The Two First Namers Club feat Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder

In this episode of The Almanac of Rap, Donwill sits down with 9th Wonder, Grammy-winning producer, Jamla Records founder, Little Brother co-founder, and college professor, alongside rising North Carolina MC Reuben Vincent, one of the sharpest young lyricists in the game.  Together they unpack:

The legacy of North Carolina hip-hop9th Wonder’s journey from producer to professor

Discovering Reuben Vincent at just 13 years old

Why using your government name in rap is basically a skill badge

Jamla Records and artist development in the streaming era

Education, mentorship, and preserving hip-hop history

How the internet changed artist relationships foreverThe making of their joint album Welcome Home

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Album: Welcome Home

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