
18/06/2026#43🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
17/06/2026#32🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
16/06/2026#80🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
16/06/2026#24🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
15/06/2026#37🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
15/06/2026#24🇺🇸 USA - musicInterviews
14/06/2026#17🇺🇸 USA - music
14/06/2026#91🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
13/06/2026#77
Spotify
No recent rankings available
Shared links between episodes and podcasts
Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.
See all- https://shop.okayplayer.com.
8 shares
- https://shop.okayplayer.com
3 shares
- http://www.atrak.com
1 share
RSS feed quality and score
Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.
See allRSS feed quality
Good
Score global : 79%
Publication history
Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.
Episodes published by month in
Lessons from Legends feat Rodney Jerkins
Season 3 · Episode 5
jeudi 29 août 2024 • Duration 50:47
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
Artist Profile: MAVI
Season 3 · Episode 4
jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 21:28
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
Comedy and Hip Hop Part 1 feat Will Miles
Season 2 · Episode 6
mardi 10 octobre 2023 • Duration 37:45
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
Artist Profile: Armand Hammer in 2015
Season 2 · Episode 5
mardi 26 septembre 2023 • Duration 30:33
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
LA Rap and DJ Battles feat DJ R-Tistic
Season 2 · Episode 4
mardi 19 septembre 2023 • Duration 30:03
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
Pussy Rap and Misogynoir feat DJ Tara
Season 2 · Episode 3
mardi 12 septembre 2023 • Duration 21:23
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
Jersey Club and Tik Tok Dances feat Moruf
Season 2 · Episode 2
mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Duration 25:00
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
What Happened to Hip House feat Dave Giles II
Season 2 · Episode 1
mardi 29 août 2023 • Duration 26:16
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
Season Two Is Coming!
Season 2
vendredi 11 août 2023 • Duration 05:00
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
Love & Hip Hop feat Kathy Iandoli
Season 1 · Episode 9
mardi 25 avril 2023 • Duration 35:23
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
Related Shows Based on Content Similarities
Discover shows related to The Almanac of Rap, based on actual content similarities. Explore podcasts with similar topics, themes, and formats, backed by real data.
© My Podcast Data