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Want to join Donwill for a live recording of The Almanac of Rap in NYC?
ClickĀ hereĀ to request an invite. (Limited capacity. Invite only.)
On Air Fest, Soho House, and Okayplayer have joined forces for a special live episode of theĀ Almanac of RapĀ featuringĀ Regan Sommer McCoy, Chief Curator of the Mixtape Museum on March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm.
Join Donwill and Regan at Ludlow House NYC for a conversation on hip-hop preservation, archival storytelling, and the hidden science behind mixtape culture.
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Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster Shad joins Donwill for a long-overdue conversation that spans music, media, and creative growth. From freestyling in London, Ontario to winning a Juno Award over Drake, Shad reflects on carving out a career in a country with a very different hip-hop ecosystem.Ā Shad breaks down:
Your Boy Tony Braxton and why artists should never ādisrespect the musicā
Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.
Substack: New Music Tuesdays
Instagram/Threads: @donwill
Mixcloud: Donwill
Website: Donwill.me
Follow Shad
Instagram: @shadkmusic
Web: shadk.com
Music: K.I.S.S. + Islands
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.Ā Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com
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š¢ Special Announcement š¢
Want to join Donwill for a live recording of The Almanac of Rap in NYC?
ClickĀ hereĀ to request an invite. (Limited capacity. Invite only.)
On Air Fest, Soho House, and Okayplayer have joined forces for a special live episode of theĀ Almanac of RapĀ featuringĀ Regan Sommer McCoy, Chief Curator of the Mixtape Museum on March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm.
Join Donwill and Regan at Ludlow House NYC for a conversation on hip-hop preservation, archival storytelling, and the hidden science behind mixtape culture.
š¢ ### š¢
Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster Shad joins Donwill for a long-overdue conversation that spans music, media, and creative growth. From freestyling in London, Ontario to winning a Juno Award over Drake, Shad reflects on carving out a career in a country with a very different hip-hop ecosystem.Ā Shad breaks down:
Your Boy Tony Braxton and why artists should never ādisrespect the musicā
Follow Donwill for fun hip-hop history, cultural commentary, and more.
Substack: New Music Tuesdays
Instagram/Threads: @donwill
Mixcloud: Donwill
Website: Donwill.me
Follow Shad
Instagram: @shadkmusic
Web: shadk.com
Music: K.I.S.S. + Islands
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.Ā Find exclusive Okayplayer merch, tees and limited releases at https://shop.okayplayer.com