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The Almanac of Rap

Donwill

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview show focused on hip-hop trends, history, and cultural impact, typically featuring rappers, singers, producers, and songwriters ranging from influential pioneers to Grammy-recognized contemporary artists. Agencies could credibly pitch recording artists with new releases, veteran hip-hop figures, and producers or songwriters with notable credits; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial industry credentials or clear cultural relevance, though they need not be top-tier celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 70

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 9.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

faybeon@okayafrica.com

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Host

Donwill - Rapper, songwriter, and music and culture commentator who hosts the two-time Webby Award-winning show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Recording artists, rappers, singers, producers, and songwriters with influential catalogs, Grammy recognition, notable commercial credits, membership in important hip-hop movements, or a distinctive and culturally relevant career story.
Required Achievements:  
Grammy awards or nominations, Multi-platinum or commercially successful recordings, Influential contributions to hip-hop history, Notable songwriting or production credits, A timely album, project, or career development

Recent Guest Discussions

Everlast - Reinvention, Longevity, Genre-crossing Music, House Of Pain, Career History, Songwriting, And Returning To Music After An Extended Hiatus.

Dave Giles II - Hip-house, Chicago House Music, Black Club Culture, The Relationship Between House Music And Hip-hop, And Music’s Connection To Neighborhood Change.

The Jungle Brothers - The Early Native Tongues Era, New York Hip-hop History, DJ Red Alert, Touring, Studio Culture, And The Fusion Of Hip-hop And House Music.

CHIKA - Viral Discovery, Online Controversy, Mental Health, Social Media, Pandemic-era Career Development, And The Making Of “sampson.”

Durand Bernarr - Creative Identity, Queer Visibility In Music, Production, Djing, Social Media As Artistry, And The Influences Behind His Album Bernarr.

Recent Topics

Hip Hop, Rap, Music History, Music Criticism, Black Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Almanac of Rap
:

Blowout Comb feat Ladybug Mecca

October 08, 2026

Before Digable Planets helped redefine the sound of alternative hip-hop, Ladybug Mecca was a young artist absorbing Brazilian music, jazz, and the rhythms of her family's home. Three decades after Blowout Comb became a cornerstone of jazz-inflected hip-hop, the pioneering MC joins Donwill to discuss her latest chapter as a recipient of Harvard University's Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship. Her research traces the connections between hip-hop and Afro-Brazilian traditions, from Candomblé drumming...

Blow the Whistle feat. Too $hort

October 01, 2026

Did you know that the Almanac of Rap is up for 3 Signal Awards? Vote for Donwill today, click the links below and let your voice be heard 🏆🏆🏆: Type Beats feat Jake One| The Almanac of Rap in the Genre - Conversation Starter Category Official Listing Rap Snacks feat Bun B| The Almanac of Rap in the Genre - Music Category Official Listing Rap Snacks feat Bun B| The Almanac of Rap in the Video Podcast - Best Video Podcast Host Category Official Listing Now, for this week's epi...

Rock Steady feat Ken Swift

September 24, 2026

Before breaking became a global industry, and long before it became an Olympic event, Ken Swift was helping define what the dance could be. A longtime Rock Steady Crew member and one of the form’s most important second-generation B-boys, Swift joins Donwill on The Almanac of Rap to revisit the late-’70s and early-’80s New York scene where DJs, concrete floors, gymnasiums and neighborhood crews turned movement into a new language. He explains why “breakdancing” was always a media invention, ho...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Almanac of Rap
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How do I get in touch with The Almanac of Rap?

The Almanac of Rap is hosted by Donwill. Its publicly listed email is faybeon@okayafrica.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Almanac of Rap?

The publicly listed email for The Almanac of Rap: faybeon@okayafrica.com.

How many listeners does The Almanac of Rap have?

Podseeker estimates The Almanac of Rap reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Almanac of Rap?

The Almanac of Rap typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recording artists, rappers, singers, producers, and songwriters with influential catalogs, Grammy recognition, notable commercial credits, membership in important hip-hop movements, or a distinctive and culturally relevant career story. Common among recent guests: Grammy awards or nominations; Multi-platinum or commercially successful recordings; Influential contributions to hip-hop history. Recent guests include Everlast, Dave Giles II, and The Jungle Brothers.

How hard is it to get booked on The Almanac of Rap?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Almanac of Rap cover?

Recent episodes cover Hip Hop, Rap, Music History, Music Criticism, and Black Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

faybeon@okayafrica.com

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