In 2025, 9th Wonder and Reuben Vincent connected for the album Welcome Home, pairing Reuben’s insightful bars with 9th Wonder’s cinematic sample-based beats. 9th Wonder and Reuben Vincent reflect on Reuben’s rise from teenage prodigy (9th discovered Reuben at just 13) to respected artist, while discussing mentorship, sampling, and the influences that shaped their sound. Don also plays a handful of “Type Beats” inspired by 9th’s sound and gets his reaction to them. The episode wraps with “The Big Playback,” where all three spotlight underrated albums and artists that inspire their work.

Season 4 kicks off what Donwill calls “The Almanac of Rap’s most ambitious undertaking ever.” The podcast plans to drop a new episode every week for a whole year, alternating between audio/video and audio-only podcasts. 
Season 4 promises an illustrious list of influential guests, including Bun B, Raekwon, Havoc, 9th Wonder & Reuben Vincent, Jharrel Jerome, LaRussell, Cupid, Mr. DJ, and more. A master of engaging conversation, Donwill uses his experience as a rapper (he is part of the group Tanya Morgan), and lifelong love of music to dig into under-explored nooks and crannies, revealing a different side of his illustrious guests. The veteran rapper keeps things fresh each week with recurring segments, including the hot take-centric “The Ballistics” and “The Big Playback,” in which Donwill and his guest give flowers to an under-heralded or underrated gem. Guests of previous seasons include Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, A-Trak, Mavi, Homeboy Sandman, and more.

The Almanac of Rap wouldn’t exist but for the passion and curiosity of host Donwill. Born in Cincinnati before re-locating to Brooklyn, Donwill entered the music industry as one-third of hip-hop group Tanya Morgan, with his creative partners Von Pea and Ilyas. The group is best known for the 2009 album Brooklynati, now hailed as an underground classic, but performing music is only part of Donwill’s story. He is a prolific DJ, holding court at many of Brooklyn’s hottest nightlife establishments and touring as the DJ for comedian Michelle Buteau. His music production work has earned him credits on Emmy-winning programs like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and produced theme music for award-winning podcasts like Slow Burn (Slate), Another Round (Buzzfeed), and #Adulting (WNYC).