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LA Beat Scene and Beyond feat Flying Lotus
Jun 18, 2026
54m 52s
Mixtape Museum feat Regan Sommer McCoy
Jun 11, 2026
1h 40m 15s
Rapping Actors feat Jharrel Jerome
Jun 4, 2026
58m 43s
Rock n Rap feat Sequoia Holmes
May 28, 2026
55m 17s
The Rapper’s Rapper feat Grafh
May 21, 2026
1h 12m 36s
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| 6/18/26 |  LA Beat Scene and Beyond feat Flying Lotus | On this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with visionary producer, filmmaker, label founder, and creative architect Flying Lotus for a wide-ranging conversation about music, film, creativity, and the art of world-building. From pioneering the Los Angeles beat scene and launching Brainfeeder Records to directing boundary-pushing films and secretly becoming Captain Murphy, Flying Lotus has spent his career challenging expectations and creating entirely new lanes for artists to exist in. FlyLo discusses his upcoming EP Big Mama, a meticulously crafted project built without loops and designed to feel alive, constantly evolving, and impossible to predict. He also reflects on growing up surrounded by musical greatness through the legacy of Alice Coltrane, how family shaped his understanding of creativity, and why seeing artistic success firsthand made it easier to imagine his own future. Flying Lotus breaks down: The origins of Brainfeeder Records and working with artists like Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, and Louis Cole Growing up in the legacy of Alice Coltrane and Marilyn McLeod The challenges of filmmaking versus music production, and directing Kuso and Ash Producing music with computers during an era dominated by hardware 🤳🏾 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 Flying Lotus Instagram: flyinglotus Music: Flying Lotus - BIG MAMA 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 | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  Mixtape Museum feat Regan Sommer McCoy✨ | mixtape historyhip-hop culture+5 | Regan Sommer McCoy | Mixtape MuseumOn Air Presents+1 | New York CityLudlow House | mixtape culturecassette history+5 | — | 1h 40m 15s | |
| 6/4/26 |  Rapping Actors feat Jharrel Jerome✨ | hip-hopstorytelling+4 | Jharrel Jerome | MoonlightWhen They See Us+1 | — | Jharrel JeromeDonwill+7 | — | 58m 43s | |
| 5/28/26 |  Rock n Rap feat Sequoia Holmes✨ | Black alternative culturepop punk nostalgia+5 | Sequoia Holmes | SiriusXMBlack People Love Paramore+7 | — | Black Paramore fanemo era+5 | — | 55m 17s | |
| 5/21/26 |  The Rapper’s Rapper feat Grafh✨ | battle rapmixtape culture+4 | Grafh | Roc-A-Fella RecordsThe Almanac of Rap | — | Grafhbattle rap+7 | — | 1h 12m 36s | |
| 5/14/26 |  Graffiti Rock feat Michael Holman✨ | hip-hop cultureGraffiti Rock+4 | Michael Holman | Graffiti Rock | New York CityBronx | hip-hopGraffiti Rock+7 | — | 55m 19s | |
| 5/7/26 |  The Chef feat Raekwon✨ | Wu-Tang ClanRaekwon+4 | Raekwon | Polo Ralph LaurenClarks’ Wallabees+3 | — | RaekwonWu-Tang Clan+5 | — | 42m 37s | |
| 5/5/26 |  AOR Mini - Michael, Tara Chase and StaHHR✨ | Michael Jackson biopicwomen in hip-hop+4 | — | Okayplayer | Los AngelesLas Vegas+2 | Michael Jacksonhip-hop+5 | — | 10m 35s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Big Ohio Status feat Blueprint✨ | creative processindependent music+3 | Blueprint | Weightless RecordsSuper Duty Tough Work+2 | OhioMidwest | Blueprintindependent grind+3 | — | 1h 03m 37s | |
| 4/28/26 |  AOR Mini: Mailbag✨ | hip hop momentspillars of hip hop+4 | — | OkayplayerAREYA MEDIA Inc. | OaklandLos Angeles+3 | hip hopemcees+3 | — | 15m 45s | |
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| 4/23/26 |  The Dungeon Family Tree feat Mr. DJ✨ | Southern hip hopOutkast+4 | Mr. DJ | Beats, Vibes, and VersesOutkast+2 | — | Mr. DJOutkast+6 | — | 1h 04m 55s | |
| 4/21/26 |  AOR Mini: Underrated LPs✨ | underrated albumship hop culture+3 | — | Okayplayer | Kansas CitySt. Louis+5 | underrated LPship hop+5 | — | 12m 10s | |
| 4/16/26 |  The Falling Season feat Masta Ace✨ | hip-hopmusical theater+4 | Masta Ace | OkayplayerAREYA MEDIA Inc.+3 | Broadway | Masta Acehip-hop+6 | — | 35m 45s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Infamous to Infinite feat Havoc✨ | hip-hop productionQueensbridge rap+3 | Havoc | Mobb DeepOkayplayer+1 | — | HavocMobb Deep+5 | — | 45m 10s | |
| 4/2/26 |  The Buddha and The Beat feat Born I✨ | Buddhismhip-hop culture+4 | Born I | OkayplayerAREYA MEDIA Inc. | — | Buddhismhip-hop+6 | — | 36m 33s | |
| 3/26/26 |  Rap Snacks feat Bun B✨ | Southern rapcultural impact+4 | Bun B | OkayplayerAREYA MEDIA Inc.+1 | TexasPort Arthur | Southern rapBun B+4 | — | 1h 31m 15s | |
| 3/19/26 |  Canadian Connections feat Shad✨ | hip-hop preservationarchival storytelling+3 | Shad | K.I.S.S.Islands+4 | NYC | ShadDonwill+5 | — | 42m 06s | |
| 3/12/26 |  The Two First Namers Club feat Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder✨ | North Carolina hip-hopmusic production+4 | 9th WonderReuben Vincent | Jamla RecordsOkayplayer+1 | — | North Carolinahip-hop+6 | — | 1h 25m 09s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Type Beats feat Jake One✨ | type beatship-hop production+4 | Jake One | OkayplayerBeatStars+1 | — | type beatship-hop+7 | — | 33m 57s | |
| 2/26/26 |  Black Line Dance Power Rankings feat Cupid✨ | line dancemusic culture+3 | Cupid | Okayplayer | LouisianaSaudi Arabia+2 | Cupid ShuffleElectric Slide+3 | — | 48m 31s | |
| 10/18/24 |  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 | 1h 16m 22s | ||||||
| 10/10/24 |  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 | 29m 12s | ||||||
| 10/3/24 |  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 | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 9/26/24 |  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 | 50m 54s | ||||||
| 9/19/24 |  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 | 50m 53s | ||||||
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5 placements across 5 markets.
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5 placements across 5 markets.