Big Ohio Status feat Blueprint

Big Ohio Status feat Blueprint

From The Almanac of Rap by Donwill/Okayplayer

April 30, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 4 · Episode 10

About this episode

Donwill interviews Blueprint about his creative process and the independent music scene.

In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with Blueprint, rapper, producer, author, founder of Weightless Records, and co-host of the Super Duty Tough Work podcast. The two Ohio natives dive into Blueprint’s creative process, from choosing between producing and rapping to knowing when it’s time to make an album. Blueprint shares the journey of the independent grind, the evolution of Midwest hip-hop scenes, and the legacy of Scribble Jam as a cultural hub for MCs, DJs, and artists. Blueprint breaks down: His journey building an indie label from the ground up The essential game for artists navigating today’s music industry. Why independent success starts with ownership, not permission 🤳🏾 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 Blueprint: Instagram: printmatic Linktr.ee: printmatic Created and hosted by two time Webby Award-winning host Donwill, The Almanac of Rap is produced by Okayplayer, a division of AREYA…

People in this episode

Host: Donwill

Guest: Blueprint

Topics covered

  • creative process
  • independent music
  • Midwest hip-hop
  • music industry
  • ownership

Keywords

  • Blueprint
  • independent grind
  • Midwest hip-hop
  • Scribble Jam
  • music industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Weightless Records, Super Duty Tough Work, Okayplayer, AREYA MEDIA Inc.

Places: Ohio, Midwest

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