The Almanac of Rap is a Webby award winning show that examines trends in hip hop and their impact over time and... more
Summer 2024 is almost over so this week we went outside to find out what the streets were feeling. Top... more
This week we talk to Rodney Jerkins about his time spent working with Micheal Jackson, Brandy, Mary J Blige, Whitney... more
This week we talk to MAVI about his latest release, seeking the approval of your parents and the concept of a shadow... more
This week we talked to Lalah Hathaway about how she stays inspired to keep her music fresh. We also talk... more
This week we talk to JSWISS about his career and upcoming release. We also discussed a few recent events including... more
The Almanac of Rap is back and for our Okayplayer-produced season opener and our first guest is A-Trak. A-Trak is a... more
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Today's episode is a compilation of sorts. I asked Timmhotep and DJ R-Tistic (two past guests) two wild questions -... more
In this episode we discuss parody rap songs with none other than DIallo RIddle and Blake 'Luxxury' Robin. We also... more
Do you have a comfort album? If so leave your response in the comments section of this Instagram post and... more
In this episode we talkt to Will Miles about the distinct bond between rap and comedy. We look at a... more
On this episode we revisit an interview that I conducted in 2015 with Billy Woods and Elucid of the rap... more
On today's episode we talk to DJ R-Tistic about LA dance music, west coast rap and discuss a few fantasy... more
In this episode I try to wrap my head around the co-relation between Pussy Rap and the conversation about rap... more
In this episode Donwill talks to Moruf to figure out what exactly Jersey Club is. He also tries to figure... more
In this episode Donwill talks to Dave Giles II to figure out what happened to the danceable hip-house style of... more
We are coming back August 2023! To check out past episodes, join my newsletter or get more information in general visit... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Kathy is an author and professor at NYU who’s written books... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Timm is a writer and curator.who created Levels & The One’s... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Petey is NYC comic who reps the Bronx thoroughly. He has... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Tajai is a founding member of Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics. For more... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Psalm One is a chemist turned rapper turned author (Her Word... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Phonte is a rapper, singer and producer who is a member... more
The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Wyatt Cenac is an Emmy award winning comedian, actor, writer &... more
This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023 The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Jean Grae is a writer,... more
Simply put, this is a trailer for ashow about rap made by a rapper. There will also be mixes to accompany... more
This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023 The mix for this episode is available on Soundcloud. Jean Grae is a writer, comedian and... more