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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 15 MIN

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from The Almanac of Rap · host Donwill/Okayplayer

In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners about formative hip hop moments, the four (or five) pillars of hip hop, and he takes a moment to share two standout emcees Salimata and Kelly Moonstone.  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode Next topic: ☎️ the Michael Jackson movie…Are you going to see it? Have you seen it? Thoughts?  Call Don and let him know.  Also, Donwill is still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me 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

In today’s Almanac of Rap minisode, Donwill takes a moment in between tour stops to ask listeners about formative hip hop moments, the four (or five) pillars of hip hop, and he takes a moment to share two standout emcees Salimata and Kelly Moonstone.  Join the conversation by calling 1-877-DONWILL (366-9455). You got a burning hip hop question? A comment about a past episode? A gushing compliment that you didn’t want to leave on the Youtube channel? Call us up and leave a message!And make sure to leave your name because we just might use your message on a future episode Next topic: ☎️ the Michael Jackson movie…Are you going to see it? Have you seen it? Thoughts?  Call Don and let him know.  Also, Donwill is still on tour with Michelle Buteau and if you see your city you can get tickets here. May 1 - Oakland - Fox Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 6 - Los Angeles - Dolby Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 8 - Las Vegas - The Palazzo Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 15 - Atlanta - Tabernacle w/ Michelle Buteau May 16 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau May 17 - New York City - The Beacon Theater w/ Michelle Buteau Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more. Substack: New Music Tuesdays Instagram/Threads: @donwill Mixcloud: Donwill Website: Donwill.me 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

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