‘The Almanac of Rap’ Returns for Season 4

The Almanac of Rap is back.

Some conversations hit differently when they’re rooted in music and culture. That’s what has made Okayplayer’s two-time Webby Award-winning podcast a standout since day one. Hosted by Tanya Morgan rapper, DJ and producer Donwill, the series returns for Season 4 on Thursday, Feb. 26, continuing his ongoing mission of documenting hip-hop from all eras, straight from the source. 

These aren’t surface-level dialogues. Donwill approaches each episode with lived experience and curiosity, carving out a space for legends, unsung heroes and rising rhymers to unpack the stories behind the stories — the pivots, overlooked moments and hard lessons that don’t always make it into traditional press interviews or podcast clips. 

Season 4 is a reflection of that range. 

This season’s guests includes Bun B, Raekwon, Havoc, 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent, LaRussell, Cupid, Mr. DJ and Grafh, alongside actor-singer Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight, I’m a Virgo). The talent lineup underscores the podcast’s broader lens — hip-hop as more than music, but a cultural ecosystem.

Each episode kicks off with “The Ballistics,” a little-known fact or provocative take that frames the conversation. Recurring segments such as “The Big Playback” revisit underappreciated songs, while “Type Beats” and “The Do-Over” invite guests to recollect key moments in their careers. 

In 2023, The Almanac of Rap won a Webby Award for Best Music Podcast. In 2025, it was honored again for Experimental Innovation — proving that the series continues to evolve while staying rooted in hip-hop’s storytelling tradition.

Season 4 premieres February 26 and airs weekly on Thursdays, alternating between audio/video and audio-only episodes.

Listen to The Almanac of Rap on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube to watch full episodes each week.

Check out the trailer for Season 4 of The Almanac of Rap below.