Megadon (Donald Robinson-Cole) is a Montreal-born musician, filmmaker, producer, and documentarian whose work spans hip hop, television, documentary production, and cultural preservation.
With a career built across Montreal, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and beyond, he has collaborated with some of the most respected names in music while documenting a generation of artists, creators, and cultural movements through film.
As an artist, he has released more than a decade of independent music and worked alongside Sean Price, Large Professor, Smif-N-Wessun, Sadat X, Tragedy Khadafi, Mr. Cheeks, Rahzel, Chris Rivers, and Tom Tom Club. As a director, he has created content featuring Raekwon, DJ Premier, Joey Bada$$, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, Masta Killa, Kool G Rap, Kool Keith, NEMS, and many others.
His work has appeared through festivals, streaming platforms, television broadcasts, and international media outlets.
A long-term archival initiative documenting hip hop culture through interviews, freestyles, performances, and behind-the-scenes footage collected over more than a decade. Over 1000 clips of original footage preserved.
A television series exploring Southern California’s vegan food culture through host Donny Oberoi and a diverse cast of chefs, activists, athletes, and influencers. Streaming worldwide on Cpics.TV.
Born in Montreal and creatively forged through a decade in Brooklyn and five years in Los Angeles, Megadon is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges music, filmmaking, television production, and cultural preservation.
Growing up, he was exposed to music and visual culture from an early age. His mother, originally from New York, introduced him to hip hop through music television and the culture that shaped her community. His father owned a nightclub in Montreal and regularly screened music videos and live performances from internationally recognized artists.
Hip hop became more than entertainment. It became a calling.
Driven by a desire to preserve and contribute to the culture that inspired him, Megadon immersed himself in every aspect of the craft. As an emcee, producer, director, editor, cinematographer, and creative entrepreneur, he has spent more than two decades building an independent career rooted in authenticity, artistic growth, and cultural contribution.
His music combines soulful production, boom bap foundations, and thoughtful lyricism inspired by pioneers such as Rakim, KRS-One, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
As a filmmaker, he has worked with Raekwon, DJ Premier, Joey Bada$$, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Masta Killa, Kool G Rap, Kool Keith, NEMS, and many others. His work has been screened at film festivals, featured on television, and distributed internationally through digital and broadcast platforms.
Whether producing music, directing visuals, documenting culture, or preserving history, Megadon remains committed to creating meaningful work that inspires, educates, and endures.
Music
Artist. Producer. Storyteller.
Megadon’s music reflects a lifelong dedication to hip hop culture and craftsmanship. His catalog spans independent albums, EPs, collaborations, and productions released over more than a decade. Rooted in boom bap traditions while embracing modern perspectives, his work explores identity, culture, resilience, self-discovery, and social reflection.
Megadon has spent more than two decades producing visual content that captures the energy, authenticity, and emotion of music and culture. His work spans music videos, television, documentaries, interviews, branded content, live events, and digital media.
As a director, cinematographer, editor, and producer, he oversees every stage of production, from concept development to final delivery.
Selected artists & clients
DJ Premier
Raekwon
Joey Bada$$
Westside Gunn
Conway The Machine
Benny The Butcher
Pete Rock
Smif-N-Wessun
Masta Killa
Kool G Rap
Kool Keith
Royal Flush
NEMS
Maya Azucena
Large Professor
Sean Price
Services
Music Videos
Documentaries
Television Production
Artist Content
Commercial Production
Editing & Post Production
AI Music Videos
Creative Direction
The Lost Files
Preserving a culture.
The Lost Files is an ongoing archival preservation and documentary initiative dedicated to documenting and preserving hip hop culture.
Over more than a decade, Megadon filmed interviews, freestyles, performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and candid conversations with artists across multiple generations.
1000+
clips of original footage, carefully preserved and maintained for future generations.
Archive highlights
DJ Premier
Raekwon
Prodigy
Havoc
Joey Bada$$
Anderson .Paak
Conway The Machine
Benny The Butcher
Masta Killa
J.I.D.
Joyner Lucas
Young M.A.
Rahzel
David Banner
Vince Staples
Kool G Rap
Kool Keith
NEMS
EarthGang
Remy Ma
Papoose
Vision
The goal is to transform a vast archive of cultural documentation into a living resource through preservation, education, exhibitions, documentary filmmaking, and public access initiatives.
The project is an important contribution to the documentation of independent hip hop culture during a transformative period in its history.
Vegan Hunter
Creator & director.
Vegan Hunter is a television series exploring the people, restaurants, chefs, and communities driving the growth of vegan culture throughout Southern California.
Hosted by vegan activist and influencer Donny Oberoi, the series combines food, travel, wellness, activism, and storytelling. Produced and directed by Donald Robinson-Cole, it features chefs, athletes, influencers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across the vegan movement.
Platform
Streaming worldwide on Cpics.TV.
Production credits
Creator, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer: Donald Robinson-Cole
Press
Selected media coverage.
Megadon’s work has been featured by music publications, television programs, streaming platforms, blogs, and international media outlets.
Coverage
MTV
Viacom
Vibe Magazine
Hip Hop Life & Times
OK-Tho
AP News
New India Abroad
Cpics.TV
Film festivals
Brooklyn Music Video Festival
The One Show Film Festival
Contact
Let’s create something meaningful.
For music, film, documentary, television, creative collaborations, speaking opportunities, licensing inquiries, and production services:
Donald Robinson-Cole (Megadon) Esquivious Media Montreal, Quebec, Canada
